ADVAN set to advance marketing, holds marketers’ evening

The Advertisers’ Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has concluded plans to hold its 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 12, 2013 in Lagos, which would coincide with the body’s initiative for professional to learn, network and socialise, tagged “Marketers’ Evening”.

In a statement, the Executive Secretary of ADVAN, Ediri Ose-Ediale, said the exclusive ‘Marketers’ Evening’ is a platform for industry professionals to learn, network and socialise. She said the objective of the ‘Marketers Evening’ is to advance marketing decision-making by disseminating unique insights to ADVAN members, as well as bringing members together with industry thought leaders to develop new ideas, and facilitate industry-wide networking. The event will be attended by leaders in the nation’s marketing industry.

ADVAN is the only body in the nation that represents the collective interest of advertisers. It was founded to advance the interest of the marketing industry in Nigeria by spearheading and ensuring global best practices as well as facilitating collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders. Today, ADVAN is a strong voice of 60 of the biggest marketers in Nigeria, representing over 200 brands with an annual marketing spend of well over N100 billion.

ADVAN is a member and on the Executive Council of the World Federation of Advertisers, a body of marketing associations in over 55 countries of the world.