Blogapalooza’s Blogafest 2019

It’s an annual thing that I’ve been attending since 2016. This year, it’s again set to bring bloggers from all around the country to The City of Dreams, Manila for the annual Blogapalooza event. Yesterday it was announced via their Twitter account that it will be held on November 23, 2019 Saturday. They’re also asking bloggers to guess this year’s theme based on the emojis appearing on their tweet.

I’m guessing this year’s theme will be something like “Carnival”. I can’t wait for the event. For those who haven’t attended this massive blogging event, please go to the following Eventbrite link, register and use the password “blogafam” -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blogafest-2019-tickets-61036785669

This year’s host is Hiyasmin Neri.

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Blogapalooza 2018 “connecteD”

I attended the 8^th edition of Blogapalooza entitled “connecteD” at the Grand Ballroom of the City of Dreams, Manila. I believe the highlighted D is for Digital since most of the talks are about being digital in this age of Instagram, YouTube and other social media.

I have work on Saturday so I wasn’t able to listen to all the speakers but I did watch the presentation/talk of Instagram guru Nix Eniego and TV host Christine Bersola-Babao. There were a lot of other speakers and the topics were diverse but these two speakers are worth the travel from Pasig to the City of Dreams.

Nix Eniego talked about the secrets to Instagram domination and gave very practical tips on how to increase Instagram followers. Tips such as frequency of posts, using Canva and other free online tools to add texts to IG posts, collaboration with other IG enthusiast, etc.

Christine Bersola-Babao talked about her transition from traditional media (TV) to digital media. She started at Cineskwela and Alas Singko y Medya (ABS-CBN) then transferred to TV 5 and GMA News TV (Money Wise). I love her presentation since it is very inspirational for a Gen X personality to transition effectively to Digital Media and gain even more followers. She’ll be launching her YouTube channel very soon.

The other thing I love about attending the yearly Blogapalooza is the opportunity to meet new companies and products – Deuter camping gears, Pushpin, Pushkart.ph, Seeker Pass, Foodsource, Printspaces, BigBenta, AFS, Kiss!, My Home Care, Mikilala, Poundit, Koko & Roko, Automart.ph, among others.

Thank you very much for Blogamomma Ace Gapuz for this very successful event. Looking forward to the 9^th edition of Blogapalooza in 2019.

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Blogapalooza’s Generation D (in Pictures)

It’s always great to attend the event of Blogapalooza and recently, they had the Generation D (Digital) event at the City of Dreams, Manila (near Baclaran). It’s my first time at this place and it’s very nice and fits the event perfectly.

I was able to finish 4 panel discussion including:

• Social Media for Social Good
• Video Content and Distribution Strategy
• The Agency-Business-Influencer" Relationship
• Internet Rockstars: Stories of Influence in the Digital Space

Here are some of the pictures I took of this wonderful event:

Tumblers from Rappler featuring Pugad Baboy comics.

Panelists Niccolo Cosme, Anna Oposa, Justin Joyas, and Moderator Ms. Jane Uymatiao talking about "Social Media for Social Good"

Several board games are available to bloogers during the event. A way to conquer Writer’s Block?

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Nice hoodie from Rappler.

One of my most favorite web sites – Rappler

Dennis Lim sharing some useful statistics.

Panelists Lyqa Maravilla, Miccolo Solis, Gian Viterbo, Lloyd Cadena and moderator Dennis Lim talking about "Video Content and Distribution Strategy"

Lloyd Cadena with fans.

Mario Domingo talking about the “rise of the machines” a.ka. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Panelists Donald Lim, Norman Agatep, Jason Cruz, Jane Villa and moderator Raffy Pekson discussing about "The Agency-Business-Influencer" Relationship”

Panelists Ramon Bautista, Louise Delos Reyes, Kim Cruz, Joyce Pring and Moderator Rose Fres Fausto talking about "Internet Rockstars: Stories of Influence in the Digital Space"