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Why Brands Should Take Media Monitoring Seriously in 2023
By Queen Nwabueze
Please allow. Let’s start this article by drawing the conclusion: Only Media Monitoring and Intelligence Services were able to foresee the level of uncertainty that 2023 would bring for businesses. Therefore, if you are not involved in the Nigerian Media Monitoring Industry, you must agree that trying to predict what the election year will bring is utterly absurd.
We all love data as business organizations, but it’s time to stop assessing and analyzing the effectiveness of our media and public relations strategy using unhelpful data, or we’ll miss the purpose.
What KPIs and metrics are you using for measurement? Equivalence in Advertising Value? Sorry, but AVE is considered to be a vanity metric, given its age.
Using a relatable analogy: Using vanity metrics to gauge the success of your marketing campaign is like using an Instagram filter to cover up all of your imperfections. You look fantastic, but that isn’t a true reflection of who you are.
Vanity metrics give the impression that your public relations and media campaign are successful. There isn’t really any value in the numerous newspaper references, the cover pages featuring your CEO, or the hundreds of connections to your website that you have. Why? Since they are also susceptible to manipulation, they won’t provide you with any ACCURATE information about your company or the behaviour of your supporters.
But! Today, it’s not about AVE and other meaningless numbers. Let’s discuss the elections in 2023.
What stage of election preparation are you at as a brand? Do you intend to keep tracking and assessing your exposure and reputation quotient in the same manner and hope for a different favourable outcome? No way!
Every new administration in Nigeria takes office with its own set of guidelines and regulations that frequently burn corporate organizations. The truth is that these gods just use their own method of rolling the dice, and someone very low on the corporate ladder loses something important. Numerous companies have had to close their stores as a result of inconsistent policies that the government of the time truly believed to be harmless.
Do we still punish this sleeping dog, though? Lay it off!
Change the baton yourself by going ahead. Start accepting accountability. How? The first step in getting anything in-depth for you is to work with Media Monitoring and Intelligence agencies who have received AMEC certification. AMEC? You ponder, “But why AMEC?”
A comprehensive, genuinely data-driven method of assessing and auditing communications became essential as PR evolved through time and PR professionals began working across all media. The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) now steps in to help with this. For measuring each PR effort for any significant brand, the Barcelona Principles and AMEC’s integrated evaluation methodology are the de facto gold standard.
As an AMEC member, P+ Measurement Services’ top piece of advice for companies in 2023 is to focus on holding yourself accountable rather than the unstable political landscape and the new administration. Ask your clients if they want to diversify their board, which used to be made up entirely of non-politicians. Additionally, look within. Are you noticing that you continually use the same spokespeople to target more conventional publications? Shake things up. Give everyone in the C-suite a chance to shine. Accept new publications that appeal to a wide readership! Simply change a few things up and watch how well you do. These days, the brands that deviate from the usual are the ones that succeed!
What about the incoming administration? Yes, you have developed a solid public affairs and government relations plan. But do they actually function? how did you find out? The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is another matter. The Lagos section? any further industry regulators? What problems exist? What new regulations are there? How precisely do they impact the existence and activities of the brand? Are you certain?
Did you even realize that there were policy updates and other modifications that you might not have been aware of because you were preoccupied with ensuring the delight of your customers? Have you ever considered that 2023 may establish and bury policies and concerns in the media that you missed because you were only looking out for mentions of your brand and competitions? You are too busy for any REAL Media Monitoring job, regardless of how you try to justify it. So just hire independent experts to handle that crucial aspect of your corporate existence. Your brand needs pro-data, media performance analysis, and public relations evaluation, which Media Intelligence Services provide, to start and at every stage until 2023. QED!
It’s fascinating that P+ Measurement Services is one of, if not the only, Nigerian Media Monitoring and Intelligence Agency to be a part of the esteemed international organization AMEC here in Nigeria. AMEC is the perfect fit!
P+, a well-known national and international provider of Media Intelligence Services, has never shied away from the lauded Barcelona Principles. Say there is too much jargon. The Barcelona Principles are as follows: Focus on the outcome of your campaigns rather than just the output; abandon metrics that are equivalent to AD value; and acknowledge the PR worth of outcome evaluation and performance audit. Simple!
Indeed, given the transformation of the media landscape, why not think outside the box when it comes to earned media placements. You assumed you knew this, but you’re about to learn that you don’t: your target audience is already focusing on other media and content consumption. There are many options to spread your content right now, from building your own blog, podcast, or vlog to investing in a breezier social media campaign. But to avoid wasting money, let the data guide your choice.
Please don’t just go into this deep ocean called 2023 without robust media intelligence as the driver, again from P+ Measurement Services.
In truth, the same PPlus had always been in the lead, pushing for the establishment of the Nigerian Media Monitoring and Measurement Association as the industry’s governing organization (NIMMA). Award-winning P+ has been pushing for the establishment of the Nigerian Media Monitoring body for nearly ten years, even going so far as to publish details of how it operates so that everyone may plainly and unambiguously see that NIMMA is OUR VERY OWN!
