Nigerian tech start-ups have embraced public relations (PR) in an impressive yet uncharacteristic way. It is uncharacteristic because, in this market, start-ups do not care about brand building. All they want to do is sell, and they often turn to digital marketing to drive sales. How this interest in PR amongst Nigerian founders came to […]
Author Archives: Efe Obiomah
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Nov
Nov
As the influence of the screen – television, cinema and streaming – continues to increase, debates about the negative impacts of television continue to rage. Still, television plays an important role in public relations (PR). Ahead of World Television Day, we are spotlighting some movies and TV shows you can enjoy this weekend with noteworthy […]
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Oct
Oct
As the year draws to a close, it is time to begin to think about what your business would like to achieve in the new year. Before the festivities kick in, have a budget planning session which will enable you identify business objectives and a budget that will drive those objectives. Finalising a plan and […]
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Oct
Oct
“Brand story” and “storytelling” are new buzzwords thrown around by content marketers which have left many clients locally, feeling bamboozled. If you are one of those clients, after reading this post, you will be at ease. Let us begin with the “Brand story.” A “Brand story” captures the essence of your brand by recounting the […]
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Sep
Sep
A couple of days ago, I found myself in a discussion about the logos of the three major contending political parties – it’s great to be able to say “three major parties.” At the core of the discussion was the Nigerian Labour Party’s brand recognition amid its growing popularity. Someone wanted to know what the […]
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Sep
Sep
Several Nigerian small businesses are unfamiliar with the 7Ps of Marketing also known as the Marketing Mix. As such, they are not exploiting them appropriately to grow their businesses. The marketing mix consists of; the product (or service), price, place (distribution), promotion (advertising, product PR, sales promotions, direct marketing and personal selling), physical evidence, people […]
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Aug
Aug
Very often, I get asked by small business owners why they need a website, and my answer is very simple, “because it is a great way to generate sales leads.” Here’s a scenario. Recently, a friend asked me to advise a friend of hers – a small business owner – how she might create some […]
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Aug
Aug
When you ask most individuals what is the most important thing required to start a business, they say funding. When you ask what they require to grow their business, they say funding. Money will never be enough for any business irrespective of size, so the secret is to prioritise and to learn to scale and […]
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Jul
Jul
A lot of Nigerian start-ups or small business owners are in a hurry to hire a PR firm to launch their businesses. However, when these small business owners approach PR consultants seeking their services, more often than not, they are unfamiliar with the briefing process. The relationship between any organisation and PR firm should kick […]
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Jul
Jul
When many people think of branding, they think about logos, brand colours and slogans. However, when you think of personal branding, it becomes glaring that branding is much more than the visual elements. This is because your reputation is your personal brand. A key goal behind building a personal brand is to create a strong […]