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NIMASA to Rebrand at 3rd African Maritime Conference
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
From April 19 to April 21, 2017, maritime administrators from 32 African countries would converge in Abuja for the 3rd Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) conference.
During the programme, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) would unveil its new identity as its chart a new course in the maritime industry.
Addressing journalists at a world press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside, noted that the unveiling ceremony would be performed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to him, the President was determined to see a reformed NIMASA. He said Mr Buhari takes safety of the country’s waterways very serious, stressing this was the reason he (President) gave his approval for the hosting of the event after Nigeria failed in the past.
Mr Peterside said against the backdrop of the key resolutions and decisions of the 2nd AAMA Conference held in Sandton, South Africa in October 2013, was the convening of the 3rd AAMA Conference in 2014.
According to him, “Nigeria was unable to host the 3rd Conference in 2014 and NIMASA reactivated the hosting right for April 19 to April 21, 2017.”
He told newsmen that the 3rd Conference would hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja with the theme ‘Sustainable Use of Africa’s Oceans and Sea.’
The event, held in conjunction with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), is set to draw a road map for future sustainable work plan of the association, the NIMASA boss said.
He emphasised that hosting the conference this year was critical to returning Nigeria into the IMO council, thereby making the country a force to be reckoned with again globally.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A woman, Mrs Dove Akinadewo, has emerged as a brand-new car winner in the 3rd Bigi Watch and Win Promo in Lagos.
She clinched the prize at the raffle draw event held at Silverbird Cinemas for consuming Bigi drink products.
Mrs Akinadewo, a Bigi Cherry Cola lover, expressed her excitement over the gift and lauded the Bigi brand for engaging consumers with memorable experiences that change lives across the country.
“I am so happy. I am now a brand-new car owner, and I have Bigi drinks to thank for this. Whenever I watch movies now, I think of Bigi drinks and take my favourite Cherry Cola to heighten my movie experience,” she said cheerfully.
The Watch and Win Promo is an event flagged off by Bigi drinks in December 2021 to excite movie and cinema lovers in Lagos and Abuja by offering them rewards for their viewing experiences.
At the draw in Lagos, other consumers received consolation prizes like laptops, Bigi products, blenders, printers, air pods, and several others.
Commenting on the development, the Assistant Brand Manager of Bigi, Ms Biola Aransiola, reaffirmed the brand’s goal and commitment to creating refreshing experiences for its consumers, especially movie and entertainment lovers in the country.
“With the Watch and Win Promo, the Bigi brand offers movie lovers an exciting, enduring and thrilling experience that will consolidate consumers’ loyalty,” she affirmed, stressing that the promo demonstrates the brand’s commitment to the growth of the movie industry and entertainment sector by adding value to lives through rewarding movie and cinema lovers.
The Watch and Win Promo inspires exciting movie experiences that offer movie lovers and consumers a great reward for their money while enjoying their favorite movies with family and friends.
With the third edition of the promo, the Bigi brand has heightened the excitement and anticipation of the initiative as movie lovers in Lagos and Abuja keep looking forward to storming the Silverbird cinemas to engage with the brand which offers its unique and thrilling experience with its array of 13 fantastically refreshing variants from its portfolio.
By Philip Odiakose
Public relations is an integral part of any organization’s communication strategy. It involves creating and maintaining a positive image of the brand in the minds of the target audience. PR professionals use various tactics, such as media relations, influencer marketing, and content creation, to achieve their goals.
However, measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of these tactics is crucial to understanding the return on objective (ROO) and making data-driven decisions.
In recent years, many PR professionals have turned to automated dashboards to measure and analyze their PR metrics. While these dashboards offer a level of convenience, they are falling short in PR measurement. In this article, I will explore why automated dashboards are not the silver bullet for PR measurement.
- Lack of Customization
One of the major drawbacks of automated dashboards is the lack of customization. These dashboards are designed to be a one-size-fits-all solution, which means that they may not capture all the metrics that are relevant to a particular PR campaign or engagement.
For instance, if a company is running a campaign to increase its media presence, the automated dashboard may not track all the relevant metrics, making it difficult to gauge the campaign’s success accurately. Automated dashboards may also not take into account the specific goals and objectives of the PR campaign, resulting in incomplete data and inaccurate results.
- Inability to Measure the Quality of Coverage
Automated dashboards are designed to measure the quantity of media coverage, such as the number of mentions, shares, or likes. However, they are unable to measure the quality of the coverage. Quality metrics, such as tone, message penetration, and audience reach, are essential for PR professionals to determine the effectiveness of their campaigns.
