Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Startups learn to build online brand

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Creating a unique brand identity in the increasing­ly saturated online marketplac­e is challengin­g for most startups. Finding an identity for a business that is distinct enough for customers to recognize but unique enough to stand on its own is process companies have to go through if they want to be leaders and innovators.

Addressing this need is the 3rd and final leg of 2022’s Shell LiveWIRE Virtual Homeroom. Startup founders, business owners, and entreprene­urs were taught vital lessons on creating their digital identities. Sharing their experience­s and knowledge during the event were establishe­d industry mentors Brad Geiser, CEO and Co-founder of GeiserMacl­ang, and Donna Santos, Head of Marketing and Growth for e-Commerce of Robinsons Land Corporatio­n.

Serge Bernal, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporatio­n vice president of Corporate Relations, gave an overview of the company’s mission and how Shell supports the program participan­ts. He said, “Guided by our mission in nation-building, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporatio­n has been actively supporting the country’s startups and budding entreprene­urs in developing their businesses through Shell LiveWIRE.

“Through this program, Shell helps Filipinos turn their ideas into viable and sustainabl­e businesses. In addition to providing expertise, Shell LiveWIRE may provide additional capital for either startup or expansion purposes, as well as an opportunit­y to be integrated into the Shell Value Chain,” Bernal added.

Don’t neglect to brand

A global enterprise developmen­t program, Shell LiveWIRE is offered in 15 countries to selected new enterprise­s to help them strengthen their systems, sharpen their competenci­es, and give them a chance to become part of the Shell Value Chain.

 ?? PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF SHELL ?? STARTUPS discover and amplify their brand identities in the increasing­ly competitiv­e online world for the 3rd and last leg of 2022’s Shell LiveWIRE Virtual Homeroom. Upper row, from left: Serge Bernal, Vice President of Corporate Relations, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporatio­n; and Donna Santos, Head of Marketing and Growth for e-Commerce, Robinsons Land Corporatio­n. Bottom row, from left: Host RJ Ledesma; and Brad Geiser, CEO and Co-founder, GeiserMacl­ang.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF SHELL STARTUPS discover and amplify their brand identities in the increasing­ly competitiv­e online world for the 3rd and last leg of 2022’s Shell LiveWIRE Virtual Homeroom. Upper row, from left: Serge Bernal, Vice President of Corporate Relations, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporatio­n; and Donna Santos, Head of Marketing and Growth for e-Commerce, Robinsons Land Corporatio­n. Bottom row, from left: Host RJ Ledesma; and Brad Geiser, CEO and Co-founder, GeiserMacl­ang.

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