Tag: Social Media Week
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SMW: Animation, next revenue-generating industry
Damilola Solesi, the Chief Executive Officer, Smids Animation Studios, on Friday urged more women to key into animation, describing it as the next revenue-generating industry and “a gold mine” in years to come. Solesi made the appeal at the ongoing 2019 Social Media Week (SMW) in Lagos on Friday, while discussing the topic: “Women in…
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Internet, a positive tool for women empowerment
Some female panellists on Friday in Lagos described the internet as a positive tool for women empowerment. They made the assertion at the ongoing Social Media Week while discussing the topic “Can the Internet save Women?’’ Mrs Aisha Augie-Kuta, Senior Special Assistant, New Media, Government House, Kebbi State, said that the internet had influenced women…
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SMW: Using social media platforms to contribute positively
Due to the impact social media platforms have in moulding people’s perception, influencers are urged to use their platform to build, contribute positively and improve on the narrative and happenings in the society. The Panellists gave the advice at the ongoing Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos on Friday while speaking on “Influential Content: Using Storytelling…
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Doing skits on social media is different from performing on stage- Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth has expressed his thoughts on the the trend of skits being embraced by comedians on social media. The renowned entertainer who recently ventured into film-making noted that there is nothing like a good joke. He made this known during the recently held annual Social Media Week held in Lagos where he was…
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Attract, engage youths with technology, #SMWLagos panelists urge governments
Conference participants in Lagos on Thursday called on governments to deploy technology to attract and engage the youth in governance. They said that governments should also use technology to ensure transparency in governance as well as correct societal ills. The discussants spoke on the topic: “Technology and Improving Governance’’, at the sixth edition of the…
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10-startups to pitch with disrupting products, services at Social Media Week Lagos
Mr David Idagu, Media Relations, Social Media Week Lagos, on Thursday said that 10 startups would be pitching at LaunchedInAfrica. Idagu disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. According to him, LaunchedInAfrica is a platform for African-led early-stage startups to showcase products and services that are disrupting industries across the continent. “”Some of Nigeria’s most…
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Social media doorway to opportunities – SMW participants
Positive social media presence is a doorway to existing opportunities and creation of more, social media week participants said on Wednesday in Lagos. The participants discussed the topic: ”Being a Creative in Tech and Starting a Startup”, at the ongoing 2018 Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos. They discussants said that creatives, people who are able…
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#SMWLagos: Panelists advocate email marketing to build business relationships
Some panelists at the ongoing 2018 Social Media Week Lagos on Wednesday urged the public to embrace email marketing as a veritable platform for advertising their businesses. At a session titled “Email Marketing and Lead Nuturing: Generate, Engage and Convert”, the panelists said that embracing the platform would help build relationships for their businesses. Email…
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Investment: Panelists task African entreprenuers on innovations
Some panelists at the ongoing 2018 Social Media Week Lagos on Tuesday tasked African entreprenuers to come up with innovations that would attract investors to the continent. According to the panelists, present day investors are looking for innovation and not location. They discussed the topic, “Digital Transformation: Does Your Business Have What It Takes To…