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EAST AFRICA
Fabulous fabric framing system - Display Mania

Display Mania has launched a high-quality textile/fabric framing system as an addition to their snap frame range and which can be can be supplied in lengths or made to size. 6 Nov 2009 11:51


EAST AFRICA
Unfair advertising practice by Tanzanian government

Outdoor advertising companies have been ordered to remove their billboards from all regions in the Tanzanian Roads (Tanroads) reserve after the agency, within the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, appointed two local outdoor companies with exclusive rights for outdoor development across these regions. 23 Sep 2009 08:10




EAST AFRICA
Strong growth in mobile advertising - BuzzCity

The global recession is having some effect on mobile advertisers, but mobile advertising continues its strong overall growth, said the results of BuzzCity's quarterly Global Mobile Advertising Index, yesterday, Tuesday, 14 July 2009. The company is a global provider of wireless communities and consumer services. 15 Jul 2009 08:42


EAST AFRICA
AY&R East Africa rebrands to Young & Rubicam Brands

[Carole Kimutai] Ayton Young & Rubicam Group (AY&R) has been rebranded to Young & Rubicam Brands, a move aimed at better integrated communications and driving its pan-African growth. Young & Rubicam Brands was founded in 1972 as Hill Ayton Limited. 3 Apr 2009 10:06


EAST AFRICA
Flickr community's photos now distributed by Gallo Images - Gallo Images

The popular user-generated content, online photo site, Flickr, has joined forces with Getty Images in a recent deal with Yahoo! giving creative professionals access to original, authentic and uniquely personal images for commercial use. 24 Mar 2009 13:11




EAST AFRICA
Kenya's top ten advertisers in 2008

[Titus Kaloki] Amid the credit crunch and global economic downturn, firms are all trying to brace for a tougher future and this may only be achieved through intensive advertising using channels that offer value for money. In the year 2008, 20bn shillings were splashed by local firms on advertising. A big sum by any means. 2 Mar 2009 12:44


EAST AFRICA
Media CEO threatens to cut publicity

[Walter Wafula] There's every reason for companies to cut back expenditure to survive the effects of the current global financial crisis. However, Robert Kabushenga, chief executive officer of New Vision Printing and Publishing Company has warned companies in Uganda against chopping off advertising expenses from their budget because it will put their popularity on the line. 23 Feb 2009 11:12


EAST AFRICA
The US president Barack Obama has undoubtedly inspired art, street art and fashion - Gallo Images

The Getty Images Creative Research team finds how a politician is influencing marketing and advertising and how his look is becoming a visual reference. 29 Jan 2009 11:17


EAST AFRICA
Luvi Ogilvy keeps it off the hook

Reunion Island is the first French "state" with more deaths caused by alcohol-related accidents. Luvi Ogilvy (Reunion Island) approached the French Social and Health Security with the idea of creating a public awareness campaign around alcohol abuse, targeting young people. The campaign runs from December 27, 2008 to January 17, 2009. 13 Jan 2009 10:50


EAST AFRICA
Online media seen as Kenya's next advertising frontier

The Kenyan media landscape is no longer what it was in the 1990s; holding a television screen in your palm is now a reality; the internet continuously keeps online readers updated with breaking news at every turn. The digital era has led to renewed competition, as consumers look for comfort and speed. 31 Oct 2008 11:33


EAST AFRICA
Mike Walsh in Kenya for mentorship programme

[Carole Kimutai] Globally-renowned integrated marketing communications expert, Mike Walsh is in Kenya for a week long mentorship visit. Walsh, former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather (O&M) Europe and chairman of Ogilvy United Kingdom is an Ogilvy worldwide ambassador. 22 Sep 2008 11:51


EAST AFRICA
Kenya Tourist Board goes global

The Kenya Tourist Board will launch its first multimedia advertising campaign on CNN International, combining traditional TV spots with an online push comprising banner advertising and video pre-roll together with a run of print advertising in CNN's bi-monthly glossy travel magazine, CNN Traveller. 26 Aug 2008 15:21


EAST AFRICA
Young & Rubicam Kenya gets new MD

Neema Wamai is the new managing director of Ayton Young & Rubicam Group's advertising division - Y&R Nairobi. She will oversee and help re-invent communication strategies for major client accounts in East Africa. 4 Aug 2008 15:29


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