Enyimba & Rangers clubs: Are they international football clubs?

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Enyimba & Rangers clubs: Are they international football clubs?

Football is one of the biggest enterprises commanding the highest earners and followers in the world. In our very eyes, Mikel Obi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Musa Ahmed and Ndidi Wilfred who started out in the local league have become international stars. But, what is international about Enyimba and Enugu Rangers football clubs?

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As a brand strategist, I am thrilled by the follower-ship football clubs have gathered around the world. This is the height of what I know how to do best, second to loving my wife – orchestrate brand fanaticism. One of the most important acts in brand development is brand nomenclature. The reputation of the brand and its promises stands on the brand name.

When I noticed the names of these football clubs, I was curious. I am also in dire need of compelling answers to a vital brand evaluation question: Why do Enyimba and Rangers have “international” in their names?

If I am in the import and export business, does that mean my business is an international brand? Yes, you are. But, would you say Enyimba and Rangers are more international than Manchester United, Real Madrid FC, Barcelona FC and other global football brands that don’t have international attached to their names? With due respect to Enyimba and Rangers Football clubs, they are football powerhouses in their own rights.

From history, the brand essence of a football club is community based. That is, majority of football clubs derive their names and personas from the communities of their origin. Hence, they have earned incredible place in the hearts of the people because the club represents the people’s history, struggles and aspirations.

I am at rest, knowing that Enyimba and Rangers, like Manchester United, Chelsea FC and Real Madrid etc express the history, struggle and aspirations of the people. Enyimba and Rangers International football clubs have their origins in Igboland.

The Igbos from the South East Nigeria, are one of Nigeria’s major and most enterprising ethnic groups. These are people who have penchant for international businesses…import and export of commodities. Recalling an Igbo man’s statement, “our trade and business dominance happen organically with no pre-planned efforts”.

There is much to do regarding brand development for the Nigerian league and clubs. I hope the League Management Company [LMC] can leverage on the in-depth understanding of brand development strategist to lift the local league to the highest height where it truly belongs.

However, I wish Enyimba, [the People’s Elephant], and Enugu Rangers, [the Flying Antelopes], more victories even as they “carry” their trade to the “international” frontiers of football.

Ademola writes from onedemola@gmail.com – Brandish

Pay DSTV, GoTV, Startimes with Zoto

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Pay DSTV, GoTV, Startimes with Zoto
Zoto, a revolutionary mobile recharge solution in Nigeria announced today a new addition to its list of payment services for Pay – TV subscribers. The new innovation will allow customers to pay DSTV, GoTV, Startimes via their mobile app directly in a very convenient way imagined.
Watch this video or follow the steps below to pay,
– Simply tap the “Bill Pay” button on the app menu
– Select the “Cable TV” option
– Select your preferred biller
– Enter your Smart-card number and the amount you’d like to pay, then proceed to payment.
If you have any questions regarding this new feature, get in touch with support by calling the toll free line, or chatting within the Zoto app.
About Zoto:
Zoto was established in 2015 with a goal to build a safe, fast and easy recharge platform for Nigeria. The platform is available on iOS and Android and has become established as one of Nigeria’s bestrecharge solutions with a 4.5 star rating on the Play Store.

Champion Breweries records 587% growth in profit for 2016

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Champion Breweries records 587% growth in profit for 2016

Champion Breweries Plc, maker of the popular Champion beer recorded more profit in 2016 despite the economic harshness.

In its financial reports, the company recorded NGN1.0 billion gross profit for fourth quarter 2016 compared to NGN999.6 million recorded same period 2015 with an operating profit of NGN617.6 million in contrast to NGN206.7 million recorded same period 2016.

Champion breweries recorded NGN637.3 million as profit before tax for the year in review compared to NGN210.1 million recorded in 2015.

Consequently, the profit for the year rose by 587% to NGN530.3 million compared to NGN77.1 million recorded in the financial year 2015.

Meanwhile its total assets for the year in review reduced to NGN9.9 billion compared to NGN10.3 billion recorded in the fiscal year 2015. The total liabilities recorded for the year is NGN2.2 billion compared to NGN3.2 billion recorded the same period 2015.

Champion Breweries ended the year with revenue of NGN3.8 billion compared to NNG3.5 billion it ended the year 2015 with. Its cost of sales for the year was NGN2.7 billion in contrast to NGN2.5 billion recorded in 2015.

