Shopee Launches 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Celebrates 5 Years of Digital Acceleration in the Region

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Shopee wraps up the year-end sales season and marks its fifth birthday by launching its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Its recent 9.9, 10.10, and 11.11 shopping events set new records and signified the changing landscape and potential of e-commerce in the region. This 12.12, Shopee celebrates five years of digital acceleration in the region and highlights three key trends that have shaped and will continue to drive the growth of e-commerce: Social, Personalization, and Integration.

Shopee highlights three key trends which have shaped and will continue to drive the growth of e-commerce in 2021 and beyond: Social, Personalization, and Integration 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee was born with the vision of making online shopping accessible, easy, and enjoyable. We built Shopee from the ground up, listening to people’s specific needs in each of our markets and turning our understanding into well-executed localized strategies that make Shopee what it is today. This year’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale has added significance as we celebrate our fifth birthday and come together with our brand partners, sellers, and shoppers to support one another through a challenging year. As we look back on our journey, we are proud to have adapted quickly to serve the needs of our local communities.” 

This 12.12, Shopee highlights three key trends that will continue to power the growth of e-commerce in 2021 and beyond.

1. Social: Bringing the human touch to online shopping

Advancements in technology, coupled with changing shopper habits, have resulted in online shopping evolving from a transactional experience. Today’s users are more social than ever, and they demand a more engaging online shopping experience with rich and unique content. In 2016, Shopee was one of the first e-commerce platforms in the region to launch a live chat function, Shopee Live Chat, enabling direct conversations between buyers and sellers. Today, an average of 30 million messages are exchanged daily on Shopee Live Chat.

Through the years, Shopee has continuously improved on and introduced new in-app engagement features such as Shopee Games, Shopee Feed, and Shopee Live to make the online shopping experience more social. Shopee anticipates that this trend will stay, with e-commerce increasingly becoming a platform through which people can connect and enjoy shared experiences. Shopee will continue to drive this trend through unique initiatives like Shopee Mom’s Club, which provides like-minded consumers with one-stop exclusive access to baby product deals and parenting content. There’s also a Book Club for a new generation of digital readers in Vietnam and a “Pawrents” club to meet the growing online demand for pet products in Singapore.

 

2. Personalization: Catering to the ‘Me’ economy^[1]

Personalization is critical in e-commerce today. A highly personalized experience makes online shopping more efficient, enjoyable, and unique for consumers, while also helping brands and sellers drive traffic and growth. Shopee takes a hyper-localized approach by running seven different apps in each of its markets and localizing in-app features. Shopee also continually refines its recommendation engines to offer more customized and relevant shopping suggestions to fit consumers’ needs.

For brands and sellers, offering personalized recommendations to shoppers helps increase overall awareness and conversions. Businesses that use Shopee's in-app advertisements generate 65% more sales activity than those that do not.^[2] This is powered by Shopee's own AI capabilities, which ensure that advertisements are delivered to the right users.

As the industry progresses further into the ‘me’ economy, businesses need to innovate in order to improve the online customer journey. In the coming year, Shopee also expects to see the rise of smart shoppers, a new demographic of young, tech-savvy individuals who expect a highly personalized online shopping experience.

3. Integration: Creating a seamless customer journey

As retailers adapt to the new normal, they must deliver a seamless customer journey across all touchpoints. Shopee helps brands and sellers of all sizes by providing fundamental operational support through integrated payments and logistics, while creating innovative experiences that value-add to the overall customer journey.

●       Delivering an experiential home shopping experience with P&G: Together with P&G^[3], Shopee introduced its first-ever experiential online Show Me My Home initiative, which allowed shoppers to discover and shop for P&G’s popular household items in a simulated household environment. This brought greater convenience for stay-at-home consumers, while mimicking the offline experience of walking in a store.

Yu closed, “2020 has been a transformative year. It has shown us the importance of technology and its ability to not only connect people and meet their basic needs, but also to entertain and engage. We are just at the beginning of our digital journey and looking ahead, we believe e-commerce will have an even more profound impact on businesses and consumers, creating new ways of living, working, and engaging. As we wrap up the year with the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, let's continue to look out for one another, uplift those in need, and welcome the new year on a high note.”

12.12 Big Christmas Sale

From November 18 to December 12, users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, 20% cashback, and ₱1 deals at the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

Key highlights of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale:

●       Amazing promotions and big rewards with ShopeePay: From December 3 to December 11, shoppers who use ShopeePay can look forward to free shipping,  discount vouchers, and a chance to win cash prizes.

