Vision eyes ad revenue from The Kampala Sun

[Walter Wafula] Vision Group, a multimedia house in Uganda, expects The Kampala Sun to lift its advertising revenue as it picks up in the market, says the head of marketing, Susan Nsibirwa, in an interview last week. 23 Jan 2012 09:54

Consumer Confidence Survey: Economy again top global concern

NEW YORK, US: Global online consumer confidence fell for the seventh consecutive quarter as confidence in 31 of 56 global markets measured declined, according to from Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics into what consumers watch and buy. 9 Nov 2011 09:36

MetropolitanRepublic Uganda continues to grow

MetropolitanRepublic, a South African-based advertising agency which opened its doors in Kampala, Uganda, seven months ago, recently spread its coverage into Sub-Saharan Africa. 7 Nov 2011 14:40

AMI, Google starts project to keep African media alive

[Walter Wafula] Bizcommunity.com has suspended the article 'AMI, Google starts project to keep African media alive' by Walter Wafula, published on Wednesday, 21 September 2011, pending an investigation in the correctness of the facts. We regret any confusion caused. 21 Sep 2011 12:00

Brand Africa Forum to present first Brand Africa 100 awards

Pan-African consumers can now vote for their most admired and valued brands in the inaugural Brand Africa 100 Awards, which coincides with the second annual Brand Africa Forum. The continent's most valued brands will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 29 September 2011 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa . 15 Sep 2011 14:25

Ugandan government cuts advertising budget by 50%

The government has announced a 50% reduction in advertising budget necessitating the media industry in Uganda to quickly rethink its sources of revenue. Finance minister Maria Kiwanuka said the move is part of efforts to save US$16.8 million (UGX40 billion) aimed at improving service delivery in the country. 13 Jun 2011 11:35

Carat Saracen, Metropolitan Republic to collab on MTN Uganda campaign

CAPE TOWN: Carat Saracen has collaborated with South African creative agency Metropolitan Republic to handle all aspects (creative and strategy) of advertising for MTN in Uganda. Carat Saracen will handle media platforms whilst Metropolitan Republic will handle the creative side as well as client service. 3 Jun 2011 11:53

Loerie Awards adds PR category for 2011

The Loerie Awards has introduced a PR category to this year's awards. Public Relations Industry of Southern Africa (PRISA) spokesperson Bridget von Holdt believes the move is indicative of the importance of strategic communication in the overall communication mix and that the inclusion of PR exposes other industries to the real value of strategic communication and its vital role in brand management. 20 Apr 2011 13:11

SA's MetropolitanRepublic silent on Uganda entry

[Walter Wafula] MetropolitanRepublic, a South African-based advertising agency, is expected to open business in Uganda after securing advertising business from telecommunications company, MTN. Metropolitan is reportedly causing ripples in the market with the deal and its anticipated entry. 18 Apr 2011 12:59

Tickets on sale for 2011 Loeries

Tickets for The 33rd Annual Loerie Awards are on sale as of 12pm today, Monday, 18 April 2011. The festival weekend, hosted in Cape Town, will take place from 16-18 September. Tickets can be booked on the Loeries website via the new electronic booking system. 18 Apr 2011 10:32

Red carpet treatment for Loeries

In line with international festivals, the 33rd Annual Loerie Awards have upscaled and this year the festival weekend, 16-18 September 2011, features black tie affairs, with red carpet, at its new venue, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Tickets to the awards ceremonies are limited to 1500 per night and an additional 1000 tickets will be available for the Official Party. 6 Apr 2011 08:59

Loeries 2011 opens for entries, categories revised

The Loerie Awards launched its 2011 campaign, Tuesday 15 March 2011, entitled "Don't hate. Create", created by Draftfcb and supported by a mobisite and specially developed augmented reality apps, linking digital technology to the printed media, along with a revamp of its award categories. 15 Mar 2011 13:19

2011 Maputo International Ad Festival set for May

The sixth Maputo International Advertising Festival will take place from 25-27 May 2011, AMEP - the Mozambican Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Association announced yesterday. The festival recognises advertising agencies, producers and communications companies worldwide especially from Africa and the Indian Ocean regions. 23 Feb 2011 07:22

ZK Advertising tops Uganda PR awards

[Walter Wafula] Ugandan marketing and media management firm, ZK Advertising, emerged the Overall Winner of the 2010 Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards in Kampala last Friday, 13 August. ZK also won the Media Management Award. 17 Aug 2010 08:59