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Stories are Everywhere!  The Top Storytellers of Gamania

Stories are Everywhere! The Top Storytellers of Gamania

Storytelling is not as simple as "A long time ago…". There are all kinds of storytelling techniques in life and work. It all depends on how you use them! When it comes to storytelling, Gamanians in different fields all have their own unique insights. This exclusive in-depth interview by G!VOICE

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Tell the Story, Give the Brand Warmth

Tell the Story, Give the Brand Warmth

Brand image is woven from stories written by the company, pop culture, influencers and customers. In the past, the brand stories of the digital entertainment industry were replete with the story of the founder, R&D team or spokesperson. In recent years, leading brands have all started changing their brand content

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Spreading the Story the Smart Way!

Spreading the Story the Smart Way!

Stories were once spread by word-of-mouth. Stories such as the bedtime stories mothers told, heroic sagas recited by storytellers and urban legends passed as gossip all seemed strange and unusual. In the digital age, the flood of information means more unusual stories have now been excavated. It can be said

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How to Tell a Good Story? The Story Must Be Interesting and Influential!

How to Tell a Good Story? The Story Must Be Interesting and Influential!

In the summer of 1994, Thomas was having afternoon tea with colleagues in the break room. Steve Jobs walked in, started making a bagel and asked: "Who do you think is the most powerful person in the world?" Thomas immediately replied: "Nelson Mandela!" Jobs, in his usual confident manner, said:

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Rise of Micro-Stories Breathe Magic into Brand Stories!

Rise of Micro-Stories Breathe Magic into Brand Stories!

The brand story is an essential technique when marketing brands. The founding story is often used to shape the brand's image but it's hard to the average person to identify with the story. A brand must therefore find micro-stories closer to the consumer's experience and use a more approachable, localized

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2014.07.08

The 18-year History of the Gama Outfit

Exclusively for the 100% Gamanians! Gamania’s good efforts of creating a brand culture has impressed and set examples for this industry over the years. We had all kinds of Gama Outfits to match our Gamania spirit in and out! So what are these outfits, exactly? Prepare yourself for a fashion-crazy wake-up call here on G!Voice! See which collection you’re missing! Earlier Products 2007 The GA95 Collection 2007 SPACE 17 Gold/Silver T-shirts 2007 Customer Center Products 2008 The Gamania Corp. Jacket 2010 Gamania 15th Anniversary 2011 The Gamania Corp. Collection  2011 Density Street Style Fashionwear

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2014.07.08

Forever 18: Readings to Keep You Forever Young

As a 18-year-old enterprise, it is not easy to always stay fresh and adaptable to new circumstances all the time. Today, G!Voice puts together a list of must-reads for our fellow Gamanians to remind us: “Stay Young”. Here’s to the nostalgic fans of Gamania readers 18 years back! ▲2007 Gamania Motivational Readings ▲2008 Gamania Brand Book ▲2010 Gamania Image Book ▲      2002-2008 A Guide to the Gamania Corporation. ▲ A true Gamania Classic! ▲ G!Voice has always been an iconic embodiment of what the brand “Gamania” is about. To stay in touch with the Gama Spirit, you can always

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2014.07.08

Exclusively 18: Signature Office Supplies Over the Years!

Our 18 years of history left a trail of collectible office supplies that we all take pride in owning. No matter if it’s on your desk, in your drawer, at your feet, attached to your bike, or kept at home... It makes you exclusively a “Gamanian”! Check out what you’re missing! 1.    The Gama Mug Collection 2.       Gama Stationary ▲ Gamania file holders. ▲ This package is only for Gamanians! We can’t do without it! ▲ Gash chubby pens. With the vintage GASH logo! 3.    Gamania ID cards ▲ Old swipe card holders (left). The new swipe card holders

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2014.07.08

Famous Sightings of the GAMAbuddy over the Years! G!Voice introduces: The 2-inch Mascot Figurine!

