Facebook to stop stalking you off-site – but only if asked
Facebook is drawing back the veil to show what data it collects on users. Many may not like what they see. A feature in settings called Off-Facebook Activity will show all the apps and websites that send information about you to Facebook, which is then used to target ads more effectively. You will also be […]
APRA Commends Nigerian President on CFTA Treaty While congratulating Ghana on hosting CFTA Secretariat
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has commended President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE Muhammadu Buhari on signing the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) treaty at the just concluded 35th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Summit held in Niamey, Niger last week. Speaking on behalf of the association, the APRA President, […]
Ethical storytelling: The quest to enhance Africa’s narrative
In its pursuit to enhance Africa’s narrative, the African Public Relations Association (APRA) will once again host its annual African Public Relations Conference, which is set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 13 to 17 May 2019. Now in its 31st year, APRA’s conference is geared to inspire and provide a platform to share […]
First Bank of Nigeria Limited Partners on the APRA Rwanda 2019
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is partnering with the African Public Relations Association (APRA) to foster Africa’s growth and development through the 31st Annual Conference of the association tagged ‘APRA Rwanda 2019’. APRA Rwanda 2019 is scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from May 13-17, 2019 at the Serena Hotel and delivering the […]
2019 SABRE Awards Africa Winners
The winners will receive their trophies during the awards ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 16. The gala dinner will be part of the African Public Relations Association’s annual conference. Book your tickets here.THE PLATINUM SABRE AWARD FOR BEST IN SHOWFINALISTSFabric — Siemens with Atmosphere and the King James GroupFind Your Beautiful — Darling Nigeria […]
PR SPINNERS TEST AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS ON ETHICS AND MORALITY – RESULTS TO BE RELEASED AT APRA CONFERENCE
President of the African Public Relations Association, Mr Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, is inviting all PR practitioners across the continent to participate in an online survey to determine the importance of ethical decisions and behaviour in business. The survey results will be released at the 31st APRA conference in Kigali, Rwanda, running from 13 to 17 May […]
The African Union has just launched its mobile app
It contains information about the organisation’s history, structure & organs, Constitutive Act, #Agenda2063, main programmes, partners, budget etc. “This handbook is part of the African Union Commission’s commitment towards #accountability”. It provides “a valuable guide to our structure and work”- #AUCommission Chairperson, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat. Go to #AfricanUnionHandbook on App Store & Google Play.
APRA RWANDA 2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Plans are in full gear for APRA Rwanda 2019 and our first recce visit has been done. Change of Venue This is to notify everyone that there has been a Change of Venue, our conference will now hold at the Kigali Serena Hotel and no longer Kigali Convention Centre. Please all should take note and share this information within […]
SABRE AWARDS AFRICA EXTENDS ENTRIES DEADLINE
In response to popular demand, we’ve extended the final, final deadline for SABRE Awards entries in North America and EMEA to midnight PST on February 8, 2019. Meanwhile, entries for the Africa competition can be made until February 15, 2019. So if you missed the deadline earlier this week, now’s your last chance to ensure […]
FIVE DIGITAL MARKETING PREDICTIONS FOR AFRICAN BRANDS IN 2019
It’s a new year and digital is definitely not going anywhere. Here are the top five digital marketing trends every African brand should watch out for and leverage. 1. Creative Content will remain KING — only with the right distribution strategy! Everyone loves some good content, whether it’s content created by brands, influencers or individuals, the more […]