Company information

Champion Breweries Plc was incorporated as a Private Limited Liability Company on the 31st of July, 1974 with the same South-East Breweries Limited. The Company’s name was changed from South East Breweries Limited to Cross River Breweries Limited and thereafter to Champion Breweries Limited. The latter name, Champion Breweries Limited was changed to Champion Breweries Plc on the 1st of September, 1992.

Champion Breweries Plc maintains its high-quality Champion Lager Beer brand which remains a pride to the people of Akwa Ibom and neighbouring states within the South-South region of Nigeria.

 

(PageoneNg)

Sokoto Cement records NGN1.2 billion profit for 2016

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Sokoto Cement records NGN1.2 billion profit for 2016

Sokoto Cement in its financial report recorded gross profit of NGN3.9 billion for fourth quarter 2016 compared to NGN3.8 trillion recorded in the financial year 2015, which represent 2% rise year on year comparison.

 

The company operating profit remained the same at NGN1.8 billion in 2016 as the same NGN1.8 billion recorded in 2015.

Sokoto cement recorded NGN1.7 billion as profit before taxation for the year in review compared to NGN1.5 billion recorded in the previous year. After all deductions and expenses removed, the company recorded NGN1.2 billion as profit for the year which is also what it recorded in 2015.

Furthermore, the company acquired total assets worth NGN20.0 billion in 2016 compared to NGN17.1 billion recorded in 2015. It recorded total liabilities of NGN8.5 billion for fourth quarter 2016 compared to NGN7.0 trillion recorded in the financial year 2015.

Sokoto cement ended the year with revenue of NGN14.0 billion compared to NGN13.0 billion it ended 2015 with. The cost of sales recorded for the year was NGN10.1 billion compared to NGN9.1 billion recorded in 2015.

 

For more details on the report, click here

 

Company Information

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN), was founded by the Premier of the then Northern Region, Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto. It was incorporated in 1962 and commenced production in 1967 with an initial installed capacity of 100,000 tons per annum at the Kalambaina plant.

The need to meet the increasing demand for cement necessitated an expansion of the plant with the commissioning of a second line with an installed capacity of 500,000 tons per annum in 1985, by the then Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari. Thereafter, in 1986, the first line was shut down due to its uneconomic mode of operation, thus leaving the plant with a rated output of 500,000 tons per annum.

(PageoneNg)

MTN, Super Sports TV, Big Church Foundation Support Kick Against Rape Football (Pics)

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MTN, Super Sports TV, Big Church Foundation Support Kick Against Rape Football (Pics)

The Queen of Aso Nigeria  kick against rape novelty football match season 3 was a great success, Top Nigerian Beauty queens played their heart out against top celebrity ladies at Children international School, lekki, Lagos State.

The match which commenced at 5pm  was Declared open by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State- Her Excellency Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule represented by Mrs Ajoke Gbeleyi-Director Private Education and Special Programmes, Lagos State Ministry of Education.The teams was  captained by CEO 9ineteen MAGAZINE Mrs Chichi Omeseaka and Queen Nancy Inyama Queen of Aso World 2016 for Celebrity ladies and beauty queens respectively.

Both the 1st and 2nd Half ended without no goal from both team and left the referee with no choice than penalty shoot out. Interestingly the Celebrity Ladies team won by 3 goals against 2. The Event/Match which was geared towards public sensitization against Rape KICK AGAINST RAPE..its a novelty football Match  to campaign against Rape.Rape has become a menace in our society,alot of our young girls pass through lot of pains and Truama.

The event was supported by Big Church Foundation, Studio 24, Empress Njamah Foundation, Amity Global Network, club Quilox, Aso LABEL, Alex Report, 9ineteen MAGAZINE, ATTENTION Magazine, MTN Nigeria and Super Sport TV.

 

(Alexreports)

mediaReach OMD wins Young Lions Media, Nigeria Competition

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mediaReach OMD wins Young Lions Media, Nigeria Competition
mediaReach OMD Nigeria, the leading media agency in West Africa, has won the Young Lions Media,  Nigeria Competition and Young Pro Media – West Africa Championship.
With these feats, mediaReach OMD will represent Nigeria at Cannes in June 2017 for the Cannes Young Lions Media – Global Competition.  By winning the 2017 edition of the competition, mediaReach OMD will be representing Nigeria for the 8th time at the Cannes, since 2008.
 
The competition was open to media professionals below 30 years that represents various media agencies in Nigeria. Nine teams that took part in the competition were given a brief and had little over 24 hours to think, create and submit a media solution that answers the media brief.  Finally, based on the presentations to the Jury which comprises of media communications and creative professionals, the winning campaign was chosen according to criteria used for the international competition.
 
