It has been a particularly challenging year for all of us. But this year more than ever, we’ve come to see just how powerful we can be when we raise our voice and take a stand on issues that affect our communities and the world at large. The inauguration of a day to discuss, […]
Author Archives: Ayeni Adekunle
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Sep
Sep
On the invitation of Mr. Segun McMedal, I took the opportunity last Sunday to provide more information about Nigeria PR Report, to public relations practitioners from around the country. You can watch the full session in the embedded video. And you can download the 2020 report HERE.
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Aug
Aug
We started something over five years ago. Our company was just nine years old. Less than 30 staff, and revenue of around $2m. We had just launched ID Africa. Plaqad was nothing but a dream. And our only major multinational client was Nigerian Breweries PLC. What did we do five years ago? We launched PR […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi There, My name is Ayeni Adekunle, and I’m the founder/CEO of BHM. When we planned for the 2020 Nigeria PR Report, we had no idea of how the year would turn out. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world as we know it, and for the Public Relations industry, it has meant asking very […]
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Jul
Jul
On July 22, 2020, I will be joining Professor Chris Ogbechie, Ndidi Nweli, Sola Dawodu and other speakers to share my thoughts at a public lecture themed “Survival of MSMEs during Uncertain Times: Is Corporate Governance a Luxury or Necessity?”. Hosted by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), the public […]
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Jul
Jul
Recent developments across the globe have led to a drastic change from the norm. This seismic shift has been made easy by an unprecedented era of development in disruptive technology. On Friday, July 17, 2020, I will be speaking at the 2020 edition of the Phyllion Tech PR Conference. In a session titled “Embracing […]
09
Jul
Jul
I was going through a twitter thread last night, where a couple of young Nigerians talked about comedy skits and character stereotyping. You know, Lasisi Elenu with the snapchat lip filter, Ogbeni Adan and his father-son shenanigans, Taaooma and her mom’s slap, and so on. Then someone said ‘I really like what Josh2Funny has done, by introducing different […]
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Jun
Jun
I used to think the world was experiencing a leadership crisis. From Abuja to London and Washington, I’d shake my head and think ‘why are we allowing the worst amongst us to lead, yet we complain of poor performance?’. What I’ve since found out, through my little understanding of how we got to where we […]
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Mar
Mar
I can’t remember how I got introduced to Soji Dehinde. But it was he who in turn introduced me to a couple of gentlemen who would go on to become friends, brothers, and supporters as I tried to find my feet in the late 90s and early 2000s. I’ve shared before, of how he introduced me […]
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Jan
Jan
With a youth population of over 126 Million; an approximate 70% of the population, Nigeria and indeed the rest of the world have a lot to benefit from a fully scaled creative sector. Our sportsmen and women are adored globally. Across Africa and beyond, Nollywood is a powerful export and ambassador. And music? Our […]