Brands
Zenera Consulting announces launch of Digital marketing subsidiary, BuzzDigital
LAGOS, Nigeria – Leading Brand Management Company, Zenera Consulting, today announced the launch of its digital brand and marketing communications subsidiary, BuzzDigital.
BuzzDigital is an end-to-end digital communications company offering the highest quality social media and digital communications management to corporates wishing to connect with audiences in Africa. Anchored on a unique integrated marketing and communications strategy, the vision of the company is to help corporate or retail brands generate conversion optimisation, positive perception and greater mindshare across Africa-focused digital media platforms.
Remarking on the launch, the Executive Chairman, BuzzDigital and Managing Partner, Zenera Consulting, Meka Olowola, said; “With 320 million people currently online networking, shopping, and searching digital contents, Africa is indeed the new Internet gold mine. This e-revolution is projected to contribute $300B to the African GDP by 2025. We have, therefore, designed BuzzDigital to support astute brands that are fast adopting digital content management as the fulcrum of their communications strategy with African audiences.”
Following the successful execution of three major international digital marketing campaigns in 2014, the management of Zenera Consulting received the Board’s approval on October 14, 2014 to set up an independent digital partner firm to help clients accelerate their brand growth and transform for success in the digital world. This brings to three the total number of companies under the Zenera group; in 2013, Zenera acquired a six-year old media agency firm, RedBee to drive its events management and advertising functions.
“Digital marketing is rapidly disrupting established business models and upending entire sectors in today’s Africa. With our unique spoke-hub distribution model, my role as Executive Chairman is to support a highly talented management team to demystify digital technology and help clients unlock new drivers for growth and competitive advantage.” Added Meka Olowola.
The entrance of BuzzDigital into the dynamic online media space is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the online communications experience by facilitating a seamless transition from strategy development to implementation. Clients are expected to see their communications transform as digital and social behaviours take the centre stage of their marketing strategy and overall communications strategy.
According to the Senior Strategy Manager, Zenera Consulting, Kelvin Keshi, “Due to the complex and sensitive nature of most of our briefs, our clients prefer our group to be a one-stop communications advisory centre. Last year, we saw 32% of our revenues emanate from digital marketing, making specialised digital brands management a business imperative to cater for existing and prospective clientele. With this spin off, we have effectively decoupled Zenera Consulting from this responsibility, allowing it to focus on its core mandate of brands development and investor communications”
BuzzDigital has immediately commenced operations from its Victoria Island, Lagos, head office whilst working on opening a regional office in London.
Brands
Family Fun Unleashed: Indomie Love Bowl Premiering This Month
The premiere of the “Indomie Love Bowl,” a family game show sponsored by Indomie in collaboration with Multichoice, is scheduled for October 22, 2023.
The 13-episode series will showcase three families per episode, competing for the coveted title and attractive prizes.
The victorious family in the reality show stands to gain significant rewards, with the first-place winners earning an impressive 5 million Naira.
The second and third-place families will receive 2.5 million Naira and 1.5 million Naira, respectively. Beyond the cash prizes, the winning families will relish a two-year abundance of Indomie products, renowned for their delightful flavor and quality.
Asiwaju Temitope, Head of Corporate Communications for Indomie, emphasized the brand’s deep connection with love and excitement in the food category as the driving force behind the show.
The primary goal of the show is to elevate values such as love within families, particularly emphasizing the special bonds between mothers and children.
The collaboration with Multichoice was a strategic move, leveraging its broad outreach and the widespread accessibility of DSTV in numerous households. This ensures the game show’s broad and impactful reach.
“We created this games show and we chose this with family represented by mums and children. It’s going to involve several families and winners willl emerge based on the programmes. 3 families will emerge as winners with consolatory prizes. We chose Multichoice because it is a big reach and there’s no home where you won’t find DSTV”.
Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at Multichoice West Africa, underscored that the “Indomie Love Bowl” revolves around themes of unity, bonding, and the special affection between mothers and children.
Set to debut on October 22, 2023, at 7 pm on the Africa Magic Family channel, the show aims to deliver thrilling moments and dynamic interactions among family members.
Stephanie Coker, the show’s host and On-Air personality, expressed her joy in being involved in the project, particularly as a mother. She eagerly anticipated watching the show with her daughter, celebrating the special bond between mothers and children, the exciting games, and the evident team spirit. Coker also emphasized the chemistry with her co-host, Darasimi, promising an engaging experience for the audience.
Brands
BUA Takes Bold Step: Slashes Price Of Cement
BUA Cement PLC has declared a cut in the price of its cement product to N3,500 per bag, effective from Monday, October 2, 2023.
. The company cites its dedication to fostering growth in the building materials and infrastructural sectors as the reason behind this reduction.
The announcement was made through a statement posted on its X page, previously known as Twitter.
This decision follows the chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu’s commitment to reviewing the product’s price after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu weeks ago.
The statement read in part, “We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year, in order to spur development in the building materials and infrastructure sectors.
“As per the commitment made to reduce prices and following a periodic review of our operations for efficiency, the management of BUA Cement Plc wishes to announce and inform our esteemed customers, stakeholders, and the public that effective October 2, 2023, we have decided to bring the price reduction forward.
“As a result, BUA Cement would now be sold at an ex-factory* price of 3,500 Naira per bag so that Nigerians can begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the completion of our plants.
“Upon completion of the ongoing construction of our new plants, which would increase our production volumes to 17million metric tonnes per annum, BUA Cement PLC intends to review these prices further in line with our earlier pronouncements by the first quarter of 2024.”
Brands
Again, Dangote Clinches ‘Brand of the Year’ Award
Dangote Industries Limited has received the prestigious Brand of the Year award, acknowledging the company’s outstanding corporate performance in the past year.
At a ceremony held in Lagos, John Ajayi, the Publisher of Marketing Edge, clarified that the award conferred upon Dangote is the flagship recognition, highlighting the company’s consistent contributions to the economic advancement of Nigeria and Africa.
Mr. Ajayi emphasized that this recognition encompasses a broad spectrum of business investments and corporate initiatives carried out by Dangote across the African continent.
He noted “This recognition covers many business investments and corporate interventions carried out by the company in Africa as a continent.”
During the award presentation, he credited Dangote’s exceptional position in its industry to its robust efforts in generating employment opportunities, thereby positively impacting numerous youths.
Additionally, he praised Dangote Industries for its steadfast dedication to the development of vital infrastructure.
He highlighted that the award presentation marked a significant milestone during Marketing Edge’s 20th-anniversary celebration and the 11th edition of its annual Brands and Advertising Excellence Award.
Numerous other brands were also honored for their exceptional achievements in the market.
Mr. Ajayi underscored that Marketing Edge’s two-decade presence in the industry has firmly established it as a trustworthy and authoritative partner for all stakeholders in the Nigerian marketing and advertising landscape.