UP JMA MarkEd Access Granted

17/04/2026

Calling all high school marketers! The future is bright, and it's yours to invent. 🌟

📅 May 16-17, 2026
🏫 Open to ALL Grades 10-12 students from public and private schools

Get ready to craft tomorrow's big ideas with:
- Exciting Brand Case Competitions;
- Immersive Workshops; and
- Future-ready Industry Talks.

Join solo or assemble your own brilliant team of 5–6 students! 🎟 Register now at the early bird price of PHP 225 (until April 24)!

🔗 Register now and keep moving forward: bit.ly/MarkEd360Summit

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27/03/2026

Why do ads seem to know what you’re thinking? 🤔

Ever talked about a product and then saw it while scrolling? Most targeted ads aren’t from phones listening. Behavioral data like your searches, clicks, location, and browsing habits drive them! These signals help advertisers personalize what you see, raising questions about privacy in the digital age.📱

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References:

Korol, S. (2025, April 24). Are phones really listening to us? Debunking a popular digital marketing myth. https://bir.ch/blog/busting-myths-do-mobile-devices-listen-to-us-all-the-time

Lopez, D. (2023, June 29). Is your phone listening to you to sell personalized ads? Esade - Do Better. https://dobetter.esade.edu/en/phone-listening-personalized-ads

Zilber, A. (2024, September 3). Marketing firm admits using your own phone to listen in on your conversations. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2024/09/03/business/marketing-firm-spies-on-you-through-your-phones-microphone-report/

21/03/2026

Wondering why the first few seconds matter the most? 🤔

In the digital age, viewers decide fast whether to watch or scroll. Studies show that attention spans are getting shorter, and the first moments of a video or ad can strongly influence how viewers see a brand. If you don’t capture attention right away, your message might never reach your audience. 😰

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Reference:

Trufil, G. (2026, February 11). Digital Marketing Strategy – The importance of the first few seconds in digital ads. Split Second Research. https://splitsecondresearch.co.uk/2023/04/22/the-importance-of-the-first-few-seconds-in-digital-ads/

16/03/2026

We're so back! 📚📱

UP JMA MarkEd presents MarkIt!: An Online Educational Campaign 💡

This semester, we’re breaking down marketing concepts, strategies, and trends. Get ready to learn how marketing works behind the scenes and how brands turn ideas into impactful strategies. 🧠

Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/UPJMAMarkEd) and TikTok () for more!

Learn more about MarkEd at www.upjma.com/marked

19/12/2025