Automated dashboards may miss crucial quality metrics that could impact the PR campaign’s success. For example, a high number of media mentions may seem positive, but if the tone of the coverage is negative, it could harm the brand’s image and reputation.
- Lack of Human Analysis
Automated dashboards rely on algorithms to analyze data, which may not always produce accurate results. There are certain nuances and context-specific factors that can only be identified by human analysis. For example, a spike in media coverage for a particular brand could be due to negative news coverage, which an automated dashboard may not be able to differentiate from positive coverage.
Human analysis is necessary to understand the context and nuances of PR measurement accurately. Automated dashboards may also miss out on important trends and patterns that require a human touch to identify and analyze.
- Inability to Integrate with Other Data Sources
PR measurement is not just about measuring media coverage. It requires integration with other data sources, such as web analytics, sales data, and customer feedback. Automated dashboards may not be able to integrate with all these sources, making it difficult for PR professionals to get a holistic view of the campaign’s effectiveness.
For instance, if a PR campaign is designed to increase sales, the automated dashboard may not be able to connect the media coverage to the actual sales figures, leading to incomplete data and inaccurate results.
- Lack of Actionable Insights
Automated dashboards provide a lot of data, but they may not provide actionable insights. PR professionals need insights to make data-driven decisions and improve their campaigns. Automated dashboards may not provide insights that are specific to the campaign’s objectives, making it difficult to improve and optimize the campaign.
PR professionals need insights that can help them identify what is working and what is not and make adjustments accordingly. Automated dashboards may not be able to provide such insights, resulting in incomplete data and inaccurate results.
In conclusion, automated dashboards may offer a level of convenience in PR measurement, but they are falling short of providing accurate, comprehensive, and actionable insights.
PR professionals should opt for Media Intelligence Consultants that provide human analysis and measure both the quantity and quality of media coverage. Such solutions can help PR professionals make data-driven decisions and improve their campaigns’ effectiveness.
Philip Odiakose is the Chief Insights Consultant at P+ Measurement Services, a Media Intelligence Consultancy in Lagos state, Nigeria.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A free online digital marketing masterclass will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7 pm Nigerian time, with a certificate issued at the end of the training.
The course is being put together by a global partner of the world’s leading digital platforms, Aleph, as part of its Digital Ad Certificate, a global free online training and certification program in digital marketing aimed at people without prior experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn from the CEO and founder of the company, Mr Gaston Taratuta, who will share the learnings of his path to being selected as the world’s best entrepreneur in 2022.
Interested participants of the free 90-minute training titled How to be an Entrepreneur in the Digital World would be required to register through this link.
The training also includes a cooperative learning methodology focused on teamwork, which generates constant exchange with the other people taking the classes.
More than 7,000 students in 100 countries participated in the proposal, with a satisfaction ratio of 9.2 out of 10, according to surveys conducted with the students. The goal is to certify 50,000 people worldwide.
At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate from Aleph, which also shares the profiles of the graduates with the thousands of clients it has globally. The training lasts three months and includes theory, information on various platforms, cases, assignments, and masterclasses.
“When I started my path, I experienced difficulties accessing digital education, which is why we decided to make the Digital Ad Certificate available to everyone. This masterclass summarises my entrepreneurial journey and aims to inspire more people to get involved in digital marketing, one of the fastest-growing industries in the world that offers enormous development opportunities for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and even economies in the region,” Mr Taratuta said.
With only $5,000, Mr Taratuta founded IMS, the first company in Aleph’s portfolio, in 2005. The company quickly became a partner in the region of digital firms from Silicon Valley, which were starting to show their potential and appeal as platforms for brands.
In 2010, five years after its creation, IMS already had offices in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia and was consolidating its position alongside major digital platforms and collaborating with companies seeking new levels of attraction.
In 2017, with the acquisition of Httpool, the company embarked on a journey beyond the limits of the Americas, which was consolidated with the creation of Aleph Group Inc, a global company that in 2021 achieved unicorn status with a market valuation of over one billion dollars and a presence in more than 115 markets.
In 2022, he was selected as the “EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2022,” a global competition for entrepreneurs that includes businessmen from more than 60 countries.
“Our goal as a company is to universalize access to digital advertising to unlock economic development worldwide. To achieve this, we need many more people with technical knowledge in digital marketing, and that is why Digital Ad Certificate is a great opportunity,” added Mr Taratuta.
