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Video marketing is on the rise and it has made inroads to PR with the video press release. Check out our guide to making an awesome video press releases by click here.

We held a press conference last month to announce the RetailEx ASEAN 2018 event during Sept 19th-21st. Highlights include a Design Pavilion, a huge Vending Machine & Self-Service Facilities Expo, the Inaugural launch of the ASEAN Retail Excellence Award, the launch of the Start-up Zone with the RetailEX Elevator Pitch and more. We will be at the event helping to chair and moderate some sessions so come and say Hi to us. Pacharee will be also giving a talk on Sept 19th on "How To Build a Digital Workforce".

There are two marathons taking place in the next few weeks. One is hosted by Share4Chang and the other is Baan Nok Kamin Why not invite a friend, exercise and support a good cause? 

We also have tickets to giveaway to the ASEAN Digital 5.0 Summit taking place during Sept 25th-26th. Read below to see how easy you can redeem them. 

With gratitude,

Pacharee and Kittima

Co-founders of Brandnow.asia

brandnow@brandnow.asia | +66 02 105 4217

How video releases can help you reach customers in the digital age

Video Marketing needs to be relevant, informative and engaging, whether it is an animation or filmed content, with graphics useful for enhancing the content and adding in easy-to-assimilate facts that stand out. Sound simple? Whilst a great video can yield favorable results, a flawed one could cause more damage than good. To maximize your potential, click here to read Brand Now's Video Marketing 5-Point Plan.

If you know any students looking for an internship opportunity, please have them email brandnow@brandnow.asia for details or visit www.brandnow.asia to see what other interns have to say about their experience at brandnow.asia.

The Power of PR and How It Can Make Your Brand Infamous and Famous

You may have seen or heard about the #grabyourwallet campaign. If you haven’t, here’s a short background and how the power of PR should not be underestimated. The campaign started in response to Donald Trump’s “grab them by the p—y” remarks. Due to Donald Trump’s continuous scandalous comments about women, the owner of #grabyourwallet, Shannon Coulter, decided in October 2016 to start the campaign to strike back and hit the Trumps where it hurts…their wallet.

Click here to read more

Digital Thailand Big Bang 2018

Today, over 26,000 gigabytes of new and different types of data are being created per second - that’s how big the Big Data is. When 85% of which are no longer the structured form of information, Big Data analytics is needed to instantly process the large data sets and extract the new insights, empowering businesses to remain competitive, disrupt the industry and yield the exponential growth.

Welcome to Digital Thailand Big Bang 2018: Thailand Big Data. Big Opportunities!

Register Here!

Don't Have ASEAN Digital 5.0 Summit Tickets? We do!

Brandnow.asia and BNOW.org are delighted to be media partners for the ASEAN Digital 5.0 Summit.

We have 18 complimentary tickets to give away. Please follow our Facebook pages on Brandnow.asia or BNOW.org to see how you can win these tickets.

We will also be at the event so please come and say hi to us!

2 weeks left until RETAILEX ASEAN 2018!

Retail scene is shaking up in the region. Hear the brightest, most dynamic & experienced retail thought-leaders explore the opportunities, pain points and solutions! Last month, we organised a press conference to announce this event taking place Sept 19th - 21st at IMPACT. Here are some highlights:

• Design Pavilion - showcasing the latest concept store designs to create greater customer engagement and experience;
• Vending Machine & Self-Service Facilities Expo - primarily targeting the F&B industry, as well as offering payment and remote monitoring systems; photo booths; phone charge boxes; laundry room self-service equipment and more;
• Inaugural launch of the ASEAN Retail Excellence Award - acknowledges the very best retailers and retail initiatives in ASEAN;
• Dedicated Concierge Business Matching Programme - connecting regional and local buyers with exhibitors and sponsors; and
• Launch of the Start-up Zone with the RetailEX Elevator Pitch - 10 shortlisted start-ups are given two minutes to pitch their ideas to 10 seasoned investor

Visit http://www.retailexasean.com/  for details.

RUN RUN RUN

Baan Nokkamin' is organising the RUN RUN RUN marathon to raise funds for underprivileged children under their care and to encourage people to participate and exercise in the form of walking and running.

There are 3 categories in this marathon event including 5km (THB 450), 10km (THB 500) and VIP (THB 1000).

Why not invite a friend and support this foundation and their cause! Get your tickets here.

Share For Chang Half Marathon With Elephants

If you are looking for an activity out of Bangkok, you may want to consider Share For Chang's half marathon that will be held on November 25th along a picturesque and green route in Lampang, north of Thailand. You'll have a chance to run alongside elephants and help raise  funds to help Thai elephants.
Four types of tickets are available: Half marathon, Mini Marathon, Fun Run and VIP.  You can register via this link: https://www.alphame.co.th/share-for-chang-2018/.

Special Offer From Honestbee - Your last chance!

We launched a co-promotional direct marketing pack with 12 special offers from various exciting partners including food delivery and grocery online shopping platform honestbee, to spas, salons, cafes and even goodies for your pet dogs. Email us at event@brandnow.asia if you would like a pack and we can post one to you.