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Africa one of the last frontiers for advertising industry
International advertising agencies are scrambling to get a foothold in the African continent – described as one of the last great frontiers for the industry.
Africa one of the last frontiers for world’s biggest advertising company
WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising firms, is actively pursuing opportunities on the African continent.
Top 10 African countries on Facebook
Data published by Socialbakers.com reveals that Africa currently has just over 22 million Facebook users.
Naspers grows its African pay TV subscriber base; still small compared to SA
Naspers grew its sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) pay television subscriber base by 135,000 to a total of 1.2 million homes during the six months ended 30 September.
MTN sees value in having locals in charge of marketing
Mobile operator MTN places great importance on having local people in charge of its marketing in the various countries in which it operates.
South Africa’s ten best business blogs?
The following blogs have been nominated in the category UCT GSB Best Business Blog in the 2010 South African Blog Awards:
Mobile operators Nigeria’s biggest advertising spenders
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry was the country’s biggest spender on above-the-line advertising during 2009 with a total spend of N15.096 billion (US$100.4 million).
Google goes Swahili
Google yesterday unveiled Swahili versions of Gmail, Google Maps and Google Chrome.
More than 70% of Naspers pay TV subscribers from South Africa
More than 70% of emerging markets media group Naspers’ African pay television subscribers are from South Africa alone.
New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched
A new 24-hour Nigerian satellite news television network, known as NN24, was launched last week.
West African media firms hit by economic downturn
West African media organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to survive due to the tough economic situation.
e.tv Africa launched in 12 countries
Viewers in twelve countries across Africa now have access to a 24-hour syndicated version of the South African free-to-air channel e.tv.
