September 2006 Archives

We are making our sales kits available for our advertisers. Click on the magazi ne title to download our current rates. LIFESTYLE SALES KITS BURN F&B World Golf Digest TECHNOLOGY SALES KITS Mobile Philippines PC Magazine Philippines GAME!

For magazine dealership, you can reach Hinge-Inquirer Publications at the follo wing address and contact numbers: Unit 330 Mile Long Building Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village Makati City, Philippines 759.2022| 813.4396 | 840.0196 | 813.6848 Telefax: 759.2023 Email: subscriptions at hip dot ph

In this day and age when everything from your painkiller to your umbrella has g one generic, there is a need to specialize. To set yourself apart from the so-c alled pack. This need is even more pronounced in the corporate world where marketing strate gies and executions evolve on a neck-breaking fast pace. Thankfully, we at HIP offer custom publications � which is, really, just o ur fancy way of saying that we can do anything with the printed word. Or, more precisely, your printed word. We at HIP produce magazines, brochures, flyers, and other paraphernalia � all indelibly emblazoned with your company�s brand. We can even find ways to promote your latest products or upcoming events through almost boundless pri nt media options. Really, anything goes. From conceptualization to printing and even through the final material�s distribution, HIP is there � ready , willing, and able to make your brand shine like it�s supposed to. We kicked off this one-of-a-kind service for Sony Philippines with the Lifestyl e by Sony magazine back in 2004, and then more recently with the Sony Summer Pl easures '06 catalog, and have since had a hand in the custom publications of Ca non (Canon Images), HP (Designed Together), Epson (Vision), Kamiseta (Kamiseta Cup 2005), Pond�s (My Beauty Secrets Beauty Book by Watsons and Pond's), A ctiVenture (Styling Xtreme 2006), The Federation of Golf Clubs (Tee-Off newslet ters), and most recently, Bench (All Access � Bench Fever). We�re hop ing you�d be next. Direct your inquiries to Ms. Lurisa Villanueva at lvillanu eva at hip.ph or 759-2024 loc. 103 and HIP will be glad to pull out all th e stops to get your custom publication out there.