●       #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge: Join the #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge to win prizes. The #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge is from December 7 to 30. Winners will be announced on January 15, 2021 on Shopee’s official social media accounts. For more information, head over to https://shopee.ph/m/my-shopee-wish.

●       Big discounts from leading brands: Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off from leading brands on Shopee Mall, including L’Oreal Paris, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Unilever Home and Food, Havaianas, Nestle, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, RB Enfagrow, and Infinix.

Additionally, brands such as Unilever, MASS Appliances, Soundcore by Anker, Platinum Karaoke, Union Appliances, Amazfit, Kyowa, PULUZ, Pedigree, Bio-Science, Organic Skin, Shigetsu, Mikana, Organic Official, INSPI, GSK, Tigernu, MetroSunnies, New Balance, Colgate-Palmolive, Haylou, Alaska, and Fila also offer amazing discounts.

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.

Download Shopee for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.

 

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^[1] The ‘Me’ economy refers to personalization to meet the unique needs of each individual consumer and predict their preferences based on behavior.

^[2] Shopee data, 2020

^[3] Leading fast-moving consumer goods company

More than just 12 days of Christmas with the Joy-Full OPPO Sale

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Christmas is the season of giving, and just like the iconic holiday song “The 12 Days of Christmas” suggests, it’s the time when we shower our loved ones with the presents they deserve. To show you that kind of love and generosity too, OPPO Philippines brings you more than just twelve days of Christmas with the Joy-Full OPPO Sale Campaign. Packed with promos, activities and freebies you can take home from now until December 31, the Joy-Full OPPO Sale Holiday Campaign will surely keep you in the mood to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Here’s a list of all that’s in store for you.

Join a virtual party at the #OPPOJoyFullSale Weekly Livestream

While this year’s celebrations will definitely be different, that doesn’t mean they won’t be equally as fun! Get more in tune with the season with the #OPPOJoyFullSale Weekly Livestream. Broadcasted on the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook Page, Shopee and Lazada, the live show will feature your favorite celebrities and content creators, as they give away exclusive sale bundles and freebies to lucky viewers. 

If you missed the first live show with Mimiyuuuh and Robi Domingo last December 5, you can still join the virtual fun and win exciting prizes on the remaining live streams that will be hosted by Alex Gonzaga and Rain Matienzo on December 12, and final live show on December 19 with Nadine Lustre and Simon Javier.

Stay on the hunt for more prizes on social media

Nothing beats the feeling of receiving and giving gifts! To make your virtual Christmas experience more fun while you scroll through social media, OPPO Philippines challenges you to hunt for 12 special giveaway boxes across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok. Numbered from 1 through 12, these Joy Hunt boxes contain exciting prizes, such as a Google Home Assistant, Canon Mobile Photo Printer, JBL Charge Bluetooth Speaker, Php10k worth of Bench and Uniqlo GCs, Jansport backpacks, Viu Premium subscription vouchers, and best-selling products OPPO A12, A53, A92, Reno4 and OPPO Watch.

Keep a lookout for one of these boxes and take a clear screenshot when you see one! Share the photo in the comment section of the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook Page with the hashtag #FindTheJoy and tag two friends to share the virtual fun. Four winners will be announced during each weekly episode of the OPPO Joy-Full Livestream.

 

Stuff your stockings at the #OPPOJoyFullSale

And if those freebies aren’t enough for you to feel the spirit of Christmas, OPPO Philippines makes it easier to shop for gifts with the #OPPOJoyFullSale. You and your loved ones are in for a treat for some special offers with every purchase of OPPO Philippines’ best-selling products throughout the season including: A12 (3GB/4GB), A52, A53, A92, Reno2 F, Reno3, Reno3 Pro, Reno4, and Find X2 Pro. You can also get a free OASE P10-L power bank or Rock Space P88 power bank with every purchase of smartphones priced Php10,000 and above, or a free 64GB TF card for every purchase of A53. Promo runs until December 31, 2020 through OPPO stores, retail dealers, Shopee, and Lazada nationwide.

Christmas goes for more than just 12 days with the Joy-Full OPPO Sale Holiday campaign!

