In what marks a historic moment for the African creative and influencer marketing landscape, TIMA Founder Bobai Bally Balat (The Influencer Marketing Agency), served as a juror at the 2025 D&AD Awards in London, sitting on the inaugural Creator Content jury panel. As the only African judge in this new…
In 2025, influencer marketing has matured far beyond product placements and hashtag campaigns. Today, it is a highly strategic partnership between brands and creators — one that demands clarity, collaboration, and vision from the very beginning. At the heart of this partnership lies the campaign brief: a document that can…
When Meta launched Threads in mid-2023, it was positioned as a text-first alternative to Twitter, now rebranded as X. Yet, from the start, Threads carried a quiet advantage — it wasn’t just a new app competing for attention, it was a new channel plugged directly into Instagram’s vast social graph,…
Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tools for brand visibility, engagement, and conversion in Nigeria. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter, Nigerian influencers have built loyal followings, making them valuable partners for businesses looking to connect with their target audiences.…
Brands investing in influencer marketing face decision fatigue when selecting visuals, captions, posting times, and even influencers themselves. The stakes are high—spending on influencer campaigns without clear insights can result in disappointing returns. This is where A/B testing, also known as split testing, comes in. By running controlled experiments, brands…
Instagram continues to evolve, offering new tools and opportunities for influencers to monetize their content, enhance engagement, and refine their strategies. In 2025, the platform has introduced several updates that impact how creators collaborate with brands, engage with their audience, and manage their content. Here’s a deep dive into the…
Social media marketing has revolutionized the way brands connect with their audience. It’s no longer just a promotional tool—it’s a cultural phenomenon that drives consumer behavior, sparks social movements, and even influences politics. With over 4.9 billion active users worldwide, social media offers brands an unparalleled opportunity to reach and…
Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved to meet the changing needs of audiences and the rise of new media platforms. Among these strategies, sponsored content has undergone one of the most remarkable transformations. What began as subtle product placements in movies and TV shows has now shifted into a…
Black Friday, as we know it, began in the United States. Its name traces back to the 1960s when retailers, hoping to move from financial losses (“in the red”) to profits (“in the black”), held massive sales the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday, on the other hand, emerged in 2005…
In 2025, building a strong brand reputation is more critical than ever. With customers holding brands to higher standards and more competition vying for their attention, a positive reputation can be the difference between growth and obscurity. Every review, social media mention, and customer interaction shapes your brand’s image—making reputation…
