Commentary

Endangered Species! Is There a Future for the IMC Professional?

Endangered Species! Is There a Future for the IMC Professional?

That is a very good question and one I have asked myself almost daily for the last thirty years or more. Firstly we need to understand what the species are. I believe there are three kinds, the professional, the idealist... (Continue reading)

CPC, NCC save me from SwiftNetworks’ Data Magic

CPC, NCC save me from SwiftNetworks’ Data Magic

Due to a recent problem with the mast of my regular ISP, I turned to Swift Networks, which promises 4G broadband service. I have used my regular ISP for four years, have three points and been given consistently reliable service.... (Continue reading)

BRT and Change Palaver

BRT and Change Palaver

When the Lagos State Government introduced the Bus Rapid Transit popularly known as BRT, I am sure it was to aid transportation needs and offer convenience. However, in recent times this supposed pleasing service is no longer what it used... (Continue reading)

Big Ups to GTBank

Big Ups to GTBank

Two weeks ago, I got an email in my box from Guaranty Trust Bank and I said, ‘this 419ers are at it again.’ I have this habit of going through every email that comes into my inbox whether its a... (Continue reading)

For the Fear of Rapture, They All Joined the BrandWagon!

For the Fear of Rapture, They All Joined the BrandWagon!

My attention has been drawn to the comical turn this column has taken lately. Critics have been wondering if yours sincerely is veering into the business of comedy. And my official response? What else can one do at a time... (Continue reading)

Going … Going … and Jimoh Ibrahim Just Bought this Pen!

Going … Going … and Jimoh Ibrahim Just Bought this Pen!

Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim has been on a row: he has been buying over media enterprises with a view to turning them around. He bought National Mirror, The Sketch and recently Newswatch. The following is a no holds barred interview he... (Continue reading)

Raising an Army of Entrepreneurs in a Corporate Environment

Raising an Army of Entrepreneurs in a Corporate Environment

The new era of business has gradually surfaced even beyond what the ordinary eyes and mind could perceive. Like every new thing, we are going to have a more renewed business (and management) systems fashioned to suit the demands of... (Continue reading)

Between Creativity in Marketing Communication and Commercial Success of Brands

Between Creativity in Marketing Communication and Commercial Success of Brands

Tomi Ogunlesi The traditional notion of creativity, especially within the context of marketing communication, specifically advertising has evolved dramatically over the course of the past few years. Particularly more challenging is the attempt by advertisers at empirical measurement of the... (Continue reading)

Lessons from Nigeria’s 2011 Elections

Lessons from Nigeria’s 2011 Elections

Nigeria’s general elections lasted the full month of April, throwing in its wake salient PR and marketing lessons. In the days leading to the presidential election, the country looked like a battle ground, with the main candidates making frantic moves... (Continue reading)

Is Jesus the Highest Selling Brand?

Is Jesus the Highest Selling Brand?

Babatunde Adebola …And Jesus missed! Don’t you just wish he lived in the digital age! He would have been on facebook: you and Judas would have sent him a friend request. He would have been on twitter having so many... (Continue reading)