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Kwentong Kumunizen: Spiking Numbers and Building Bridges
Volleyball star Tots Carlos connects with friends and fans on Kumu, and wins more than just trophies.
Some might be astonished to learn how popular volleyball is in the Philippines when it’s often overshadowed by other sports in most conversations. They would be even more shocked to hear just how fierce the fandom is, spurred by a longing to connect with players and get to know them. But, when armed with that knowledge, it comes as no surprise at all that players from the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) regularly stream on Kumu to do exactly those things.
Cheerful and unassuming, 24-year old opposite hitter Diana Mae “Tots” Carlos actually discovered Kumu long before PVL entered a partnership with the social entertainment app. What started as cheering her friends on from the sidelines of their stream, she soon began to guest and host streams herself, talking about the ins and outs of her sport.
Hailing from Lubao, Pampanga, she traveled to the metro specifically to do what she loved, and quickly became a highly sought-after recruit over UAAP Season 78. Landing in the University of the Philippines’ varsity team as an outside hitter, she has since bagged the title of Most Valuable Player several times over—in 2018, 2021, and 2022—clearly a force to be reckoned with. But her one frustration with the game has been the lack of interaction with fans, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding Her Tribe
“Wala akong kilala noong talagang nagstart ako magstream sa Kumu, apart from my friends,” she recounts, “and hindi man ako humingi ng tulong, people I didn’t know wanted to help me!” Soon enough, she bridged the gap between herself and her avid supporters, and made those interactions the highlight of her streams.
“In my hometown, athletes get the same treatment,” says Tots, “banners, tarpaulins, a warm welcome when you come back. Ngayon, online posters and messages of congratulations, ganon. Being on Kumu feels the same, but these are my fans, people I would never meet if not for Kumu, who really want to support me. Kaya I really take care of that relationship.”
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
“Ang gusto ko talaga sa Kumu is it’s safe,” says the athlete on what differentiates Kumu from other digital spaces. “May rules, may good censors, kaya may respeto. Pwede kong ipakita kung ano at sino talaga ako and I’m safe, and more importantly, the fans are safe.” This contradicts what most of us know to be true about the internet—don’t speak to strangers who offer you gifts—but the watchful eyes of the moderators, also known as the Kumu Police, allow those new connections to flourish with minimal, if any, risk. Apart from these important duties, they keep interactions positive in every stream.
This unique feature of the app is one of the biggest pillars of its success, especially for users who would otherwise be marginalized. As a woman who is open about who she is and who she loves, Tots is a perfect example of how someone can thrive even outside of that identity when they are given the space to show their truest self.
Diamonds Are a Girl’s (Other) Best Friend
But it just wouldn’t be Kumu without the campaigns, or the contests that almost turns live streaming into an extreme sport all its own. Creators go live and earn virtual gifts from those watching, and get the chance to win prizes that range from a little bit of cash to having one’s face on a billboard. And while Tots doesn’t necessarily need to join them—she openly admits that her status as a volleyball player has boosted her numbers on more than one occasion—she sees the fun and takes the opportunity to spread the joy.
“If I do win something, I share it with my loved ones,” says Tots. “And what I earn there is a big help. Noong nagtuloy-tuloy na ako, pinapadali niya ang buhay ko. You don't even have to spend the whole day streaming, just once in a while. Talagang inaabangan ka ng followers. Just keep doing the streams, and you’ll build your audience.”
For Tots, Kumu is a platform ripe with
opportunities not just to earn through live streaming, but to connect with
people she otherwise would never get to know; people who can truly enrich
someone’s day-to-day. Follow her on Kumu (totscarlos_) to get insider volleyball knowledge,
meet other players, or just to see Tots flourish in her own digital habitat.
Otherwise, experience it for yourself; download the app now through the App Store or Google Play. Your
community awaits you, so get ready to show what you’ve got and start your live
stream soon!
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About Kumu
Kumu
is a powerful social media platform that brings the voices of Filipinos from
all over the globe at the forefront. Aside from presenting users with real-time
earning opportunities as a live streamer, chances to win prizes in various game
shows, and engagement in campaigns, Kumu also fosters communities that ignite
relevant discussions among Filipinos. According to mobile-app performance
company App Annie, Kumu is not only the first
Filipino app to be the #1 top grossing social app in the Philippines, but one
of the highest grossing social apps in the world, ranking top 10 in multiple
markets including Canada, Australia, Middle East, Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore
app stores. Visit www.kumu.ph and follow @kumuph on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to keep up to date with the
latest events and surprises from the favorite Pinoy live streaming platform.
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November 2, 2022
Premier Mobile Sportsbook Site SportsPlus Officially Launched
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October 24, 2022
NBA forward Herb Jones shares importance of defending your health
True basketball fans know that defense is just as important as offense. This is embodied by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones, who was given the NBA All-Rookie Second Team honor for his outstanding performance during the NBA 2021-2022 season. The NBA rookie became a sensation for his impressive defense skills, prompting Pelicans fans to coin the term “not on Herb” to refer to his immovability on the court.
Good defense requires versatility. Life is full of curveballs – so
while planning doesn’t hurt, adapting is just as, if not more, important. If
you want to be good at defense, you have to be flexible to change. “[Good
defense players] have to be tough minded and just being okay with sometimes
losing on some positions. But they have to be ready at all times. They have to
be versatile,” shared Jones.
Never dwell on mistakes too long. We will all have our highs and lows.
For Jones, he prefers to not dwell on the latter too much. He said, “I try not
to get too low if I have a bad performance. I just go back and rewatch the game
and try to correct the things that I did wrong and keep trying to do things
that I did right.” It’s okay to let yourself feel sad about a loss or a bad day
at work, but it’s important to always pick yourself back up, talk to someone,
and take what you can learn from these experiences. Failures are a part of growth.
Rest is an important part of
training. Even
professional athletes need time to recover, and this is something Jones
strictly never misses, especially after grueling matches or intense training
sessions. "I try to stretch a lot. I try not to miss any therapy sessions
with the team and just stay on top of my massages and get the right amount of
sleep,” shared Jones. According to the American Council on Exercise, a leading
nonprofit organization certifying health coaches and exercise professionals,
recovery is the most important part of any person’s exercise program as it
prevents injuries and allows your muscles to adapt to the stresses it just
underwent in order to grow stronger.
Stay humble. While there’s nothing wrong with
celebrating your well-deserved wins, it's important to not let them get to your
head. Jones shared that one thing his parents always told him is that “success
can be just as detrimental as failing” if you let it get to you. This can lead
to excessive pride, which can cause you to stop working hard and stop learning.
“After a good game, I try not to get too high on my performance. I just try to
stay even-keeled,” shared Jones.
AXA and
NBA Philippines have been partners since 2017 and are one in advocating for the
value of powering up your game plan and having a strong defense when it comes
to one’s health and wellbeing. Nandy Villar, AXA Philippines Chief Marketing
Officer shared, “AXA Philippines’ goal is to make people understand that
success is achieved through strength in both mind and body. Through our
continuous partnership with NBA Philippines, we hope to instill this thinking
to more Filipinos, who are known avid basketball fans, to help them live their
life to their fullest potential.”
AXA
Philippines encourages everyone to “Keep Wellness Going” by doing what you love
while keeping you and your loved ones protected. It promotes enjoying a long,
productive, and fruitful life by caring for one’s health and wellbeing.
For
more information about AXA Philippines and their products, visit https://www.axa.com.ph/.