P assionate R esourceful I nnovative D ynamic E thical It takes a lot of good and reliable personalities to make all HIP titles a very strong brand with a good following. It's about talking to our readers in a cle ar voice and making them feel that we have indeed met their needs and wants. It 's about being proud of what we've got: talent, skills, experience, drive, the works.Yes, it takes a lot of PRIDE, and we've got tons of that. Are you interested in charting a career with a talented and dynamic group of yo ung individuals? Bookmark this page for updates in job openings. You can also s end your resume and portfolio to info at hip dot ph. CURRENT OPENINGS as of August 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE HIRING Interested applicants may email their resumes to hrd_at_hip.ph or bring their r esumé, two (2) 2x2 photos, Transcript of Records, and any valid I.D. to our office at Unit 330, Mile Long Building, Amorsolo corner Javier Streets, Makati City, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tel. Nos.: 759-2284, 759-2024, 840-0196, 813-6848 Staff Photographer Qualifications - 25-34 years old - Minimum: College degree in Advertising, Mass Communications or Fine Arts - On-the-job training as photography apprentice a plus - With at least 3 years experience in commercial photography (preferably magazi nes) - With above-average technical expertise, has imagination and has a creative ey e for form, tone, angles, colors for different layouts - Good work ethic; confident, patient, accurate, organized and detail-oriented; enthusiastic or energetic especially during location shoots; must be willing t o work overtime if the need arises - Above-average interpersonal skills, as he or she will frequently deal with ed itorial staff, clients, graphic designers, and advertising people - Open to improving his or her craft (able to accept constructive criticisms) - Must know how to use computer software programs and applications (such as Ado be Photoshop) Administration Assistant Qualifications: - College Graduate preferably with Accounting Background - At least 1 year experience in a similar job - With knowledge of basic purchasing principles - Excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and filing skills Web Content Specialist The Web Content Specialist will be responsible for maintaining content and deve lopment of assigned websites/blogs. The Web Content Specialist will provide sup port services that will include the following: - Develop and implement content, forms and templates, email, newsletters, RSS, and other interactive content. - Track and report usage statistics, using metrics to determine opportunities f or improving and optimizing web services accordingly. - Assist the Web Manager with other division related concerns Requirements: - Male/Female, 21-30 years old - Candidates must possess knowledge and/or experience with the following: Web c ontent management using the Wordpress blogging platform, XHTML/DHTML/HTML, Java script, CSS, PHP, RSS and other interactive media tools. - Highly motivated, organized, resourceful, creative, thrives under pressure an d can work with minimal supervision. - Applicants must be willing to work in Makati City. In addition, the following skills and experience are highly desirable but not r equired: Knowledge of and experience with additional web development tools (Pho toshop, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, etc.), Web server administration, domain administration, and search engine optimization (SEO). Account Executive The Account Executive will have a primary responsibility of acquiring advertisi ng placements for assigned Hinge Inquirer Publication magazines. ââ Generate new revenue through sales of advertising placements and event spo nsorships according to set company quotas - Prospecting - Conduct of sales presentations - Development of proposals - Negotiation/Closing ââ Account Management ââ Participation in marketing initiatives/events Requirements : ââ Male/Female, 21 to 30 yrs old ââ Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business St udies/Advertising/Management, Sales & Marketing, or equivalent ââ Highly motivated, a team player, with good communication, negotiation and presentation skills, thrives under pressure and can work with minimal supervisi on ââ Applicants must be willing to work in Makati City and do field work ââ Preferably has at least 1 year experience in Corporate Sales/Advertising/P ublication GRAPHIC ARTIST The Graphic Artist will have the responsibilty of conceptualizing designs for h is/her respective magazine title/department. He/she will be working closely wit h the Editorial Staff and Creative Director. Requirements : ââ between 19-30 years old ââ a graduate of a 4-year Communications course (or related degree), from UP, UST, Ateneo, La Salle or UA&P ââ equipped with exceptional designing skills ââ organized, resourceful, and creative ââ able to work under minimal supervision, and individually or with a group ââ willing to work overtime ââ Preferably has at least 1 year experience in Magazine/Collaterals Design Sales Manager The Sales Manager will be directly responsible in monitoring and developing sal es and business strategies. He/she is also responsible in managing account executives and in me eting sales team objectives. ââ Develop effective advertising and events packages ââ Present events concepts to key accounts ââ Maintain good business relations with key accounts ââ Monitor performance of Account Executives(AEs) ââ Conduct coaching and facilitate training sessions with AEs ââ Prospect new local and international business opportunities ââ Ensure Sales Quota of the team is achieved Requirements : ââ Graduate of Marketing, Advertising or any business course ââ At least 3 years Management/Sales experience ââ Articulate and possess exceptional presentation skills ââ Computer literate ââ Strong leadership and business sense to train and manage a sales team ââ Creative in formulating sales strategies ââ Aggressive in achieving sales targets ââ Pleasing personality Events Coordinator The Events Coordinator will ensure the proper and timely execution of existing events, and coordinate the various elements of our projects so that they will be successful. Requirements : ââ Graduate of Marketing , or any business related course ââ Computer literate ââ With good communication and presentation skills ââ With at least one (1) year experience ââ Pleasing personality ââ Can work with minimal supervision and thrives under pressure ââ Willing to work outside normal hours and to travel ââ Good Networking skills ââ Exceptional organizational and logistical skills

You can reach Hinge-Inquirer Publications at the following address and contact numbers: Unit 330 Mile Long Building Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village Makati City, Philippines 759.2022| 813.4396 | 840.0196 | 813.6848 Telefax: 759.2023 Email: info at hip dot ph

For queries about your subscription, you may reach the following contact number s in our circulations department: Telephone Numbers: 759.2022 | 813.4396 | 840.0196 | 813.6848 Telefax: 759.2023 Email: subscriptions at hip dot ph Kindly include your complete contact information and the which magazine that you wish to subscribe to

We are making our sales kits available for our advertisers. Click on the magazi ne title to download our current rates. LIFESTYLE SALES KITS BURN F&B World Golf Digest TECHNOLOGY SALES KITS Mobile Philippines PC Magazine Philippines GAME!