To know more about the latest OPPO exclusive Christmas deals and events, visit the official website or via the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

 

Careline Cosmetics P49 and P99 deals extended until Dec 15

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‘Tis the season of gift-giving! And Careline, the sister brand of Ever Bilena, is making it even more merry and exciting as it extends its P49 and P99 deals on all its products until December 15, 2020!

Careline extends its sale on all its products until December 15

For affordable gift ideas, you might want to add to cart their P49 products which include Careline Kiss Sticks, Careline Lip Balm, Face Powder Refill, Pimple Concealer, the Berry Red Lip & Cheek Tint, and the Oil Control Blush in Peach Glow, Fresh Tomato, Touch of Pink, Rosy Cheeks, Starlight Shine, Pinkish Blush, Charming Pink.

Careline also offers great P99 deals! Some makeup products you might want to keep in your kit for the endless Christmas celebrations are the Stain Gloss, Jelly Tint, Best Brow Liner, Oil Control Liquid Makeup, Oil Control Face Powder, and Multi Sticks (Strobe, Contour, Peach, Rose, Blur, Brighten).

Head over to the nearest participating stores and avail of Careline’s Biggest 2020 Sale while supplies last: Watsons, SM Beauty Dept Store, Robinsons Dept Store, Robinsons Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, Savemore, Puregold, Shopwise, Rustans, Ace Centerpoint Department Store, Ace Centerpoint Supermarket, All Day Supermarket, Big A Dept. Store, Inc. (Magic Star Mall), Centro Department Store, Expression, Fishermall Department Store, Mart One, South Star Drug, Waltermart Department Store, Waltermart Supermarket Store, Davao Central Warehouse Club, JS Gaisano, LCC Department Store, Magic Department Store, Magic Supermarket, Metro Shoppers, NCCC Department Store, NCCC Supermarket- Palawan, KCC Group, Storezone, Supervalue, Inc, Wellcome Supermarket, Gaisano Capital Group, Alturas Group, Gaisano Capital Group, Gaisano Mall of Davao, Gaisano Grand Department Store, Gaisano Grand Supermarket, Gaisano Super Metro Group, Gasano Metro Group and Super 8 Supermarket.

To know more about this promo, follow Careline’s Facebook page (@CarelineCosmetics), Instagram (@carelineph), Twitter (@carelineph), Youtube (@Careline PH Official) and Tiktok (@carelineph). 

More Than You Expect: POCO Launches the All-New Entertainment Beast POCO M3

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POCO establishes its global independence as it unveils its latest budget smartphone, featuring a powerful camera, 6,000 mAh battery and FHD+ display

Building on its renowned smartphone lineup, POCO Global today announced its independence, as well as its brand-new entry-level smartphone, POCO M3. Boasting a 48MP triple camera setup, 6,000 mAh battery, a beautiful FHD+ smartphone display, and a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset, POCO M3 is the next “it” device for young entertainment-on-the-move enthusiasts.

 

POCO M3 marks the debut of POCO Global’s M-series: the brand’s foray into an entirely new category. The new product line builds on POCO Global’s success competing with top-of-the line flagships with its F-series, as well as the impact of its X series in the mid-range category, opening the brand up to a new set of global tech lovers. 

 

POCO Brand Independence

With this latest launch, POCO Global is ushering in a new era as an independent brand. This significant milestone was enabled by the overwhelming support of its global fan base, which helped the brand accomplish several notable achievements since its initial POCO F1 device debuted in 2018: 

 

·        The brand entered more than 35 global markets within three years; 

·        POCO F1 reached over 2.2 million shipments*; 

·        Overall, the brand has sold over 6 million* POCO phones globally.

 

“These tremendous results underscore consumers’ overwhelming endorsement of POCO’s brand philosophy – ‘everything you need, nothing you don’t – and we remain focused on bringing innovative technology to consumers without all the unnecessary frills.” said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global.

 

“The POCO philosophy embodies an attitude we all strive for - to be different and confident. As a newly-established independent brand, we’re looking forward to continuing to deliver technology that matters in an ever-evolving world.”

POCO M3 - More than you expect

Superb battery life without compromises 

Equipped with the largest battery capacity in its class, POCO M3 guarantees even the most avid gamers will be fully powered to browse, connect, and stream throughout the day with its mighty 6,000mAh high charge cycle battery. The phone is expected to last over 5 days under light usage, and slightly below 3 days under moderate usage. It takes roughly 1.5 days** for the battery to be fully drained under heavy usage. Meanwhile, POCO M3 packs a punch with its specially-designed battery, built to withstand high temperatures and nearly 2.5 years** of usage without notable degradation, ensuring a long-lasting experience.  

