Tag: philippines
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Why The Philippines and Indonesia Are ‘Trigger Markets’ For The Global Music Industry – According To Spotify’s Sulinna Ong
With the immense weight that ‘trigger cities’ like Manila and Jakarta carry as music adopters, Southeast Asia serves as a key market to dictate streaming habits and patterns worldwide. As Spotify hits close to 250 million paid subscribers this 2024, the music streaming giant continues to look towards SEA for inspiration.
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Netflix Showcases Local Stories and Global Reach for Southeast Asia
Netflix hosted the APAC Showcase in Jakarta, spotlighting local creators from Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand. The event emphasized investment in diverse storytelling and showcased upcoming titles from each country. The event aims to bring authentic local stories to a global audience and support emerging and established creators in Southeast Asia.
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Facebook is the most used social media platforms Philippines Q3 2023
Facebook is the top social media platform in the Philippines, with about 95% of respondents using it in the third quarter of 2023. Filipinos spend over three hours daily on social media, using it not only for socializing, but also for news and e-commerce. The country’s dispersed geography fuels the need for online interaction.
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The Asoka TikTok Trend, Now Picked Up by Celebrities in Southeast Asia
The Asoka trend, inspired by the 2001 Hindi film, is a viral beauty trend on TikTok. It features bold makeup, geometric patterns, and vibrant Indian clothing. Filipino celebrities like Ivana Alawi and Alex Gonzaga have added their own unique twists to the trend, making it a hit in the Philippines.
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Netflix: Women in Southeast Asia’s Entertainment Industry Speak Out
Top women creators and talent from Netflix’s Southeast Asia titles gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia to discuss representation on screen at Netflix’s event, Reflections of Me, celebrating International Women’s Month. The panel, moderated by actress Marissa Anita, emphasized the importance of authentic female characters and the impact of having more women in front of and behind…
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Taylor Sheesh And The Power of Fandom
Swift impersonator goes global on her first ‘Errors Tour.’ Taylor Sheesh, a Filipino drag queen, is gaining international fame and rise to stardom which has all been unexpected and unprecedented.
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LinkedIn and Persona expand verification partnership to 16 more countries including APAC
LinkedIn is expanding its free verification feature to reach over 700 million users and aims to have 100 million verified by 2025. The platform has partnered with Persona to roll out identity verification to members in several countries. Verified members gain increased profile views, comments, reactions, and connection requests, fostering a trusted community.
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Study: AI-powered deepfakes see 1530% usage in APAC posing a security threat
A new report revealed a 1530% increase in deepfake fraud in the APAC region, with the Philippines seeing a 4500% surge. Top industries affected include online media, professional services, and healthcare. Regulatory measures, such as enhanced monitoring for suspicious transactions, are being implemented in countries like Hong Kong and Singapore to combat this growing threat.
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Study: 82% in SEA make purchasing decisions based on influencers and celebrities
Around 70% of Singaporeans and 82% of Southeast Asian consumers are influenced by celebrities or influencers when making purchases. Beauty products are popular among female consumers (72%), while electronics lead for males (50%). The study by impact.com and Cube Asia also revealed consumer preferences for social media platforms and their trust in AI influencers.
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Vice Ganda becomes first Filipino Celebrity to have 15M Followers on X
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya host Vice Ganda made history as the first Filipino who has 15 million followers on Twitter or X. In a recent episode of “It’s Showtime,” Vice said that despite the recent icing controversy with boyfriend Ion Perez, he gained more followers. “Tingnan mo nga naman o mas dumami pa ang followers…
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TikTok TV is now available in Asia
TikTok brings joy and creativity to over a billion users. The new TikTok TV app expands this experience to larger screens, making it easy to watch curated content from ‘For You’ and ‘Following’ feeds. With a focus on positive and creative expression, TikTok aims to inspire and bring joy to more living rooms.