P assionate R esourceful I nnovative D ynamic E thical It takes a lot of good and reliable personalities to make all HIP titles a very strong brand with a good following. It's about talking to our readers in a cle ar voice and making them feel that we have indeed met their needs and wants. It 's about being proud of what we've got: talent, skills, experience, drive, the works.Yes, it takes a lot of PRIDE, and we've got tons of that. Are you interested in charting a career with a talented and dynamic group of yo ung individuals? Bookmark this page for updates in job openings. You can also s end your resume and portfolio to info at hip dot ph. CURRENT OPENINGS as of March 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE HIRING Interested applicants may email their resumes to hrd_at_hip.ph or bring their r esumé, two (2) 2x2 photos, Transcript of Records, and any valid I.D. to our office at Unit 330, Mile Long Building, Amorsolo corner Javier Streets, Makati City, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tel. Nos.: 759-2284, 759-2024, 840-0196, 813-6848 Administration Assistant Qualifications: - College Graduate preferably with Accounting Background - At least 1 year experience in a similar job - With knowledge of basic purchasing principles - Excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and filing skills Web Content Specialist The Web Content Specialist will be responsible for maintaining content and deve lopment of assigned websites/blogs. The Web Content Specialist will provide sup port services that will include the following: - Develop and implement content, forms and templates, email, newsletters, RSS, and other interactive content. - Track and report usage statistics, using metrics to determine opportunities f or improving and optimizing web services accordingly. - Assist the Web Manager with other division related concerns Requirements: - Male/Female, 21-30 years old - Candidates must possess knowledge and/or experience with the following: Web c ontent management using the Wordpress blogging platform, XHTML/DHTML/HTML, Java script, CSS, PHP, RSS and other interactive media tools. - Highly motivated, organized, resourceful, creative, thrives under pressure an d can work with minimal supervision. - Applicants must be willing to work in Makati City. In addition, the following skills and experience are highly desirable but not r equired: Knowledge of and experience with additional web development tools (Pho toshop, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, etc.), Web server administration, domain administration, and search engine optimization (SEO). Account Executive The Account Executive will have a primary responsibility of acquiring advertisi ng placements for assigned Hinge Inquirer Publication magazines. ââ Generate new revenue through sales of advertising placements and event spo nsorships according to set company quotas - Prospecting - Conduct of sales presentations - Development of proposals - Negotiation/Closing ââ Account Management ââ Participation in marketing initiatives/events Requirements : ââ Male/Female, 21 to 30 yrs old ââ Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business St udies/Advertising/Management, Sales & Marketing, or equivalent ââ Highly motivated, a team player, with good communication, negotiation and presentation skills, thrives under pressure and can work with minimal supervisi on ââ Applicants must be willing to work in Makati City and do field work ââ Preferably has at least 1 year experience in Corporate Sales/Advertising/P ublication GRAPHIC ARTIST The Graphic Artist will have the responsibilty of conceptualizing designs for h is/her respective magazine title/department. He/she will be working closely wit h the Editorial Staff and Creative Director. Requirements : ââ between 19-30 years old ââ a graduate of a 4-year Communications course (or related degree), from UP, UST, Ateneo, La Salle or UA&P ââ equipped with exceptional designing skills ââ organized, resourceful, and creative ââ able to work under minimal supervision, and individually or with a group ââ willing to work overtime ââ Preferably has at least 1 year experience in Magazine/Collaterals Design Sales Manager The Sales Manager will be directly responsible in monitoring and developing sal es and business strategies. He/she is also responsible in managing account executives and in me eting sales team objectives. ââ Develop effective advertising and events packages ââ Present events concepts to key accounts ââ Maintain good business relations with key accounts ââ Monitor performance of Account Executives(AEs) ââ Conduct coaching and facilitate training sessions with AEs ââ Prospect new local and international business opportunities ââ Ensure Sales Quota of the team is achieved Requirements : ââ Graduate of Marketing, Advertising or any business course ââ At least 3 years Management/Sales experience ââ Articulate and possess exceptional presentation skills ââ Computer literate ââ Strong leadership and business sense to train and manage a sales team ââ Creative in formulating sales strategies ââ Aggressive in achieving sales targets ââ Pleasing personality

