Airtel, alongside its subsidiary,
Smartcash Payment Service Bank, has been recognized at the Lagos Advertising
and Ideas Festival (LAIF) awards with a significant haul of trophies. This
recognition took place at the 18th edition of the foremost creativity event in
Nigeria, ceremony which was held at The Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Airtel received a total of 20
awards, including eight gold, five silver and seven bronze, while Smartcash
secured two bronzes. According to LAIF, these companies showcased their
incredible creativity and innovation in their advertising campaigns,
demonstrating their commitment to delivering unique and engaging content.
Commenting on the recognition,
Marketing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Ismail Adeshina said: "We are thrilled
to receive multiple recognitions at the LAIF awards. It is good to know that
our efforts towards delivering exceptional communications and driving
meaningful brand engagement that resonates with our customers are being
recognized."
Chief Executive Officer
Smartcash, Muyiwa Ebitanmi, also expressed delight at the recognition. “We
believe that the recognition is a testament to our dedication and hard work
since we launched into the market. This will definitely fuel our passion to
continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the advertising
industry,” he said.
By clinching a total of 22
awards, Airtel, together with Smartcash, have once again solidified their
positions as industry frontrunners. The awards highlight their outstanding
creativity and strategic brand communication and their consistency in
maintaining high standards across multiple campaigns.
LAIF is an annual event of the
Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) that is widely regarded
as the most prestigious platform in the Nigerian advertising industry that
celebrates excellence, originality, and effectiveness. It is a platform that
recognizes, rewards, and fosters creative excellence in all areas of marketing
communications while helping to improve the quality of creative craft and to
promote the spirit of healthy competition, applying global best practices to
local executions.
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