Hey Nuffnangers,

With the advent of social media, social networks have now become a staple in every netizen’s daily routine! Here at Nuffnang, we recognize that everyone has now become an influencer in one way or another. Indeed, the power to shape the world you live in is now in your hands.

Here’s your chance to take advantage of that! Get rewarded for sharing the message of different brands on different social networks! Churpchurp has arrived. Churpchurp aims to reward social media influencers who spread the word from our friendly neighborhood advertisers! Interested? Come check us out at ph.churpchurp.com.

What are you waiting for? Join the social media revolution today and claim your rightful spot as a social media influencer!

Cheers,
The Nuffnang Team

UPDATE: This contest has been extended to April 10, 2011! Join now!

Hey Nuffnangers!

Here’s something new from Samsung! It’s the Samsung Galaxy Tab Craziest Things Video Contest! Check this out!

Contest runs from February 21, 2011 to March 22, 2011 and is open to all Filipinos residing in the Philippines aged 18 years of age at the time of joining.

Get started by accessing the Fan Page and Becoming a Fan

1. All participants should have a valid and existing account in Facebook, where they need to access the fan page via:

a. Typing in: www.facebook.com/samsunggalaxytabcraziestthings on the URL or Samsung Galaxy Tab Craziest Things on the search bar, to visit the fan page
b. Click on social ads within Facebook or standard/video ads from other sites where they see the ad

2. Once there, users should click the “LIKE” button to access the Samsung Galaxy Tab Craziest Things Facebook Page

3. Make sure to read the full mechanics and register to join.

Create a Video

1. Create a minimum of 30 second to a maximum of 90 second video using your camera, phone or video recorder. Make sure that video is audible and viewable. Save this on video format.

2. In the video, you need to outline how far you will go to get a Samsung Galaxy Tab.

3. Make sure to impress us in the video. The clearer the concept and the video, the better.

4. We will NOT ACCEPT videos that violate the following things: as we don’t advocate too extreme and too racy videos, especially if it promotes violence, profanity and discrimination:

a. No sexual innuendo and malicious advancement
b. No profanity
c. Too extreme stunts are not encouraged; safety is highly encouraged
d. No illegal and abusive demonstrations
e. No racism or attacks to faith, organized institutions and societies
f. Unoriginal, whether reenacted nor clipped from existing footage
g. Samsung has rights to all videos submitted. Samsung will exercise full control and volition on the materials.

Upload the Video

a. Log online and go to YouTube to upload the video. You have to have an account to upload.

b. Give a title to your entry and make sure to tag the entry with keywords — Samsung Galaxy Tab Craziest Things

c. After the upload, Copy/Save the URL link and post it in Samsung Galaxy Tab Craziest Things Wall and please don’t forget to —

d. Share your post (video in the fan page) to your profile page by tagging your name. (e.g. @name) in the field before clicking Share so the entry is submitted. Entries not successfully posted to the fan page and shared with your name tagged are not qualified. Double check the fanpage and your profile page to make sure your entry has been posted in both pages.

e. You can upload as many DIFFERENT VIDEO ENTRIES, for more chances of winning.

f. Ask your friends to “like” your entries. However, that will not be the sole determinant of the contest. (See Criteria for Judging)

Make sure to register your details to validate your account

Criteria for Judging
1. All entries will be judged, if they do not violate the guidelines.

2. The panel will be composed of the following:

a. 2 Samsung Brand Representatives
b. 2 Agency Representatives
c. 1 Celebrity Guest Judge

3. 2 winning videos will be chosen based on its creativity, following and scale

a. 25% will be based on the number of likes
b. 35% based on creativity
c. 40% based on overall impact and x-factor

4. Three (3) Winners get ONE Samsung Galaxy Tab each.

So what are you waiting for? Time is running out! Think and shoot the craziest things you can ever imagine and submit on or before March 22, 2011! You might be one of the three lucky winners to take home a Samsung Galaxy Tab!

Be cool. Get Crazy. Wow us!

We say, go all the way for a Tab!

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Hi, Nuffnangers!

How’s it going? Are you flowing? Well, Smart Bro wants to know exactly how you’re doing, and they’re willing to give you one of three Samsung Galaxy Tabs just to find out!

*This contest is open to all Nuffnangers in the PH network with at least 1 ad unit, who are of legal age, at least 18 years old, and are permanent residents of the Philippines.

To join, you will need to do the following:

1. Like the SMART Communications Corp. on Facebook by clicking the ‘Like’ button on the Facebook Fan Page .

2. Bloggers are requested to answer the following questions:

What particular moment are you in now whether it be a trivial moment that you want to share to friends online? Sharing this moment is very important therefore the next question is why it is the best time for you to get a personal broadband connection.