The International Young Lions competition which will be held at Cannes in June 2017 will offer the next generation of industry superstars the chance to prove themselves by creating campaigns during the Festival week, where more than 400 contestants representing various countries around the globe would compete in seven categories, namely Media, Cyber, Design, Print, Film, Marketers and Public Relations (PR).
 
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the World’s biggest celebration of creativity in marketing communications. It is also the greatest opportunity of the year for industry professionals to network and learn about brand communications.
 
in view of this, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, mediaReach OMD, Alaba Fadero, said “our global winning culture cascades into our local markets and we train our talents on an on-going basis, including regional webinars on weekly basis as a source of inspiration to be abreast of latest developments and raise our game.  Additionally, we have many local initiatives through which we encourage our people to produce works that deliver on objectives and help overcome current business challenges of our clients.”

Don’t Miss The Broadway Musical – Fela! The Concert (Produced By Smooth FM)

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Don’t Miss The Broadway Musical – Fela! The Concert (Produced By Smooth FM)

Tickets Now Selling! The Broadway Musical ‘Fela! The Concert; Produced By Smooth FM

The countdown has begun to the biggest and most anticipated Broadway Theatrical Concert Experience, Fela! The Concert.

Connoisseurs of world-class events, SMOOTH FM have now announced the availability of tickets to the concert which will be live in Lagos this Easter April 13th, 14th and 15th 2017.

Conceived by the iconic Bill T. Jones, the concert will star cast members of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical.

Consisting a blend of Jazz, Funk, African rhythm and harmonies, the musical explores Fela’s controversial life as an Artist, a Political Activist and a Revolutionary Musician.

It will feature series of his most captivating songs and imaginative staging hereby presenting a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theatre.

Starring cast members of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, the shows promises Afro-beat music lovers and enthusiasts from all over the world unforgettable nights of dance and music by the late Afro-beat maestro.

Dates: Thursday, 13th – Saturday,15th April 2017

Venue: Eko Convention Centre

Tickets Info:

VIP – N50,000 Premium – N25,000 Standard – N15,000 General – N5000

Purchase your tickets online at Felatheconcertlagos.com, Quickteller, The Naija Ticket Shop, AfriTicket.

Tickets can also picked up at SMOOTH FM Studios, Terra Kulture, Jazz Hole – Ikoyi & Ikeja and Eko Hotel Lobby.

“Everybody say yeah yeah”

Watch the promo of Fela! The Concert

For media enquiry, contact: esther@bobbytaylorcompany.com

 

(360nobs)

iOS and Android push towards a Two-OS world

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iOS and Android push towards a Two-OS world

The latest smartphone OS sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech shows that iOS achieved continued growth across most regions tracked, except for Japan, Spain, and Urban China. Android also continued to post market share increases in all regions but the US, as no other ecosystem is challenging the two giants – iOS and Android.

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Gone are the days when a BlackBerry OS, Symbian, or Windows Mobile could make a significant impact. It is clear that there will only be two smartphone ecosystems moving forward – iOS and Android. To succeed, phone manufacturers will have to play by those rule-books.

Re-born brand names Nokia and BlackBerry make a splash with retro market features and styling

Re-born brand names Nokia and BlackBerry make a splash with retro market features and styling

“February’s Mobile World Congress 2017 demonstrated the true state of the market, with re-emerging brand names Nokia and Blackberry capturing a lot of attention, but now operating on Android rather than on their own legacy operating systems,” said Lauren Guenveur, Global Consumer Insight Director for Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. “We witnessed something of a throwback to times past with the new Nokia 3310 feature phone, an updated version of the iconic Nokia look, plus several new Nokia Android smartphones being marketed by HMD, now the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand. BlackBerry’s new manufacturing partner TCL Communication announced the Android-based BlackBerry KEYone, which includes a classic Blackberry-style physical keyboard.”

iPhone 7 still a top seller in large markets

In EU5, Android accounted for 74.3% of smartphone sales in the latest period, a marginal increase from 72.9% in the three months ending January 2016. iOS held a 22.7% share, with iPhone 7 remaining the top-selling device in Great Britain, France, and Germany.

Europe’s big five markets include Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

Two all new Android smartphones – the Nokia 3 and 5, plus the expanded global release of the Nokia 6 – could do well in Western Europe since loyalty to the Nokia brand name there is historically high. At the beginning of 2016, Nokia accounted for 6% of smartphones sold across the EU5, making it the fourth largest brand at the time.