You see? No need for alarm. As a corporate brand or HNI, you already have a highly qualified Media Monitoring and Intelligence Service in P+ that can handle and give you specific information about what the election year of 2023 has in store for your brand and your particular industry.
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By Modupe Gbadeyanka
To make finding the right service provider or reaching the right customer seamless, popular local information portal, Connect Nigeria, has introduced a Quote Request platform.
Connect Nigeria described the new system as “a digital solution designed to make connecting with service providers faster, easier, and more reliable.”
It said the Quote Request was built for consumers who need services quickly and want trusted options without the stress of searching endlessly; and service providers and businesses looking for real, high-intent customers without spending heavily on marketing.
“Whether you need a caterer for an event, a plumber for your home, or a designer for your brand, the platform is designed to connect you with the right people,” Connect Nigeria added.
“By connecting demand directly with supply, the platform creates a more structured and dependable marketplace,” it further stated.
At its core, the Quote Request simplifies the entire process of finding and offering services.
To use the service, users have to submit a request describing the service or product needed, which is then sent to verified vendors on the platform. Interested providers respond within 1–2 days, and users compare offers and choose what works best for their needs and budget.
“Instead of searching for vendors, the vendors come to you, with relevant, tailored responses,” Connect Nigeria explained.
The company expects this new platform to eliminate the stress of endless online searches, delayed or vague responses, and uncertainty about service quality.
As for businesses, it solves poor visibility, inconsistent customer flow, and lost opportunities due to slow response times.
Connect Nigeria Quote Request mobile app is now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
An institutional investor, First Ally Capital, has strengthened a leading Nigerian financial technology company, Mathesis Analytics, to scale its proprietary credit decisioning infrastructure.
It made this possible by injecting fresh capital into the firm, which specialises in AI-powered credit decisioning infrastructure, an action that will directly support the growth and scaling of Mathesis’ core mission of providing the intelligence and infrastructure needed to bridge the credit gap for millions of unscored or underscored individuals across Nigeria.
With this investment, Mathesis will enable financial institutions to confidently assess and extend credit to borrowers who lack a formal credit history by leveraging an expanded pool of alternative behavioural and transactional data.
To date, Mathesis’ systems have supported more than 8 million loans for over 2 million unique borrowers in Nigeria, and the company is actively deploying its infrastructure to establish a growing pan-African footprint.
With the investment from First Ally Capital, Mathesis is well positioned to transform how the credit ecosystem operates, driving financial inclusion in partnership with lenders across the continent.
A significant barrier to credit access in Nigeria, which prides itself on being Africa’s largest economy, is data fragmentation. Borrowers frequently build positive financial behaviours across multiple digital platforms by repaying microfinance loans, saving through fintech wallets, or servicing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities.
However, under traditional credit infrastructure, these achievements remain invisible to new lenders.
Mathesis addresses this challenge through the concept of Personal Equity—the quantified expression of an individual’s financial behaviour aggregated across every institution with which they have transacted.
By translating these disparate signals into a precise, portable measure of creditworthiness, Mathesis creates a comprehensive credit identity that reflects the full breadth of a person’s financial life.
“True financial inclusion cannot be achieved in a vacuum; it requires structural collaboration in which lenders and fintech companies work as partners within the ecosystem.
“This investment from First Ally Capital validates our approach to reshaping credit infrastructure. By quantifying Personal Equity, we empower lenders to safely look beyond the constraints of formal credit histories and recognise a borrower’s true creditworthiness. This capital enables us to accelerate our pan-African expansion while maintaining the robust, institutional-grade infrastructure our partners rely on,” the chief executive of Mathesis Analytics, Winston Osuchukwu, stated.
On his part, the chief executive of First Ally Capital, Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, said, “At First Ally Capital, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop destination for financial solutions, offering a diverse portfolio of services ranging from investment banking and asset management to trusteeship, inclusive banking, and real estate.
“Our investment in Mathesis Analytics reflects our strong belief in the company’s vision and our commitment to supporting forward-thinking enterprises that deliver excellence.”
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Canal+ Africa, Mr David Mignot, has disclosed that MultiChoice is now fully integrated into the media group.
Mr Mignot disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, noting that this development marks a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.
He noted that the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.
“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was founded in France, is listed in London and Johannesburg, and has a strong African presence with operations in more than 45 countries,” Mr Mignot said.
The statement underscores the scale of the combined business, highlighting Canal+’s global reach alongside its significant investments across Africa.
The completion of the transaction is expected to strengthen MultiChoice’s position in the African media and entertainment market by giving it access to the broader resources, expertise and international capabilities of the Canal+ Group, while reinforcing the group’s commitment to the continent.
MultiChoice operates across sub-Saharan Africa through platforms including DStv and GOtv, serving millions of subscribers with entertainment, sports and news content.