• In the blog post, the promo benefit must come out that now is the best time to subscribe to SMART BRO Unlimited Home Broadband Plan 999 or 1995 because of all the amazing freebies below. The offer may not happen again so you have to grab the opportunity now.
• Freebies for subscribing to this plan are the following:

a.       Free All-In-One HP Printer
b.       FREE Call & Texts with SMART Gold Lite Plan 300 for 6 months subscription
c.       Free 1 month broadband subscription

• With the SMART BRO Unlimited Home broadband, they will get consistent surf speed and stable signal.
• The Smart BRO Unlimited Home broadband promo is from March 4 to June 4, 2011 (But the Blog CONTEST is only until March 21).
• For further inquiries about the promo, you may visit the nearest SMART Wireless Center or any SMART BRO accredited agents.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 1871, Series of 2011.

3.You may then include the Smart Bro Image badge at the end of your blog post, and/or embed the Smart Bro YouTube video as well (Remember: this is 20% of the criteria, but it’s fully optional.)

4. Once done, post the link of your blog to your social networking site like Facebook and Twitter.

5. We will choose 3 winners based on categories: fun, heartwarming and unique.

6. Fill up the form below to let us know you joined.

7. Help us spread the word about SMART BRO Broadbandest Blowout by Tweeting or sharing your blog (Remember, comments and feedback on your blog accounts for 10% of the criteria!).

8. All entries containing profanity, nudity, obscene or lawless acts, will automatically be disqualified. A panel of judges from SMART and Tribal DDB will choose winners based on the following criteria:

a.       Creative Writing: 40%.
b.       Adherence to the theme: 30%
c.       Use of the SMART BRO imagery or TVC: 20%
d.       Number of Comments and Feedback: 10%

9. All entries should be posted on the individual blogs on or before March 21,2011.

10. The contest judges and all employees of SMART Communications and its sub-distributors, and other promo partners/third party suppliers, including their relatives up to the third degree of consanguinity or affinity, are automatically disqualified from joining this contest. Persons reporting regularly to SMART Communications and its sub-distributors under a contract or service and who, by the nature of the service they render may have a direct and personal knowledge of the promotion shall also be disqualified.

11. SMART Communications reserves the right to postpone or cancel this contest in the event that the contest becomes impossible or inconvenient to continue due to fortuitous events.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

1.   There will be three (3) winners of: SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB

2.  Winners will be announced on the Facebook Fan page and selected popular blogs, as well as through the Nuffnang page.

3.  Winners shall have at least sixty (60) days from the date of publication or announcement or notification of winners, within which to claim their prizes. Winners shall present 2 valid photo IDs as evidence of his/her identity and entry such as:

• Passport
• School/Company ID
• Government issued IDs (e.g. SSS, BIR, Driver’s license, etc.)

4. Verification will be conducted by Tribal DDB on authenticity of entries and identity of potential winners. Decisions of the SMART Communications/ Tribal DDB  in case of questions or disputes relating to the promotion shall be final.

5. All unclaimed prizes after the said date shall be forfeited in favor of SMART Communications.

A chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet just like that? You better not miss out on this, Nuffnangers!

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Hi, Nuffnangers!

Now that the submission period has concluded, voting for your favorite Extraordinary Video starts March 1 to March 25, 2011.

Dubbed as “Extraordinary”, Thunderbird Resorts launched last January 2011 its first Online Video Contest. Participants will get the chance to win P100k, a Vacation Getaway for Four at Thunderbird Resorts Rizal and La Union, Enjoy Philippines Card, and other cool prizes.

To vote, register an account at www.thunderbirdresorts.ph/videocontest. Go to the Galleries tab, choose from among the video entries and click on the video. At the bottom part of the video is a Ratings Tab (represented by stars), rate the video and this will serve as one vote.

The Grand Prize Winner will be determined by a panel of judges, while the Five Consolation Prizes of P10k Thunderbird Resorts GC, P5k Cash Prize and Enjoy Philippines card will be based on the five most voted videos. An Apple iPad also awaits the Favorite Video shot at Thunderbird Resorts as chosen by the executives.

“Extraordinary” is Thunderbird Resorts’s way of saying thank you to all its online fans and followers.

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Hey Nuffnangers!

Aside from more new restaurants and designer labels, another “new” thing just arrived on Philippine shores! Finally, Glitterati Plus already made its way to Nuffnang Philippines! The Nuffnang team hosted a small get-together to introduce what’s up about Glitterati Plus.