“HMD Global’s focus on revitalizing the Nokia name seems concentrated on quality for cost. Its three new Android phones are priced at €229 or less, with Android Nougat, Google Assistant, aluminium construction, and otherwise solid mid-range specs,” reported Dominic Sunnebo, Business Unit Director for Kantar Worldpanel ComTech Europe. “While these models are not expected to rival Apple iPhone 7 or the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8, they do compete with other mid-range devices like the Huawei P8 and P9 Lite. Both of those Huawei models are strong sellers in price-conscious markets like Italy and Spain. This situation may present a new challenge for Huawei, as it pushes further into the premium end of the market with the debut of the P10.”

Android remains dominant in Asia

In Urban China, in the three months ending January 2017, Android accounted for 83.2% of smartphones sold, an increase of 9.3 percentage points versus the same period a year ago. Huawei continues to account for over a quarter of smartphone sales in the region, at 26.6% for the three months ending January 2017. Apple, whose iPhone 7 remains the top-selling smartphone in Urban China, and Xiaomi are the second and third largest manufacturers in Asia, with 16.6% and 14.5% shares, respectively. However, they continue to experience year-on-year declines as they face increased competition from Oppo and Vivo.

“Xiaomi skipped MWC this year since they had no new devices to launch,” said Tamsin Timpson, strategic insight director at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech Asia. “Just as they did last year, Oppo made their presence felt at the show by debuting new hardware in the form of their 5x Dual Camera Zoom system rather than introducing a new device. Oppo, which sponsors Futbol Club Barcelona, have their sights set on growth beyond China.”

US market share figures

In the three months ending January 2017, Android accounted for 56.4% of smartphone sales in the US, down 1.8 percentage points from the period a year earlier. iOS accounted for 42% of smartphone sales, up 2.9 percentage points year-on-year.

“It is difficult to see the impact of all the devices launched at MWC 2017 from the perspective of a US consumer since many of them are not initially planned for sale in the US,” Guenveur added. “Seventy percent of the US domestic market is dominated by Apple and Samsung, and the third largest manufacturer, LG, accounted for an additional 11.1% of sales in the three months ending January 2017.”

“LG’s latest flagship, the G6, launched at MWC, abandons the modular design of last year’s G5 and has some of the premium features of the V20. While the V20 is LG’s best selling device in the US during the latest period, LG’s real strength in the US has always been in the low to mid-range, prepaid market. While the G6 will be welcomed in the US, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on LG’s market share,” Guenveur said.

 

Culled from: KantarWorldPanel

LIGHTSPEED INTRODUCES EMOTION ANALYTICS

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LIGHTSPEED INTRODUCES EMOTION ANALYTICS

Lightspeed, global leaders in digital data collection, today announced a strategic partnership with Affectiva to capture emotional coding within its surveys. Lightspeed introduces Emotion Analytics across the Americas, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions.

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Emotion Analytics, initially launched in APAC in 2016, offers researchers the ability to quantify emotion from more than 5.5 million Lightspeed panelists in real time through Affectiva’s emotion recognition technology built on an automated facial coding system. Using algorithms that measure the movement of all 43 facial muscles, Affectiva’s system quantifies 20 facial expressions and seven emotions, the intensity of those emotions and if those emotions are positive or negative. Emotion Analytics leverages Affectiva’s dashboard to evaluate the moment-by-moment emotional reaction and engagement to an advertisement by age and gender, these measures are benchmarked against norms built on the analysis of over 24k advertisements.

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“This collaboration is indicative of our commitment to deliver the next generation of market research solutions that leverage a combination of attitudinal and behavioral data,” stated Edan Portaro, Executive Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Mobile Strategy at Lightspeed. “In today’s multi-tasking environment, it’s more important than ever to design commercials that are engaging; Affectiva’s emotional measurement precisely assesses video content through a variety of key metrics.”

Gaining insights from consumers requires trust and a positive relationship. Lightspeed has obtained consent from a majority of panel members to collect emotional measurement responses as well as a wide range of valuable information about habits, characteristics and behaviors.

“Marketers are going beyond surveys to connect with today’s consumers. Combining Lightspeed’s double-opt in panel and data collection capabilities with Affectiva’s emotion recognition technology adds a significant new dimension to market research and consumer behavior analysis,” stated Gabi Zijderveld, Chief Marketing Officer at Affectiva.

