The Huawei Nova 3i, a mid-range smartphone released in 2018, was the subject of several distinct promotional campaigns in the Philippines. These campaigns offered a variety of freebies and discounts to consumers, ranging from instant accessories to exclusive workshop access. Based on the provided documentation, the offers were primarily structured around purchase incentives, seasonal events, and specific carrier partnerships. This article details the specific freebies, eligibility requirements, and redemption processes associated with these historical promotions.
Pre-Order Freebies and Retail Incentives
One of the earliest recorded incentives for the Huawei Nova 3i was a pre-order campaign that ran from July 19 to July 27, 2018. According to the documentation, customers who placed a pre-order for the device were eligible to receive a free Bluetooth speaker. This offer was available through specific online retail channels, notably Lazada.
Following the initial release, Huawei launched a "back-to-school" promo on June 1 and 2, 2019. This campaign offered freebies with the purchase of select Huawei smartphones, including the Nova 3i. The documentation specifies that this promo was available only in "select Huawei stores." While the specific freebies for the Nova 3i in this specific back-to-school event are not listed in the source material, the general structure of the offer required a direct purchase at a physical retail location during the specified dates.
Seasonal and Holiday Promotional Campaigns
Huawei executed a "Christmas Grand Promotion" that included the Nova 3i, specifically the Limited Edition Pearl White variant. The promotion, which was active as of the document's publication date, offered specific freebies based on the device purchased. For the Huawei Nova 3i Pearl White, the freebie was listed as an "Outdoor Speaker worth PHP 2,990."
This Christmas promotion was not limited to a single redemption method. It included physical activation events known as "Huawei Snow Events" and "Christmas Promotions" held at specific locations and dates: * December 1: SM Aura * December 24: Glorietta * November 16 to January 15: Christmas Roadshow
Additionally, the documentation notes that prices for the Nova 3i were dropped starting March 9, 2019, and again on unspecified dates for a summer promotion, suggesting that Huawei utilized price reductions as a parallel incentive strategy alongside freebie distribution.
Carrier-Specific Offers
Partnerships with telecommunications providers were a significant channel for Nova 3i promotions. Globe, a major telecom provider in the Philippines, offered a pre-order for the Nova 3i that included "exciting freebies." The specific nature of these freebies is not detailed in the available source text, but the offer required ordering through the Globe network.
Educational Workshops and Non-Monetary Freebies
Beyond physical products, Huawei offered a unique promotional value through the "Huawei Nova Academy." This program conducted a series of workshops designed to help users maximize the Nova 3i's camera features. Workshops covered topics including: * Makeup and portrait photography * Landscape photography * Food photography * Vlogging (hosted by YouTube star Bella Racelis)
Participation in these workshops was free, but required registration via Huawei Mobile on Facebook and confirmation via email. Winners of the vlogging workshop received "usable freebies to start their vlogging career," though the specific items are not listed in the text.
Eligibility and Redemption Processes
Based on the source material, eligibility for these offers depended on the specific campaign: * Purchase Requirements: Most freebies (speakers, accessories) required the purchase of the Nova 3i. The back-to-school promo required a purchase on specific dates (June 1-2, 2019). The Christmas promo required a purchase of the specific Nova 3i Pearl White model. * Location Restrictions: The back-to-school promo was restricted to "select Huawei stores." The Christmas Snow Events were restricted to specific malls (SM Aura, Glorietta). * Pre-Order Requirements: The initial Bluetooth speaker offer required a pre-order placed between July 19 and July 27, 2018. * Workshop Registration: The Nova Academy workshops required registration and email confirmation, but did not appear to require a purchase, only ownership or interest in the device.
The documentation does not provide details on mail-in rebate processes or online claim forms for these specific historical offers. The redemption for the Christmas events appears to have been instant at the physical roadshows and mall events.