SM Cinema Is The First To Introduce Mobile Ticketing
Posted on 25 November 2010 | No responses | 920 views
SM Cinema, the largest local chain of movie theatres today announced the launch of its new website that will bring, online reservation and ticket purchasing to a revolutionary way of providing added convenience to its customers, across all of its cinemas nationwide.
The announcement comes just before the opening of the final Harry Potter movie.
With its new website, SM Cinema is the first to introduce mobile ticketing compatible to mobile phones from any manufacturer, Filipinos will be able to purchase tickets from the website and redeem the tickets at the cinemas using a mobile phone. This is made possible by using a simple text message which contains a code called “bCODE”.
Unlike other payment and ticketing services that require picture messages (such as a 2D barcode), data plans, special chipsets (like NFC), or mobile-app downloads with expensive smartphone devices, the bCODE-powered service is compatible with all mobile phones and consumer demographics.
Through this partnership with SM Cinema, bCODE will provide a network of its innovative, interactive 3G-enabled scanning terminals across all SM Cinemas in the Philippines. The first phase will feature both mobile-payment on the website and mobile-ticketing services in the cinemas.
bCODE’s unique, globally patented technology uses point-of-sale scanning terminals to securely read and authenticate plain-text, SMS-based encrypted codes from the display screens of mobile handsets. This allows consumers to access a variety of loyalty, ticketing, and payment services from existing platforms.
Mobile commerce via plain-text SMS means that anyone with a mobile device can instantly benefit. BCODE’s technology is compatible with more than 2,000 mobile-phone models and more than 4 billion existing devices globally.
Leading IT-services provider e-Commerce Asia Ltd. (ECOM) with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong and the Philippines will integrate, implement, and support this redemption network, which will provide SM Cinemas with advanced mobile-commerce services such as payment, ticketing and loyalty marketing.
According to Michael Mak, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based bCODE: “The competitive landscape has permanently changed, and merchants earning the most customer loyalty will, in turn, become the most profitable. That’s why we designed our bCODE loyalty platform to help retailers reach, reward, and retain customers.”
About ECOM
ECOM provides electronic commerce products and services for businesses to initiate, integrate and innovate efficient consumer systems both locally and globally between trade partners and consumers. ECOM’s offices are in Shanghai, Hong Kong and the Philippines. ECOM is the exclusive local partner of the bCODE service, a mobile-commerce service based on a patented encrypted plain-text SMS message, ubiquitous on billions of devices. Founded in 1998, ECOM serves more than 2,000 corporations in the local and global retail industry alone with its e-Commerce platform and services. For more information, visit www.ecomasialtd.com.
About bCODE
bCODE provides the world’s most reliable mobile phone scanning technology for mobile loyalty, ticketing, and payment. bCODE, is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices in Sydney, Singapore and Dubai. bCODE Inc. is the provider of the bCODE service, a mobile-commerce service based on a patented encrypted plain-text SMS message, ubiquitous on billions of devices. Founded in 2004, customers include Sprint Nextel, Vodafone, Globe, QTel, Virgin Mobile, Screenvision, IKEA, Harrah’s, Ford, MasterCard, Adidas, Carl’s Jr, CeBIT, Singapore Airshow, Golden Village Cinemas, Commonwealth Games, as well as developer partners across 35 nations. For more information, visit www.bcode.com.
Get Free Delicious Treats From Your Global Pinoy Card and Greenwich!
Posted on 25 November 2010 | No responses | 490 views
As its way of honoring and thanking our modern-day heroes, the SM Supermalls’ OFW Committee – under its SM Cares Program, is pleased to announce another value-added treat to its Global Pinoy Card members.
The “Bayaning Global Pinoy” promo entitles SM Global Pinoy cardholders to free treats in Greenwich branches in select SM Supermalls beginning November 1. For every P400.00 single receipt dine-in purchase in SM Greenwich branches, a Global Pinoy cardholder simply has to present his/her GPC card and upon ordering, can choose to avail any one free serving of the following: one (1) serving of Meaty Spaghetti, one (1) pitcher of Coke, or one (1) serving of solo Pizza Fries.
The promo is available at Greenwich stores in select SM Supermalls nationwide. This promo will run until January 31, 2011. To inquire about participating Greenwich branches, customers may call the GPC hotline at (02) 585-8425 or email: info@smglobalpinoy.com. Per DTI NCR Permit No. 7392, Series of 2010.
ABOUT THE SM GLOBAL PINOY CARD:
If you are an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) or a relative of an OFW, you too can be an SM Global Pinoy cardholder to avail of this treat – plus over P150,000.00 worth of perks and privileges to be claimed at over 150 select SM Supermalls’ stores and other partner establishments. Simply fill up an application form at any SM Supermalls’ Global Pinoy Centers found in select malls, present any proof of identification as an OFW or beneficiaries can present their proof of remittance to avail of a Global Pinoy Card and pay a one-time P150.00 membership fee, and you’re on your way to enjoy these exclusive perks for Global Pinoys.
The GPC card entitles each cardholder exclusive access to the Global Pinoy Center, an exclusive lounge specifically-made for our Global Pinoy heroes, found at select SM Supermalls. The GPC center functions as an exclusive hub for OFWs and their families. It comes complete with comfortable lounge chairs, refreshments, free use of Intel-provided computer terminals with free internet access, free video conferencing calls through its partnership with Abot Tanaw, and free mobile phone charging. Long bank lines can be avoided via a BDO remittance counter present, along with a Forex counter that offers competitive rates. You can also purchase various prepaid cards at ease. Global Pinoys can likewise avail of free consultation and trainings at a special counter through its partnership with OWWA and TESDA.
Currently, there are 25 Global Pinoy Centers at select SM Supermalls nationwide, and come 2011, SM targets to open a GPC center in all of its 40 malls.
A Package from Malaysia
Posted on 24 November 2010 | No responses | 345 views
was super delighted to see stamps in the package 
Just got the package I’ve been waiting for from Malaysia. It’s my first online purchase and sort of a birthday gift for myself.
Will let you know more what’s in it soon.
The Beatles are now on iTunes
Posted on 22 November 2010 | No responses | 399 views
While I was trying to launch Safari, this one caught my attention. So to all Beatles lovers out there, you can now enjoy their music in iTunes 
SM Supermalls’ Christmas Celebration
Posted on 16 November 2010 | No responses | 1,134 views
Merry ‘ChriSMs’ at all SM Malls
SM Supermalls early this month kicked off its grandest and most glittering holiday celebration. In SM Megamall where the grand launch was held, families and friends saw the unveiling of this year’s centerpiece-the big red chair with Santa.
Those who graced the event include Menchie Abalos, wife of Mayor Benhur Abalos of Mandaluyong, Queenie Gonzales wife of Cong. Neptali Gonzalez, and beauty expert Cory Quirino.
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