Glitterati Plus (or G+) is a group for Nuffnangers who are very enthusiastic in attending events and joining contests. Basically if you love joining contests, attending movie screenings, parties, and exclusive events, you are pefect for this group!

Glitterati Plus members get a lot of perks! You will get subsidized/paid bloggers’ activities, maximized banner allocations for your blog, guaranteed event passes, and of course experience an integrated Nuffnang G+ website! The website is still in the works, but we’re getting to the finish line!

photo by: Azrael

Being part of the Glitterati Plus is simple, you just have to have the following:

-          Glitterati status
-          At least 5 posts per month on your blog
-          Participation of at least 30% from Nuffnang events and contests

If you satisfy all three, then you surely qualify!

You can avail of the sign-up form from the Glitterati Plus President, Richard Co. E-mail him at talesfromthetummy@yahoo.com.

Anyone can apply for Glitterati Plus, but membership is for approval. Remember if you have all the requirements, you don’t need to fret!

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for more Glitterati Plus updates!

photo by: Azrael

We’re all waiting to have you on board Glitterati Plus!

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Hey Nuffnangers!

We already have the list and congratulations to the following winners of the NIKE ‘The Black Mamba’ Contest!

1. http://dacouchtomato.blogspot.com/2011/02/coming-soon-black-mamba.html
2. http://dbestwebdeveloper.com/pinoy-website-developer/2011/02/kobe-bryant-is-nike-black-mamba/
3. http://koreyana.tumblr.com/
4. http://luckyfinds-shareapic.blogspot.com/2011/02/win-nike-tickets-to-exclusive-launch-of.html
5. http://nicayh245.tumblr.com/
6. http://pinoylifeonwheels.com/2011/02/16/kobe-bryant-is-the-black-mamba/
7. http://pinoysportsblogger.blogspot.com/2011/02/kobe-bryant-black-mamba-video.html
8. http://quimboph1.blogspot.com/2011/02/black-mamba.html
9. http://republikangpinoy.blogspot.com/
10. http://scarletscorpion.blogspot.com/2011/02/fear-black-mamba.html
11. http://showbiznest.blogspot.com/2011/02/nike-basketballs-black-mamba-starring.html
12. http://southomer.com/entertainment/kobe-bryant-movie-the-black-mamba-full-trailer-and-poster
13. http://sunkissedsiren.blogspot.com/2011/02/black-mamba.html
14. http://the1stfive.blogspot.com/2011/02/kobe-bryant-is-black-mamba.html
15. http://thepurplemanchronicles.blogspot.com/2011/02/kobe-bryant-x-nike-black-mamba.html
16. http://www.arkhilario.com/2011/02/01/the-black-mamba-nike-commercial-trailers/
17. http://www.echoserangqueen.com/2011/02/should-you-fear-black-mamba.html
18. http://www.eigroj-coolpics.blogspot.com/
19. http://www.greenarchers.ph/5381/kobe-bryant-is-the-black-mamba/
20. http://www.thesilentprincess.com/?p=1151

You will be receiving an email from Ms. Trixie Esguerra. Enjoy the screening!

Cheers,
The Nuffnang Team

Hi Nuffnangers,

More than a month ago, the city skyline erupted with color and our ears rang with the explosion of fireworks. Champagne and queso de bola were aplenty, and family gatherings filled our planners. Broken ties were mended, and New Years’ Resolutions were set. And then, in the blink of an eye, we were back to our day-to-day lives. Picking up right where 2010 left off, the first few weeks of 2011 have indeed been busy for many of us. Exams, presentations, and yes, that infamous 2011 flu, have kept all of us on our toes.

In anticipation of this happy craziness, Neutrogena® made sure to usher in the New Year looking good, and more importantly, feeling good. In December 2010, the Neutrogena® Start the Year Light campaign encouraged Filipina women to start 2011 with their best, most radiant selves, so that they feel empowered and inspired to make the most out of the New Year. This campaign was launched in tandem with the re-introduction of Neutrogena® Fine Fairness®, a seven-product range that promises radiant skin that lasts. Fine Fairness® works from the inside out, and offers eight different benefits that work synergistically to give you the fair and glowing skin you have always wanted. At the forefront of this campaign were the eight Fine Fairness® Ambassadors: beauty icons Solenn Heussaff, Isabel Roces, Patty Laurel, and Georgia Schulze-del Rosario, as well as beauty bloggers Jane Kingsu-Cheng, Phoebe Ann Ramos, Earth Rullan, and Hannah Villasis. After a two-weekend Fine  Fairness® getaway, the eight Ambassadors learned how to block and prevent negativity, protect and shield themselves from bad vibes, and restore, calm, lighten, and renew their inner auras—everything they need to start 2011 glowing from the inside out.