In addition to its durability, POCO M3 provides a faster and more consistent charging speed for users on the go with its MIUI ultra battery saving mode and 18W fast charge. The device comes with a 22.5W in-box charger and supports reverse wired charging, offering enhanced convenience. 

 

“POCO M3 brings a truly elevated experience to our users, offering one of the largest batteries in the industry for long-lasting security,” said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing, POCO Global. “This massive battery allows you to spend more time doing the things you love, including streaming, listening to music, and recording videos using the triple camera setup. We’re flipping the device category on its head with POCO M3, providing more than you expect at every level.”

Stunning display for endless entertainment

A true entertainment beast, POCO M3 sports a 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with 2340x1080 high resolution, along with an impressive 1,500:1 contrast ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio for a dazzling edge-to-edge viewing experience. Its Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 front screen offers ample protection against drops and scratches, while its anti-fingerprint textured back cover provides a secure grip and superior light-weight feel. POCO M3 is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that enables a minimalistic front screen design without compromising user accessibility. 

 

POCO M3 is easy on the eyes in more ways than one – it’s TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified, meaning users can watch hours of content with minimal eye strain. Boasting a dual speaker system with dust blaster, POCO M3 provides superior sound with powerful bass for an immersive indoor entertainment experience. 

 

48MP triple camera set-up with bonus photography features 

Ready to take your photography skills to the next level, POCO M3 flaunts an attractively priced  48MP triple camera on the smartphone market, supported by a 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, your selfie game is sure to stay strong thanks to the device’s 8MP selfie camera. 

 

 

 

And the fun only continues with POCO M3’s creative new software offerings. Movie frame gives photos a cinematic flavor, while Time-lapse leverages various speed values to capture different scenes. Night Mode enhances photos taken in dark environments by boosting the color contrast, while Color focus can make specific tones pop so you can stand out like a stud. Capturing killer moments and upping your social game has never been easier! 

 

Delivering brilliant mobile performance without breaking the bank 

Featuring a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 processor, POCO M3 delivers a brilliant experience never seen before in this price tier. With Qualcomm® Adreno™ 610 GPU, you’ll get a smooth gaming and video experience – and the opportunity to store high-quality photos at half the size. POCO M3’s 11nm processor delivers higher performance, less heat production and lower power consumption, making it a must-have device in its category. With its UFS storage promising higher performance, speed, and multitasking, you will edge out the competition when it comes to opening apps and games quicker than your opponent. 

Experience effortless entertainment from the palm of your hand with the smooth operating system. The MIUI Game Booster allows you to track CPU and GPU usage in real time, while the voice changer brings a little spice to your gaming experience. What’s more is you can cast your screen onto an external monitor, making sure your friends can join in on the fun.

Distinguish yourself from the others with a unique design

 

At less than 200g, POCO M3 delivers a stylish design that won’t weigh you down. The device comes in Cool Blue, POCO Yellow, and Power Black, and in a material that ensures you won’t lose your grip. The redesigned side-mounted fingerprint scanner is easily accessible allowing you to unlock your phone in a jiffy, and includes a smaller groove and rounded corners to minimize sharp edges. POCO M3 also offers 20% more battery life with its 6,000 mAh battery weighing less than competitors.

 

Pricing and Availability

 

POCO M3 will be available in The Philippines in two variants – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB, in Cool Blue, POCO Yellow and Power Black. From November 27, both variants will be available for purchase online exclusively on Xiaomi Official Store Global on Lazada at a price of PHP 6,990 and PHP 7,990 respectively. 

 

As part of the first sale in The Philippines, a 48-hour deal for both variants will be available on November 27 and 28 at early bird prices of PHP 5,990 (4GB+64GB) and PHP 6,990 (4GB+128GB), a PHP 1,000 price drop from their recommended retail prices.

 

In addition, those who purchase POCO M3 on November 27 from 00:00 to 02:00 will receive a free gift, Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic Piston Earphone, while stocks last.

