Students off to Leave a Mark: Lazada Launches 1st Intercollegiate Marketing Seminar & Competition

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Lazada Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph), the country’s one stop shopping and selling destination, launched its first intercollegiate marketing seminar and competition dubbed as “The Laz Mark” last July 30 at the Lazada Head Quarters in BGC.

The Laz Mark brings together 30 highly talented students who stood out from a pool of almost a hundred applicants aspiring to take an active role in marketing Lazada’s biggest sale of the year in Q4. The students hail from top universities in the country namely University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, University of Santo Tomas, University of Asia and the Pacific, Far Eastern University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

(L to R) The Laz Mark student delegates together with Sydney Dondon (Head of Lazada Affiliate Marketing), Jio Zorrilla (Senior Analyst for Lazada Branding and Communications), Trisha Cuason (President of Vintage Restore Manila), Piccina Alvarez (President and CEO of PurpleClick Philippines) and Mila Jimenez (Lazada Vice President for Offline Marketing).

 Lazada invited experts in the fields of marketing to give talks to the student delegates. Althea Utzurrum, Lazada’s VP for Online Marketing discussed competitive strategies and metrics used to measure success in e-commerce marketing. Piccina Alvarez, President and CEO of PurpleClick Philippines, discussed how Facebook can be used as an end-to-end solution to drive awareness and conversion for brands. Finally, Trisha Cuason, President of Vintage Restore Manila, gave a talk on brand management highlighting brand building and positioning.

The participants were broken down into different groups to encourage everyone to collaborate outside their comfort zones, and were tasked to create a campaign for this year’s Online Revolution sale. The groups will be presenting their initial pitch to Lazada’s management team this coming August 27.

“Lazada wants to share the startup culture that grew the company into what it is today, through the spirit of entrepreneurship, accountability, innovation and integrity. We hope that through this activity, students will be inspired to create their own legacy as early as now and build entrepreneurial communities that will be part of Philippine pop culture.” mentions Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and CEO of Lazada Philippines.

A Storm of Deals on Lazada’s Rainy Season Sale

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph), the Philippines’ one stop shopping destination launches the Rainy Season Sale today until July 21. Customers are expected to flood the Lazada site and app, with specials up to 85% off.

Rain, Rain, Gadgets Away!  

The fun should not stop, whatever the weather. Lazada offers waterproof gadgets everyone will enjoy. Take snapshots in the rain with an A7 Action Sports camera for only Php 849. Sing along favorite tunes during traffic or out of town weekends with a Sound Bytes Silicone Bluetooth Speaker for only Php 329. Don’t forget to save all picture-perfect moments in an ADATA 1T shockproof and dustproof external drive for Php 3,195.   

Home Sweet Home

Staying in? Time to bond with loved ones by inviting everyone to a movie marathon. With DVDs starting at Php 247, watch favorite classics from Disney, Universal Pictures, and DreamWorks. Cozy up with a warm and reversible microfiber blanket for only Php 332. Always be weather-ready with a survival kit on hand. Top kit picks include a rechargeable Cree LED Flashlight for Php 333, a Tactiks Waterproof Dry Bag for Php 315 and an emergency first aid kit for Php 536.

Weather-Proof Beauty Steals

Complete your rainy day #OOTD look with a Hello Kitty Waterproof Eyeshadow Pencil for Php 249, an OWPH cardigan with hoodie for Php 800 and a Boat Umbrella for Php 360. Shake off the gloomy weather with a pair of Bearcat Foldable Boots for Php 699 and a Freego Varsity Jacket for Php 899.

Rain or shine - Lazada’s the best destination for all your shopping needs. And with free shipping for orders within Metro Manila, there’s no stopping this shopping storm.

Go to http://www.lazada.com.ph/rainy-day-sale/ or download the mobile app for free.

About Lazada

Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment. Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

Lazada Kicks Off the Biggest Online Christmas Sale of the Year

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Lazada Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph) the Philippines’ One Stop Shopping and Selling Destination today announced the launch of the Lazada Online Revolution Sale which is set to be the biggest online Christmas sale of the year. The month-long sale kicks off on November 11 and will run until December 12.

The date November 11 or 11/11 is popularly known in China as “Singles’ Day”, a day to celebrate singlehood. E-commerce retailers in China have turned this holiday into the world’s biggest online shopping event, selling over US$9 billion worth of products last year. In 2013, Lazada introduced the 11/11 Online Revolution Sale in the Philippines to mark the start of the Christmas shopping season and has since then set online sales records each year.

This year, Lazada Philippines expects to break new records as it anticipates over 2 million visits to its website and mobile app on 11/11. Big brands and merchants will join the sale and are bringing in over 200,000 marked-down deals up to 95% off across 13 product categories including electronics, fashion, kids & toys, and home. Exclusive items on flash sales and P99 peso deals will also be revealed on 11/11.  Brands that have confirmed their participation in the sale include ASUS, Lenovo, Alcatel, Cherry Mobile, Bosch, Belo, Huggies, MamyPoko, Timex and Giordano watches. 

As an early treat for Lazada fans and shoppers, special items will be available to purchase at only P11 each. Lazada bestsellers such as Sandisk 8GB flash drives, 5600 mAHPowerbank, and 4-layer shoe racks will be available to purchase at P11.00 starting today until  11/11. The P11.00 deals will be announced at 11:11am everyday on one of Lazada’s social media channels (Twitter: lazadaph, Facebook: lazadaph, Instagram: lazadaph).

