Jos is chosen speaker for Youthenics Conference

When you think of Araneta Coliseum, what comes to mind? High School Musical on Ice? A Tony Hadley or Rick Astley concert? How about the 30th Anniversary of Sharon Cuneta? Did it ever occur to you that it could be someone closer to home like our very own Jos Ortega…onstage?

Last July 29, our fearless leader was one out of five speakers who were selected to speak for the Philippine Marketing Association's Youthenics Conference at the Araneta Coliseum. Standing in front of 5,000 college and marketing students to talk about the world’s best youth-driven ads shouldn’t be a problem right?

it's showtime!

the audience

With nerves of steel, Jos confidently walked onstage and started his talk with a loud “YO!” He kept the crowd entertained and sustained his momentum all throughout. You could hear the laughter and cheers from the crowd as Jos showed various TV executions and shared his experiences in the advertising world.

Jos can give Michael V a sure run for his money!

“This type of experience is very humbling”, he said. And we totally agree. After all, can you imagine yourself standing in front of thousands, not stammering while you speak, genuinely smiling and conversing with the crowd, not getting discouraged by technical difficulties during your talk, and exuding the confidence and the passion of someone who loves doing what he does?

We have no doubt that Jos’ talk will continue to linger in the minds of those students. Now that’s what we call living well beyond the 31st second.

Special thanks to Maika for the text and photos