Manila, Philippines – Pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service Viu in the Philippines has kicked off its ‘Campus Connect: THE VIU UNIVERSITY INVASION’ initiative, an interactive campus tour designed to engage university students through a series of activities across Manila highlighting the diversity of Asian entertainment.

Said on-campus experience aims to bring Viu’s popular titles to students at Manila’s top universities, as well as enhance students’ daily routines by offering engaging experiences that introduce them to Viu’s diverse range of Asian entertainment. 

The event will kick off at the National University Mall of Asia Campus on September 25, 2024, coinciding with their NU MOA Talent Competition, and then continue to the Arellano University’s Legarda Campus on October 24, 2024, during the AU Showdown 2024.

The Viu Campus Connect event features a variety of engaging activities designed to captivate students and create memorable experiences. At the Viu Photo Corner, students can capture selfies and share them using the hashtags #ViuCampusConnect and #EnjoytheViu, as well as their school’s name. 

Moreover, students can also win rewards by participating in the Viu Pop Quiz, which will test their knowledge of Viu Dramas, and by joining the Viu Pick a Prize activity by liking and following Viu’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The ‘Man on Campus’ segment will offer spontaneous Q&A sessions and more surprises, keeping the excitement alive throughout the event.

Lastly, the event offers a refreshing break from academics with engaging activities, exclusive prizes, and a chance to join a growing community of Viu enthusiasts. Interested college students can follow Viu’s social media channels for updates on the tour schedule.

Philippines – Bossjob, a chat-first career platform for professional recruitment, has unveiled a new bus advertising campaign, featuring nearly 100 buses travelling across Metro Manila to enhance job search accessibility and streamline hiring solutions for both job seekers and employers.

The bus ads prominently feature Bossjob’s tagline, “Find Job. Talk to Boss.” and include a QR code for quick app downloads. This initiative is designed to increase job search accessibility for job seekers and simplify hiring solutions for employers by reaching a wide audience throughout Metro Manila.

As part of the campaign, Bossjob has introduced a “Spot & Snap” online contest, encouraging individuals to spot its bus ads around Metro Manila, take a photo, and share it on social media while tagging Bossjob’s official pages. Participants have the chance to win a cash prize.

The photo contest aims to boost user engagement and interaction with Bossjob’s services, including its extensive job listings, AI-matching capabilities, and direct chat feature with employers.

Kimberly Chen, country manager at Bossjob, said, “We are committed to making job searching more accessible and efficient for Filipinos. Through this campaign, we aim to connect with job seekers on the go, reinforcing our commitment to simplifying the job search process and empowering job seekers with fast and direct access to employers.”

Bossjob’s new interactive campaign showcases its commitment to innovation and expanding its reach to provide a platform that caters to the evolving needs of employers and job seekers. By leveraging AI and big data, the platform enhances job matching and recruitment efficiency with its mobile app, direct chat, and AI-matching features.

The ads are visible on buses throughout Metro Manila, covering key cities including Quezon City, Parañaque, Taguig, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasay, Muntinlupa, Manila, and Valenzuela. It will run on major routes such as EDSA, PITX, Commonwealth Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Alabang, Lawton, and McArthur Highway.

Singapore – Stellar Ace, the advertising arm of Stellar Lifestyle, has announced the launch of ‘WINK Hunt,’ an islandwide phygital game in Singapore that transforms daily commutes into exciting adventures, and encouraging fun for locals, both online and offline.

Commuters can embark on this fun journey as they ride the MRT, scanning QR codes strategically placed within MRT stations across Singapore, along the North-South Line, East-West Line, and Circle Line. At its core, WINK Hunt is about bringing joy, interactivity, and a touch of fun and lifestyle to the daily commute, encouraging everyone to embark on an exciting journey as they ride the MRT. 

The comprehensive list of prizes made possible through support of DCS Card Centre, SMRT Trains, Holland & Barrett, CUCKOO, Japan Airlines, Marigold, Maxi-Cash, OSIM, Trafalgar, Difflam, Etiqa Insurance, amongst others.

To boost their chances of winning top prizes, players can invite friends to ‘Join My Team,’ forming a team of up to four members. Additionally, participants can earn more game cards by exploring the Brand Wall within the game, engaging with brands, and taking advantage of offers such as signing up for a DCS Card at MRT stations or making purchases at partner merchants.

Jeslyn Tan, managing director of Stellar Ace, said, “Stellar Ace is bringing fun to commuters with WINK Hunt, crystallising our idea of blending physical and digital experiences. As the inaugural edition of an annual adventure, we want to establish meaningful connections between people and places. People spend a lot of time online and offline, and this game will engage them both ways, among friends and fellow commuters.”

She added, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, particularly DCS, who have placed their trust in us and collaborated seamlessly to bring this game to life. It’s a testament to our commitment to continually explore innovative avenues that empower advertisers to engage consumers effectively, with ‘phygital’ experiences leading the way. Stellar Ace also commemorates the golden jubilee of DCS Card Centre through WINK Hunt, marking our joint achievements in pioneering new and innovative milestones in Singapore.”

