How to write an effective communication plan [+ templates]

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An angry, influential customer tags your company in a LinkedIn rant about a buggy product release. You watch the impressions…

Kenya’s High Court exempts fintechs from VAT in landmark ruling

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The future of marketing isn’t humans vs. AI — it’s humans with AI

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The AI revolution killed your website traffic. It’s also your biggest opportunity.

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Small business owners are all saying the same thing: “My website traffic is tanking, and the stuff that used to…

On Johannesburg’s streets, traders remain fiercely cash-first

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Neexa AI’s Ethan Bampeire on building a startup in Uganda

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I tested 8 AI tools for graphic design — here are my prompts, results, and recommendations

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Why creator marketing works for any business [Tips from a creator consultant]

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What are brand identity elements? A marketing pro dives in

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Picture the Starbucks siren logo. Now picture it in bright HubSpot orange. How wrong does that feel to you? Like…

Apps push retail investments to ₦516.5bn on Nigeria’s stock market

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How to create a content style guide [+ free guide & examples]

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I tested the top 14 AI chatbots for marketers [data, prompts, use cases]

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I remember when ChatGPT first launched. The entire marketing community was split on whether they should use AI chatbots or…

AyaHQ is raising $10 million to build a Web3 talent ecosystem

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Don’t just grow to grow: Real talk from a serial founder

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Correction: After turbulent year, Leatherback shifts to enterprise remittance under new leadership

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Voice is the new logo: Why your brand’s tone matters more than ever

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A few years ago, I was in charge of presenting a big marketing strategy deck to a senior executive. My…

4 types of emails that get the most engagement [+ 4 emails that fail]

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Cardtonic is building a super app for everything gift cards, gadgets, and payments

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In Nigeria, the vibrant holiday season often comes with an unusual problem: wasted gift cards. A cousin in London might…

“I started out of circumstance not ambition”: Day 1-1000 of Microware Solutions

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When you ask Michael Ekeagbara, CEO of Microware Solutions Limited, about the origins of his company, he describes it as…

Fintech apps in Nigeria with competitive interest rates on savings

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Table of contents A few years ago, I kept my savings in a regular bank account. The interest was so…