Listed below are the current lineup of events for all titles of Hinge-Inquirer Publications. For more information, you may contact Ms. Frances Fernandez at 75 9.2022 or email at ffernandez at hip dot ph. BURN MAGAZINE SESSIONS May 26 - Capones, Makati Jun 22 - Saguijo, Makati Jul 13 - Chakiks, Ortigas Jul 27 - Mag.net, Highstreet Fort Bonifacio Aug 10 - Al's Bar, Paranaque Sep 14 - Mag.net, Highstreet Fort Bonifacio Sep 29 - Prince of Jaipur, Fort Bonifacio Oct 12 - Piedra Bar-Bistro, Fort Bonifacio ASIAN FLAVORS FOR THE GLOBAL PALATE May 22, 2007, Tuesday, 1:00 - 6:30pm C3 Events Place, 18 Missouri St., North Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila BURN, BABY, BURN Launch Concert September 28, 2006 // 5PM Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia MOBILE PILIPINAS '06: "Wireless Possibilities" Oct. 13-14-15, 2006 Town Plaza, Alabang Town Center INTEL HOW-TO Roadshow Oct. 27 - Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City Nov. 17 - Business Inn, Bacolod City THE FASTEST GEEK CONTEST Oct. 16 - Engineering Theater, UP Diliman Oct. 18 - Computer Troubleshooting Lab, Mapua Institute of Technology Oct. 20 - STI Munoz Global City Oct. 23 - CTC 313, Ateneo de Manila University Oct. 25 - Gokongwei Lobby, DLSU Manila Oct. 27 - Informatics, Eastwood Libis Oct. 30 - AMA Proj. 8 QC, Assembly Hall Noc. 03 - Don Bosco Mandaluyong Nov. 08 - Albertus Magnum, UST Nov. 10 - OJ AVR, Adamson University Nov. 19 - Finals (SM Megamall) PEGTOUR: The Philippine Electronic Gaming Tour Nov. 06-10 - Station 168 // BF Para�aque City Nov. 13-17 - Station 168 // Makati Ave. Makati City Nov. 20 - 24 - Station 168 // Libis, Quezon City Nov. 27-30 & Dec. 01 - Station 168 // Tomas Morato, Quezon City The culminating event for the PEGTOUR is the annual Philippine Online Gaming Co nvention. Stay posted for more details on the scheduling of this event.

Hinge Inquirer Publications creates the most dynamic and innovative niche title s in the magazine industry today. From gadgets to sports, music to videogames, food to PCs, HIP magazines are making their mark with intelligent, authoritativ e and entertaining reading fare. Any HIP magazine is a worthy addition to your reading habits. LIFESTYLE TITLES BURN A music lifestyle magazine that not only covers all musical genres, from rock to jazz, and alternative to elec tronica, but the lifestyle that goes along with being a music fan. Put together by music mavens Burn speaks to people of various interests, connected by their love of music. F&B World (and Baking Press) F&B (sh ort for Food and Beverage) World is a trade-oriented publication that covers al l aspects of the food service industry. Inserted in each issue of F&B World is Baking Press, geared more for home-based bakeries and baking enthusiasts.
Golf Digest Philippines The result of t he marriage of the worldwide expertise of Golf Digest, the world's premier golf publication, and Swing, the official Philippine golf magazine is Golf Digest P hilippines. With a great balance in both its local and international content, t his is the source for all things golf.
TECHNOLOGY TITLES Mobile Philippines Mobile Philippines is the only magazine that specializes in person al electronic devices from phones to music players to laptops. Formerly known a s MPH magazine, Mobile Philippines offers comprehensive device reviews, how-tos , tips and primers. It is the most authoritative guide to today�s mobile l ifestyle and bears a strong focus on how the Filipino consumer uses mobile tech nology to improve his life.
GAME! Game! Magazine takes an honest and indepth look at the latest online games to hit the market. It also boasts of previews, sneak peeks, gaming advice, peripherals updates and comprehensive guides. It also highlight s notable craze and trends that gamers support. Whenever you pick up a copy, yo u are actually experiencing a slice of the best of Filipino online gaming.
HIP CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS In this day and age when everything from your painkiller to your umbrella has g one generic, there is a need to specialize. To set yourself apart from the so-c alled pack. This need is even more pronounced in the corporate world where marketing strate gies and executions evolve on a neck-breaking fast pace. Thankfully, we at HIP offer custom publications - which is, really, just our fa ncy way of saying that we can do anything with the printed word. Or, more preci sely, your printed word. We at HIP produce magazines, brochures, flyers, and other paraphernalia - all i ndelibly emblazoned with your company's brand. We can even find ways to promote your latest products or upcoming events through almost boundless print media o ptions. Really, anything goes. From conceptualization to printing and even thro ugh the final material's distribution, HIP is there : ready, willing, and able to make your brand shine like it's supposed to. We kicked off this one-of-a-kind service for Sony Philippines with the Lifestyl e by Sony magazine back in 2004, and then more recently with the Sony Summer Pl easures '06 catalog, and have since had a hand in the custom publications of Ca non (Canon Images), HP (Designed Together), Epson (Vision), Kamiseta (Kamiseta Cup 2005), Pond's (My Beauty Secrets Beauty Book by Watsons and Pond's), ActiVe nture (Styling Xtreme 2006), The Federation of Golf Clubs (Tee-Off newsletters) , and most recently, Bench (All Access - Bench Fever). We're hoping you'd be ne xt. Direct your inquiries to Lurisa Villanueva at lvillanueva at hip.ph or 759-2024 loc. 103 and HIP will be glad to pull out all the stops to get your c ustom publication out there.