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India’s latest Google probe sparked by junior antitrust researchers

July 9, 2019 Marketing Edge

NEW DELHI: Two junior Indian antitrust research associates and a law school student were behind a complaint that sparked a probe into Google‘s alleged anti-competitive practices in the country, in what has become another regulatory challenge for the U.S. firm. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a full-blown investigation into Alphabet Inc’s Google in April for alleged abuse of […]

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Meet Marketing Edge Summit/Awards Panelist

June 19, 2019 Ralph Tathagata

Funke Nwankwo is a seasoned professional with about 25 years’ experience in Marketing Communications, Media & Brands Strategy, Events and Public Relations. Funke spent most of her career in some of the foremost Advertising Agencies in Nigeria but recently embraced the challenge of working in the public sector for a robust work experience. She is […]

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MTN’s listing on NSE may be stalled

May 14, 2019 Ralph Tathagata

The proposed date for listing by MTN Nigeria on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is likely to change. The scheduled 16 May date may no longer be achievable as the telco will have to get all necessary approvals to every document relating to the new status within two days. Reports had it that Africa’s […]

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X3M Ideas projects growth for Nigeria advertising

May 6, 2019 Marketing Edge

Nigeria advertising industry is careering on a steady path of progress and may soon become a continental leader. This projection was made by the Managing Director of X3M Ideas, Steve Babaeko, in Lagos, recently. “Nigeria advertising is one of the big things that is set to happen in the continent apart from agencies in North […]

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Experiential marketing grosses over N50b says EXP Boss

May 6, 2019 Marketing Edge

The Managing Director, EXP Marketing Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Rosemary Akpo, has said that the Nigerian experiential marketing industry is worth over N50 billion in terms of spend. Akpo, who disclosed this during an exclusive interview with MARKETING EDGE, stressed that EXP Marketing has positioned itself to take a larger chunk of that spend. She pointed […]

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Tek Experts advocates for gender equity, releases industry whitepaper

May 4, 2019 Marketing Edge

Leading global provider of business and IT support services, Tek Experts has released its industry whitepaper titled:”Achieving Gender Balance: Views from Across the IT Industry” aimed at advocating for equal rights for the womenfolk in the IT industry in Nigeria. The paper focuses on severally issues that were affecting the women in the Nigerian IT […]

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MTN appoints Sanusi as non-executive director

May 3, 2019 Marketing Edge

MTN Group has appointed Lamido Sanusi, emir of Kano and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as a non-executive director on its board. In a statement released on Friday, the Johannesburg-based telecommunications company also announced the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas, South Africa’s former deputy finance minister, as chairman. Jonas will replace Phuthuma Nhleko, […]

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Leo Burnett Worldwide executive chairman and CCO to exit

May 3, 2019 Marketing Edge

Publicis Groupe’s Leo Burnett Worldwide Executive Chairman and Global Chief Creative Officer Mark Tutssel is planning to retire at the end of June. He’ll work with Publicis Groupe CCO Nick Law and the Leo Burnett global creative council to ensure a smooth transition and “determine what makes the most sense for the global network going […]

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TBWA/CONCEPT appoints new directors to boost growth

May 2, 2019 Marketing Edge

The Board of TBWA\CONCEPT has announced the appointment of Ranti Atunwa, and Osibo Imhoitsike, as executive directors effective January 1, 2019, as the agency pushes to become more competitive. According to its Chairman, ‘Lere Awokoya, “we have a strong belief in the capacity of Osibo and Ranti to continue to grow and sustain the company’s […]

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X3M Music Announces Simi’s Departure Following Expiration of Recording Contract

May 2, 2019 Marketing Edge

X3M Music is today announcing the departure of one of its recording artistes Simisola Ogunleye following the expiration of her recording contract. The Lagos-based label confirms, in a statement signed by A&R executive Vincent Nwanze, that both parties have determined to not renew the contract. In a career that is still unfolding, Simi has emerged […]

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