Meanwhile, Karen Low, CEO of DCS Card Centre, commented, “We are thrilled to be the Title Sponsor of the very first WINK Hunt as we celebrate DCS Card Centre’s 50th anniversary. In 1973, we pioneered cashless payments in Singapore by issuing its first credit and charge cards. Today, we celebrate the same legacy of pioneering the next payment frontiers with a renewed commitment towards delivering integrated payment experiences through innovation and digitalization.”

She added, “The WINK Hunt is a fun and interactive campaign that engages a large population of commuters, providing an excellent platform for us to celebrate our ambitions and reward our customers for their ongoing support.”

Singapore – POND’s, the skin care brand under Unilever, has teamed up with e-commerce platform Shopee to launch an interactive campaign ‘#PondsGlowStage’ to take Shopee users’ online shopping experience to the next level through interactive games, exclusive promotions and discounts on POND’S products and, for the first-time ever, to win limited edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

The #PondsGlowStage NFT is an exclusive, first-of-its-kind digital collectible designed by artist Rifqi Ardiansyah. Fans will have a chance to redeem this exclusive NFT when they purchase POND’S products during the promotions. The NFT will give them access to exclusive benefits such as being the first to receive alerts on POND’S latest product releases and value deals in the future. 

During the special event, consumers can play the interactive POND’S Glow Stage Catch Game and earn points to redeem special giveaways. Players just need to tap and hold the shopping basket to catch as many of the falling POND’S products and elements they can within the time limit – all while avoiding harmful skin spots. 

Jopa Malantic, who was recently named as the global brand director at POND’S, said, “We are always seeking out the most innovative and engaging experiences for our consumers. As such we are thrilled to partner with Shopee once again – this time to offer the #PondsGlowStage, featuring the e-commerce platform’s first ever NFT Gift with Purchase.” 

He added, “In addition to providing the chance to win a limited edition NFT, #PondsGlowStage offers a fantastic interactive experience for our fans to engage with the brand and learn more about how our decades of science-backed expertise can help resolve their skin issues.”

Meanwhile, Pavan Challa, director of regional brand partnerships at Shopee, commented, “We are happy to deepen our long-standing partnership with POND’S through this new campaign, which is Shopee’s first collaboration with a brand for an NFT giveaway. Shopee continues to develop and explore new ways to engage and excite our users, and help our brand partners deepen their engagement with shoppers. As we continue to grow the beauty category on Shopee Mall, we look forward to working closely with brands such as POND’S to bring more innovative and exciting experiences to shoppers.”

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – KSK Land, the lifestyle and design property company in Malaysia and the developer of branded residence 8 conlay, has partnered with digital and social marketing agency Kingdom Digital, to launch a digital experience teaser on how one can experience the ‘art of living’ with Kempinski – the world’s tallest twisted twin residential towers.

The teaser aims to showcase the exclusive, five-star services provided by Kempinski to residents of YOO8. It gives users the opportunity to directly experience the hallmarks of Kempinski’s hospitality services from a first-person perspective. In addition, users will also be provided with various scenarios that enable them to interact with these services.

The interactive video campaign features three different chapters focusing on different YOO8 ‘residents’ experiencing the luxury hospitality offered by Kempinski. The first YOO8 ‘resident’ is Mr. Leong, a loving husband who is planning a surprise anniversary celebration for his wife, and how the ‘Lady in Red’ steps in to help him perfectly plan the special occasion. 

Another YOO8 ‘resident’ is Winston, a Malaysian businessman residing in Hong Kong who, through the aid of Kempinski’s services, assists his son Jacob to settle comfortably into his new home at YOO8.

And lastly, the third chapter is about Jillian, a YOO8 resident who was introduced at the end of the previous story. She utilizes Kempinski’s services to plan her trendy social lifestyle that involves deciding between hanging out with her friends after a long week or getting some coffee with her new neighbor.

Joanne Kua, the CEO of KSK Group and the managing director of KSK Land, shared that they have always looked at how they can uniquely provide an opportunity for people to experience what elevated living means by focusing on connecting emotionally with customers through crafted and meaningful experiences.

“This encompasses digital experiences as well which have become very much a part of modern-day life. The next step will be to translate these mini-movies into a physical experience that will take place at the YOO8 branded residences,” said Kua.

Meanwhile, Kingdom Digital’s CEO Ryan Ong commented that they are beyond excited to help KSK Land bring their vision to life through this interactive video campaign. 

“We’ve been working closely with the client and our video production partner to complete the filming in March. Then, we developed a microsite to centralize the campaign and to ensure a seamless experience for viewers. It’s a wondrous feeling seeing the campaign coming to fruition,” said Ong.

KSK Land has also announced that the campaign is supported by monthly teasers for each chapter that will be posted on social media and on the new 8 Conlay mobile app.