POCO M3 Quick Specs:

	POCO M3
Battery & Charging	6,000mAh (typ) battery 18W fast charge In-box 22.5W charger USB-C Reverse wired charging (No reverse wired charging cable included in the box)
Display	6.53" FHD+ Dot Drop display Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Brightness: 400 nits (typ) Color temperature adjustment Sunlight mode, standard mode, reading mode 2.0 TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification L1 Widevine certified
Color	Cool Blue, POCO Yellow, Power Black
Dimensions & Weight	162.3mm x 77.3mm x 9.6mm, 198g
Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 11nm energy-efficient manufacturing process Qualcomm® Kryo™ 260, Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 610 GPU 3rd gen Qualcomm® AI Engine
Storage	LPDDR4X RAM + UFS 2.1/2.2 storage 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB （UFS 2.2 is only available on 4GB+128GB variant）
Rear Camera	48MP+2MP+2MP AI triple rear camera 48MP main camera       1/2" sensor size 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 0.8μm pixel size f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 2MP macro camera 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4, FF 2MP depth sensor 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4 Night mode, Movie frame, Time-lapse, 120fps slow motion video
Front Camera	8MP front camera 1.12μm pixel size, f/2.05
Connection	Dual SIM slots + 1 microSD Expandable storage up to 512GB 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI Bluetooth 5.0 IR Blaster FM radio (with headphones)
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock
Audio	Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio certified 3.5mm headphone jack
System	MIUI 12 for POCO, based on Android 10

 

Check out these #MomApproved activities for the busy mom and kids, Make MOMents even more memorable with Mekeni Picnic Hotdog

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-changing experience for all of us. In a snap, lifestyles changed and work-from-home setup, as well as distance learning, have become the new norm. If you think that juggling parenting and working has been harder these days, you are not alone.

As a parent, you are expected to attend to your kids’ needs 24/7. While you try to balance everything despite your hectic schedule, making more time for your kids should always be on top of your daily list. But, how to?

Moms' love will never change, just like Mekeni Picnic Hotdog

If there is anything that the pandemic is teaching us, it is that the unwavering love of moms will never change even if the new normal is here. Mekeni Picnic Hotdog has put together some of the #MomApproved activities to help you bond with your kids whether it’s to play, teach, or entertain them in this time of a pandemic.

 

Engage your kids in household chores like cooking

For influencers Rowena Wendy Lei (@animetric) and Janice Lim (@mommyplannerista), engaging kids in doing household chores like cooking will not only keep them busy at home. This will also create lasting memories that they can take as they grow older.

“I figure that even if juggling life as a work-at-home mom is hard especially in the new normal, I can still show them how much I love them by spending quality time with them. Cooking together is a great activity that not only teaches them a useful skill but also allows us to have some bonding time,” Mommy Janice said.

Do some light exercises with them

Take some time off work and do some light exercises at home with your kids. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids should be getting at least an hour of physical activities every day, in addition to an hour of bone-strengthening and muscle-strengthening exercises three times a week. Make this exercise at home activity with your kids even more fun by changing the routine from time to time.

Stimulate their minds with board games

For mommy influencer Peachy (@thepeachkitchen), moms can also stimulate their kids’ minds through various activities like playing board games! She even said, “Kahit gaano tayo ka-busy, dapat may bonding moments pa rin. Bukod sa panonood ng movies, hilig namin ni Ykaie at Twinkle maglaro ng board games at storytime.”

Set a family movie night

Since everyone is most likely at home while in quarantine, you can set a movie night with the whole bunch! Take turns in choosing the movie of the week and then snuggle up to watch it on a weekend night. And, don’t forget the snacks! Surely, your kids will love every minute of it.

 

Learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby

Isolation can be downright boring. This is why even while at home, kids need to develop hobbies or learn new skills to keep them busy. May it be singing, dancing, playing instruments, or creative writing, there are a lot of online classes you can take with them that will hone their skills and pique their interest.

Savor these rare moments that you get to spend quality time with your kids at home. Make these experiences even more memorable by serving them food that is #MomApproved like Mekeni Picnic Hotdog! Know why #MomsPickPicnic as you make the most out of every MOMent with every bite of Mekeni Picnic Hotdog!

 

And while you give your kids their favorite Mekeni Picnic Hotdog, you can get a chance to win exciting prizes at the Picnic Mom-Approved Raffle. All you have to do is to buy any variant of your favorite Picnic hotdog and post a creative photo of you and your kid with the pack on Facebook. Don’t forget to add a caption as to why you chose Mekeni Picnic Hotdog for your kid and use the hashtags #PicnicMOMents, #MomsPickPicnic, and #PicnicIsMomApproved. Check out Mekeni PH’s official Facebook page to know more about the raffle.