Lightspeed will be showcasing its latest technology solution at a series of upcoming events and conferences, including The Insights Show, GOR and IIEX North America. To learn more about the company’s capabilities, visit www.lightspeedresearch.com or follow Lightspeed on Twitter.

ABOUT LIGHTSPEED
Quality-seeking researchers, marketers and brands choose Lightspeed as their trusted global partner for digital data collection. Our innovative technology, proven sampling methodologies and operational excellence facilitate a deep understanding of consumer opinions and behavior. With 700 employees working in 14 countries, we maximize online research capabilities. We empower clients by revealing information that is beneficial, providing clarity and research data that illuminates.

Headquartered in Warren, New Jersey, Lightspeed is part of Kantar, one of the world’s leading data, insight and consultancy companies. For more information, visit www.lightspeedresearch.com.

ABOUT AFFECTIVA
Affectiva, an MIT Media Lab spin-off, is the pioneer in Emotion AI, the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Its emotion recognition technology senses and analyzes facial expressions of emotion. Affectiva’s patented software uses computer vision, deep learning and the world’s largest emotion data repository of more than 5 million faces analyzed in 75 countries. Affectiva enables developers to add emotion-sensing and analytics to their own apps and digital experiences, and is used by more than 1,400 brands to gather insight and analytics in consumer emotional engagement.

DIAGEO UNVEILS Drink iQ ”INDUSTRY FIRST” e-learning tool to deepen knowledge of alcohol

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DIAGEO UNVEILS Drink iQ ”INDUSTRY FIRST” e-learning tool to deepen knowledge of alcohol

Diageo announces it is launching a new DRINKiQ e-learning tool which will provide consumers with the information they need to make positive decisions about drinking responsibly and tackle myths about drinking alcohol. The tool is available from today on DRINKiQ.com in the UK, US and Australia, with localised versions rolling out to 20 other countries in the coming months.

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The new, mobile-friendly, online tool is the first of its kind within the alcohol industry, using interactive learning and tests to give people information about:

  • What is in your drink – including alcohol content across different types of alcohol
  • What alcohol is, how it is processed and the different ways it can affect your body
  • How to keep track of your alcohol intake – including tips for hosting at home, or out socialising
  • How to pour a standard measure of beer, wine and spirits via an interactive exercise
  • The truth about common myths around alcohol

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DRINKiQ e-learning is the next stage in Diageo’s commitment to help its consumers make informed choices about drinking, or choosing not to drink. Diageo has been providing face-to-face DRINKiQ training to groups around the world for over a decade, including members of US Congress, the Ministry of Health in countries such as Peru, law enforcement officials in countries including Thailand, taxi drivers in markets such as Ethiopia, as well as bartenders and hospitality workers globally.

Carolyn Panzer, Director of Alcohol and Society, Diageo said: “We’re really proud of how well our DRINKiQ training has been received over the last ten years – there is clearly a desire for this kind of information, which is why we wanted to make DRINKiQ available more widely. This powerful new online tool, intended to raise collective knowledge about alcohol, allows anyone, anywhere, to quickly get a handle on how drinking affects the body, and gives the tips they need to make the right choices for them.”

Amanda Ursell, Nutritionist and Health Writer, said: “For those of us who choose to drink alcohol, the new DRINKiQ resource helps us understand the units and calories in all types of alcoholic drinks and shows how each drink compares with others. It is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand what they are drinking – and who seeks advice on drinking moderately and responsibly so they can make smarter choices about what to drink and when.”

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The US Institute for Health and Productivity Management (IHPM) also recommends DRINKiQ e-learning as an engaging and easy-to-use educational tool which provides essential knowledge about the effects of drinking in order to guide appropriate and safe use of alcohol.

In addition to this launch, Diageo is continuing to help consumers make smart choices about drinking, or choosing not to drink, by:

  • Making DRINKiQ e-learning freely available to employers of people who serve and sell alcohol, to help them educate consumers and raise collective knowledge about alcohol, as well as being available to all consumers and other companies outside of the industry
  • Introducing alcohol content and nutritional information, per typical serve, on-pack for its brands around the world. Ireland, South Korea and Australia are the latest markets to introduce new labelling
  • Providing alcohol content and nutritional information for each of Diageo’s brands on global responsible drinking website, DRINKiQ.com which is available in 13 languages
  • Supporting over 300 responsible drinking programmes in 55 countries
  • Recruiting a million responsible drinking ambassadors by 2020

To access DRINKiQ e-learning, please visit https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/drinkiq-course/whats-your-drink-iq/.

About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

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