“We have been working very hard together with our merchants and suppliers to bring these amazing deals to our customers. We believe that online shopping will provide a lot of convenience to shoppers especially during the holiday season. By shopping online, they can avoid heavy traffic, long lines and crowded areas,” said Lazada Philippines CEO, Inanc Balci.

About Lazada

Lazada(www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment. Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.

For more information, please visithttp://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

Ready, Get Set, Shop at Lazada.com.ph Online Revolution culminating this 12.12!

Lazada.com.ph to stage the biggest online shopping extravaganza this December 12

Lazada.com.ph, the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall is staging the biggest and grandest online shopping extravaganza this December 12 – with jaw-dropping discounts, mind-blowing deals, and incredible brand partnerships all happening as early as 12:00 AM of December 12 in www.Lazada.com.ph/Online-Revolution!Night owls can log on in the early hours for special night promotions only available between 12am and 8am; while shoppers can take advantage of killer deals and unbeatable hourly flash sales from 8am – 11.59pm!

Find everything you’ll need this holiday season, from mobiles, tablets, gadgets and appliances to fashion, household goods, toys, and sports equipment and enjoy more than 80% discount on select best-selling items.

Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and CEO of Lazada Philippines said “We kicked off the month-long Online Revolution sale in November, but the best is yet to come. With 24 hours of unbeatable deals on 12 December, consumers are in for an unforgettable shopping experience!”

So we rounded up the Five S’s why you should be part of this year’s biggest online shopping event this 12.12 only at Lazada.com.ph

1.    Shop Effortless

Say goodbye to traffic jams, crowded malls, long queues and the struggle to find a parking space. You can shop from the comfort of your home, and Lazada will bring your items to your doorstep! As if this wasn’t hassle-free enough, Lazada also offers free delivery for orders abovePhP 1,000 and cash-on-delivery payment option.

2.    Something for Everyone

Need something for your loved ones and godchildren? Lazada has it. How about your nine month old nephew? Lazada has it too! With nine (9) virtual floors of goods ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment, you’ll find everything you need on your browser or mobile app.

3.    Save while you Shop

Sounds too good? Yes we mean it and we mean it very well. With special sales and competitive prices, Lazada promises great brands at affordable prices so you won’t break the bank this holiday (or all-year-round).

4.    Style Up for the Season

Philippines may be all sun and no snow but the newly launched in-house fashion label, LZD, offers you a colourful assortment of clothing and accessories suitable for our tropical climate. You can also surprise your loved ones with stylish gifts from UK and US high street fashion brands, available exclusively at Lazada.

5.    Shop on-the-go

Running on a tight schedule this December? Lazada offers an enviable mobile shopping experience via smartphone, tablet, iOS and Android apps so you can fill your stockings in the bath, on the train or on your lunch break!

Inanc Balci added, “More people than ever before will be shopping online this holiday season, as consumers want to beat crowds, queues and the inconvenience of shopping in malls and busy shopping districts. With a wide range of product offerings all under one digital roof, consumers can shop effortlessly at Lazada without having to leave their home.”

So how can you be part of the Online Revolution happening this 12.12? Simply log into www.lazada.com.ph/Online-Revolution to get the best deals of the year and subscribe to our Facebook Fanpage at www.Facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines

About LazadaLazada is Southeast Asia’s largest online shopping mall, with operations in Indonesia (www.lazada.co.id), Malaysia (www.lazada.com.my), Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph), Singapore (www.lazada.sg) Thailand (www.lazada.co.th) and Vietnam (www.lazada.vn), with a sourcing center in Hong Kong that drives cross-border marketplace activities. Launched in March 2012, Lazada has grown rapidly to include approximately 3,000 employees across Southeast Asia. The company has an online footprint of more than 2 million daily visits to its websites, and the largest Facebook following in Southeast Asia with over 9 million fans. Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple secure payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive customer care and free returns. Lazada features an extensive product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.

Lazada is part of the Lazada Group which also includes the C2C platform, Lamido.
About the Online RevolutionThe Online Revolution is the Southeast Asian version of Black Friday, Cyber Monday or Singles Day. But compared to the other events, Online Revolution is a month-long sale at Lazada in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The event kicks off for the first time in Singapore on November 2014 and will be an annual event. 

Midnight Mayhem at Lazada this August 15 at 12:01AM

Take advantage of outrageous discounts of up to 80% on select items with the best deals from www.lazada.com.ph

August 15 - it’s a payday-Friday and where will you be when the clock strikes midnight? Lazada – the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall is offering its shoppers the chance to enjoy up to 80% off on select items across all categories and to add on to the insane discounts, Lazada is also offering the best shopping deals all for you!

How? There are two ways to take advantage of this – if you are just at home or if you happen to have your laptop or PC with you, just log on to www.lazada.com.ph and start shopping away! If by any chance that you are out and about with your friends and headed for a great night, just take out your smartphones and shop via the Lazada Mobile App – well if in case you still don’t have it at this point, gear up and download the Lazada Mobile App which is available in iTunes App Store, Google Play, and now in Windows Store!

With Lazada, you can now shop anywhere and anytime and take advantage of all our exclusive deals. Enjoy effortless and risk-free shopping with Lazada as you enjoy cash-on-delivery payment, free nationwide delivery for purchases above a thousand pesos, and free returns within 30 days – subject to terms and conditions.

So what are you waiting for? Join the mayhem and make the most out of your hard-earned cash this August 15 midnight with the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall –www.lazada.com.ph.

About Lazada

Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment. Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime. 

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

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Lazada Philippines
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