Chosen to represent Neutrogena® because of their confidence and admirable accomplishments, these eight wonder women have indeed lived up to their promises to start their years light. Neutrogena® caught up with the Fine Fairness ambassadors and asked them how they have been staying light. A retired CPA at the age of 23, Hannah underwent a two-day detox program she had always promised to do. Gorgeous mother and Forever 21 marketing manager, Jane Kingsu-Cheng, gave her house a good clean so that she and her family could come home relaxed and comfortable. The apple of showbiz’s eye, Solenn Heussaff, has been making a conscious effort to maintain her finesse despite her hectic schedule. Shuttling between hosting stints and teaching her kindergarteners, Patty Laurel has committed to living a proactive life. This means yoga, pilates, mind-nourishing books, and investing time and effort into friendships. Good job, ladies!

Feeling good has indeed been on the priority lists of these women, and Neutrogena® has been with them all the way. “I love the Fine Fairness® Serum that I put on at night,” Hannah tells us, “when I wake up in the morning, my face always feels like a baby’s.” Jane, on the other hand, gushed over the relaxing effects of the Fine Fairness® Mask, “Of all the masks I’ve tried, this has the most [Essence] in it. Neutrogena® Fine Fairness® makes sure that we have more than enough to keep our skin smooth and radiant. I feel that I am well taken-cared of.” Like Jane, Solenn and Patty are giddy just thinking about the Mask. “It’s the perfect pick-me-upper after a long stressful day,” says Patty. Solenn also swears by the soothing effects of the Fine Fairness® Mask after long hours of work.

The past month and a half has only been the tip of the iceberg for 2011. Imagine what the next 10 months have in store for us. Despite the busyness and hair-raising excitement that 2011 will bring, it is of utmost importance that we stay on-track with our plans for self-improvement and goals for success. Driven, confident, and ready for anything, you deserve nothing less than to be complemented by radiant skin.

Give yourself that healthy beautiful glow with Neutrogena® Fine Fairness®. Let the HealthyWhite Complex^TM technology of Fine Fairness® work its wonders on you so that your skin can be at its most radiant throughout the entire year. But more importantly, keep your inner self glowing as well. Though stress may occasionally rock the boat, keep your inner peace in check by taking time out to be thankful and to dream. Stay positive to ward off any negativity, because the happiness that radiates from within is what will help you glow on the outside.

We have got almost two months down for 2011, and we have 10 more to go. Kudos to all the amazing women out there who have started their New Year light. As we move forward with 2011, let us take it upon ourselves to keep the radiance glowing and make the rest of 2011 light as well. The lights of New Year’s Eve may have passed, but with Fine Fairness®, that beautiful glow that incredible women give off is bound to last the entire year.

Cheers,
The Neutrogena® family and The Nuffnang Team

Hi, Nuffnangers!

The Black Mamba, staring Kobe Bryant, Kanye West, Bruce Willis, Danny Trejo, is a Nike Basketball production, directed by Robert Rodriguez.  The film brings Kobe’s alter ego, the Black Mamba to life in a way that’s never been seen before.

As the trailers show, The Black Mamba highlights Kobe’s everyday determination and “fight to the finish” spirit. The film also showcases Kobe as one of the best basketball players in the world, featuring him as a “protector” of basketball as he fights off those wishing to destroy and attack the game.

The film will be launched to consumers on Saturday, February 19, 2011, 6:00 p.m. at the Ronac ART Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan. Gates open at 4:00 p.m.

With the launch of the film is the unveiling of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI.  The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is a performance basketball shoe inspired by the black mamba. The design draws cues from this fearsome snake and incorporates key performance elements in a low-profile shoe that weighs just 10.6 ounces in a men’s US size 9.

For the exclusive launch, NIKE is giving away tickets to twenty (20) lucky Nuffnangers!

To participate, simply follow these steps:

1. Post the two trailers on your blog.
2. Answer this question, “Should you fear the BLACK MAMBA?”
3. Fill up the form below. Deadline is on February 17, 2011, 11:59 p.m.

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4. Twenty (20) entries will be picked via electronic raffle by Nike Philippines on February 18, 2011.
5. Winners can claim their tickets at the event.  Please bring a valid ID to claim the tickets.

CONTEST PRIZE:

Twenty (20) winners of 2 tickets each to the ‘THE BLACK MAMBA’ launch screening.

A Nuffnanger with at least 1 ad unit on his/her blog may join.  We will e-mail the twenty (20) winning participants!

Promo closes at exactly 11:59 p.m. on Thursday February 17, 2011!  Join now!

To get exclusive updates on The Black Mamba, Like Nike Philippines on Facebook.

