ABS-CBN Global among the business ‘gems’ recognized by the Optical Media Board

ABS-CBN Global, Ltd. is among the business “gems” recognized by the Optical Media Board (OMB) for being a compliant exporter in the Philippines, in the recently held “OMB Appreciation Night” at the Winford Hotel in Sta. Cruz, Manila. For two consecutive years, the company was recognized for adhering to OMB’s mandate of securing licenses and permits before exporting content, which is part of the Philippine agency’s efforts in regulating the production, use, and distribution of optical media. OMB Chairman and CEO Atty. Anselmo Adriano said: “You are truly the gems of OMB. Your compliance and support of OMB’s mandate is greatly appreciated. It is no secret that regulating the businesses involved in optical, magnetic and other storage devices is not an easy job. This is the reason why we give recognition to those who had been religiously compliant.” ABS-CBN Global Ltd. is the subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the world’s largest Filipino media and entertainment company, that reaches out to Filipinos overseas through its wide variety of Filipino movies and programs online, on mobile, on IPTV, on cable and satellite, through ad sales solutions, through produced and partnered events, through online retail, through community engagement and partnerships, and through its philanthropic arm, ABS-CBN Foundation International.

ABS-CBN Global has also previously partnered with OMB globally for its “Bawal Kumopya” (Copying is Illegal) anti-piracy campaign.

ABS-CBN Announces Appointment of Adrian Whant as Global Monetization Strategist and Brand Solutions Head

ABS-CBN Global, the organization that oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest Filipino media and entertainment company in the world, has named Adrian Whant as Global Monetization Strategist and Brand Solutions Head. He will report to Olivia de Jesus, chief operating officer of ABS-CBN Global.

In this newly created role, Whant will lead the development and execution of strategies, plans and programs to create content monetization opportunities across the entire content portfolio of ABS-CBN Global and at the same time maximize revenues by creating brand solutions for clients.

“We are pleased to welcome Adrian to the ABS-CBN Global family,” said De Jesus. “As we venture into content creation for a new generation of multicultural audiences, Adrian’s experience in strategic marketing and revenue optimization will be instrumental to our company’s growth.”

ABS-CBN Names Joseph Arnie Garcia as new Managing Director for Europe,Middle East and Africa, Luis Bariuan as Country Manager for Europe

ABS-CBN Global has named Joseph Arnie Garcia as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Luis Bariuan as Country Manager for Europe.  The global company oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest Filipino media and entertainment company in the world.  Bariuan is based in London reporting to Garcia, while Garcia is based in Dubai reporting to ABS-CBN Global Chief Operating Officer Olivia de Jesus.

ABS-CBN Names Jun Del Rosario as new North & Latin America Head, Raymund Abog as Canada Country Manager

ABS-CBN Global, the organization that oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest media and entertainment company, has named this month Jun Del Rosario as the new Managing Director for North and Latin America region and Raymund Abog as Country Manager for Canada. 

Del Rosario succeeds Olivia De Jesus who took over the reins of ABS-CBN Global as the new Chief Operating Officer this year. 

As the new managing director of ABS-CBN’s North and Latin America operations, Del Rosario will be directly responsible for leading strategy execution, business operations, and profitability for the region.  He will also lead the development of growth, expansion, and market penetration strategies as well as exploring business development opportunities in untapped or underserved markets across the entire region.

ABS-CBN Global makes gift-giving easy with Checkout+

Here’s a pop quiz: what has been the most requested gift in the U.S. across all income levels for eight consecutive years till 2015?  If you think it’s a video game console or a versatile doll with around 150 careers, you got it wrong.  The answer is GIFT CARD, according to surveys by the National Retail Federation and Statista.

Yes, the much-maligned gift card which has been described as the ultimate in thoughtless, lazy gift-giving has become so popular and entrenched as a go-to gift for holidays and special occasions.  Moreover, this growing preference by the consumer market for physical gift cards is accompanied by a precipitous rise in the popularity of digital/electronic gift cards or EGCs. In fact, a 2015 consumer survey by InComm in the U.S. showed that nearly 90% of survey respondents between 18-25 years old are more interested in purchasing digital gift cards now than they were two to three years ago.