The GAMAbuddy is one of the most important symbols among us Gamanians. This month, G!Voice wishes to reminds you how often this little fellow pops up around you on a daily basis! Where do we usually see our little friend? Let’s take a look, shall we? ▲ Our mascot greets us every day when we set foot in Gama Island. ▲ It loves to watch us exercise during noontime at the gym. ▲ Or when we enjoy our afternoon tea, or share a smoke outside of Gama Island. ▲ GAMAbuddy’s favorite hobby is gazing out of display windows and

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2014.07.08

The world today used to be imaginations in the past

What expectations did the past have for the future? Why did our world today turn out the way it is? Have you ever wondered about these questions? 100 years again, 19th century artist Jean-Marc Côté illustrated a series of images titled “Visions of the Year 2000”. Let’s see how well his predictions fit with our modern society nowadays!      The future in the eyes of the past   How we imagined the future 100 years ago  Present day  Super cleaning robots Autonomous vacuum cleaners  Achievement: 130% Even though the robot is doing all the work, it is still

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2014.07.04

The Lord of the Brands! Sanrio’s Road to International Fandom

Sanrio is a name that anyone discussing in terms of intellectual property will always refer to. While Disney started from building characters, Sanrio started from product production: Everything had a Hello Kitty logo on it, and anything with a Hello Kitty logo on it sold. About Sanrio Origin: The name Sanrio comes from Spanish, meaning “holy river” Founded: 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji as the Yamanashi Silk Company. IP Assets include: Hello Kitty, Melody, Keroppi, Pompompurin, Badtz-Maru and more    This white, bob-tail cat with a red bow has been one of the most loved characters in history. She is

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2014.07.04

The Master of Story-telling! Disney: An Empire built on Toons

When you think of animation, you think of Disney. Disney started with the character of a single mouse, and now owns the world’s largest and most successful brand in the entertainment business. Recently the debate on Disney’s agressiveness for ALL intellectual properties is one of the hottest topics anywhere. First with Pixar, Marvel, and now Lucasfilm - What will become of all these well-known names, and how will they all fit into the universe of Disney?   About the Walt Disney Company Founded: 1922 as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. IPs Assets include: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White and

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2014.07.04

Battle of the Superheroes! A Look into DC Comics

DC Comics is the oldest and largest comic book companies in the United States, owning over 1,000 well-known characters -- mostly superheroes. This includes the popular cultural icon, Superman! DC Comics went through a lot to solidify the image of Superman in the DC universe. Needless to say, with all the movies about him, the battle over Superman’s intellectual property has been a fascinating one. About DC Comics Origin: Started with the publishing of Detective Comics, Inc. Founded: 1934 as National Allied Publications IP Assets include: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern Parent Company: Warner Bros Entertainment

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2014.07.04

A New Rising IP Star! How Angry Birds Won Over the App World

Promoting a character intellectual property is not an easy task. It calls for solid public recognition and constant daily-life references. Since 2009, Angry Birds has become the most popular mobile App of its time. This year, an amusement park inspired by the game opens in Zhejiang, China. So what’s the story behind its creator, Rovio Entertainment Ltd.? What’s the secret to a character IP success? About Rovio Entertainment Founded: 2003 as Relude, 2005 changed to Rovio Entertainment Ltd. IP Assets include: Angry Birds, Bad Piggies Headquarters: Espoo, Finland Revenue: €152.2 million (2012)            “Twang! ----

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2014.07.04

Mapping Gamania’s IP! A Talk with Sanvy

Superman, Hello Kitty, Disney, and Angry Birds. By now you already now what intellectual property is all about. Actually, here in Gamania, we also have experts that secure rights to our intellectual property. Last year when Mig Said was in collaboration with one of Taiwan’s popular teen dramas, the Square-Head Lion instantly became a household image. This was made possible by Global Pursuit (GPNA), our studio-turned licensing company led by our very own Sanvy Hsieh, the Director of Gamania’s Creativity Center. About Global Pursuit Established by Sanvy Hsieh of the Creativity Center in 2012 IP assets include: Harajuku Lovers,

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2014.07.03

The Next Generation! The Web 3. 0 Revolution

Have you surfed the net today? Looking up info, checking Facebook, online shopping, streaming music, downloading files... We already forgot how living was like before the era of the Internet. That doesn’t mean we are always aware of its changes, though. During the San Francisco New Media Expo in 2004, the concept of Web 2. 0 had just been introduced to the world. Only 2 years later, Web 3. 0 became the only thing people were talking about. But now Web 3. 0 is not just “talk” anymore. It is actually taking place among us! This month, G!Voice invites

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2014.07.03

Evolution, Now! The Battlefield of Web 3. 0 Businesses

Where there’s people, there’s needs. Where there are different communities, there will be different needs. The Web 3. 0 Era calls for a change in the way your phones, internet and community affect your life style. Everyone in this business is holding their breathes to see who is able to make the crucial next step. Today, G!Voice takes a look at what the pros are saying about this. What opportunities exactly will the Web 3. 0 era bring?      SoLoMo &SoMoCloGlo    From the look of the current market trend, expert entrepreneur analysts John Doerr and Fred Wilson

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