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Hey, Nuffnangers!

As you already know, last month’s Minute Maid: Pulp Up Your Blog Contest was open to anyone with a blog, and not just the Nuffnang network, per se. But guess what? A Nuffnanger actually won the first prize of 20,000 PhP for his awesome post and for pulping up his blog!

Without any further ado, congratulations to Mr. Ronald Delima for bagging the top prize!

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Hey, Nuffnangers!

This February, we’re not only going to cheer for LOVE but also to the concept of getting LOUD, as Tommy Hilfiger Philippines will be giving away a pair of 7 ml Loud For Him and Loud For Her fragrances to the first 30 valid Nuffnangers who are loud enough to be heard.

How to join:

1.  Open to all Nuffnangers who have at least one (1) valid ad unit.

2. Write a blog entry about whatever it is that makes you LOUD. It could be your unique fashion statements, your heart-warming sense of humor, or your faith that gives you hope everyday. It could even be a story about how you first loved and lost but survived and gotten tougher. Anything goes!

3.  Attach the LOUD by Tommy Hilfiger badge (provided below) at the end of your blog entry. (You may copy image and link URL for the badge)

4. Fill up the form to let us know you joined. (form removed)

5.  After submitting your entry, just wait and watch out for our LOUD list of winners, which will also be posted in this blog entry later on, together with the claiming period details.

So what are you waiting for? GET LOUD!

UPDATES (FEBRUARY 14,2011)!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Nuffnangers, and congratulations to the following winners of our Loud contest!

1. http://no-fera.blogspot.com/2011/02/tommy-hilfigers-loud-contest.html
2. http://purpleplumfairy.blogspot.com/2011/02/tommy-hilfigers-newest-scent-loud-im.html
3. http://netblot.blogspot.com/2011/02/loud-about-life.html
4. http://gelovsky86.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-am-angelo.html
5. http://www.iamraine.info/2011/02/i-am-loud/
6. http://www.titik-atibapa.com/2011/02/08/get-loud/
7. http://elyvalendez.blogspot.com/2011/02/say-it-loud.html
8. http://kathmadula.com/2011/02/lets-get-loud/
9. http://joannamorden.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-makes-me-loud.html
10. http://www.justinebiance.com/2011/02/get-loud-by-tommy-hilfiger.html
11. http://esupermommyjem.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-makes-me-loud.html
12. http://chubbymommyme.blogspot.com/2011/02/loud-as-wahm.html
13. http://nappykaye.blogspot.com/2011/02/not-afraid-to-shout-it-out-loud.html
14. http://yipeemedia.techsterr.com/2011/02/the-night-i-became-loud/
15. http://www.randomdetox.com/2011/02/what-makes-me-loud/
16. http://kuwentongina.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-loud-are-you.html
17. http://www.pinayads.com/2011/02/tommy-hilfigers-loud-contest/
18. http://sugarsmile.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-makes-me-loud.html
19. http://www.jenaspacio.com/this-and-that/my-passion-gives-me-conviction/
20. http://bubblyfluffy.blogspot.com/2011/02/tommy-hilfigers-loud-contest.html
21. http://www.prosperitymelandria.com/2011/02/loud-and-love/
22. http://jaredslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-is-how-i-chose-to-be-loud.html
23. http://elvirasroundabout.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-am-loud.html
24. http://mommywrites.blogspot.com/2011/02/getting-loud-and-finding-my-voice.html
25. http://luckyfinds-shareapic.blogspot.com/2011/02/loud-contest.html
26. http://prettystepdaughters.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-am-loud-mom.html
27. http://dhina-lieva.com/2011/02/08/i-want-to-shout-and-get-loud/
28. http://www.kumagcow.com/2011/02/getting-loud.html
28. http://wengzaballa.blogspot.com/2011/02/tommy-hilfigers-loud-contest-by.html
30. http://newsbytes2010.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-makes-me-loud.html

• Claiming period starts tomorrow, February 15 (Tuesday), until February 28 (Monday).
• You may claim your giveaways at the Nuffnang Philippines office, located at Unit 2E03-2E05 Building 5, 925 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Office hours is from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays only. Please look for either Ms. Denise or Ms. Trixie.
• For proxies and authorized representatives (should you not be able to claim the gift certificates in person), please have them bring a signed authorization letter with a photocopy of your (blogger’s) valid ID and his/her (representative’s) valid ID.

Cheers!
The Nuffnang Team

Disclaimer: This contest is open to Manila residents only. Winners are to claim their prizes at the Nuffnang Philippines office, located at Unit 2E03-2E05 Building 5, 925 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Office hours is from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays only.