John Musunga, Managing Director KBL, Anne Catherine Njuhi, winner of the KBL Got Skillz logo competition, Eric Kiniti, Group Corporate Relations Director EABL and David Kimondo, Head of Communications EABL, during the unveiling of KBL’s new logo/ COURTESY NAIROBI, Kenya March 1- Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has officially revealed its next-generation logo, as a part […]
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Kenya: KBL Unveils Its Next-Generation Logo As It Kicks Off Centenary Celebrations
Nairobi — Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has officially revealed its next-generation logo, as a part of the company’s centenary celebrations. The new logo symbolizes 100 years of building East Africa’s largest manufacturer, founded as a riverside operation in Ruaraka. Speaking during the launch, KBL Managing Director John Musunga, said: "One of the main things we […]
23-year old scoops Kshs. 1M for designing KBL’s new logo
Anncatherine Njuhi has pocketed Kshs. 1 million for designing Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) next-generation logo. The logo by the 23-year old Njuhi who is a former student at the Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts was chosen the best among 600 designs by youth aged between 21-25 years in the KBL Still Got Skillz competition. Besides […]
Scangroup hires Ithau as new boss
Patricia Ithau is the new Scangroup CEO [Fidelis Kabunyi, Standard] Marketing firm WPP Scangroup has replaced long-serving Chief Executive Bharat Thakar, who resigned in March 2021 amid a gross misconduct probe. Veteran marketing and business leader Patricia Ithau (pictured) has been appointed as CEO from March 14. She is no stranger to Scangroup, having served […]
Patricia Ithau appointed as Scangroup CEO
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 10-WPP Scangroup has announced the appointment of Patricia Ithau as Chief Executive Officer. Ithau comes in to head Scangroup following the resignation of Bharat Thakrar as CEO and board member in March 2021. She is a highly accomplished business and marketing leader who brings more than 25 years of experience in senior […]
WPP Scangroup appoints Patricia Ithau a year after Bharat Thakrar exit
Patricia Ithau has been appointed WPP Scangroup CEO/Executive Director effective March 14, 2022. [Courtesy] Patricia Ithau has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of WPP Scangroup. Scangroup Chairman Richard Omwela, in a statement seen by The Standard, said Ithau will begin her term on March 14, 2022. “She oversaw the expansion […]
Patricia Ithau to replace Thakrar at WPP Scangroup
Marketing and communication firm WPP Scangroup has appointed Patricia Ithau as the chief executive officer. She takes over from Bharat Thakrar who resigned in March last year to pave the wave for investigations into his alleged misconduct. The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm, however, closed the case against Thakrar and former chief finance officer Satyabrata Das […]
Patricia Ithau appointed as CEO of WPP Scangroup
WPP Scangroup has announced the appointment of Patricia Ithau as its Chief Executive Officer. Patricia is an accomplished business and marketing leader who brings more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles. Throughout her career, she has overseen the expansion of major consumer brands in Eastern Africa at companies including Unilever, Diageo/East African […]
MediaCom in partnership with GroupM launch TV advert measuring tool in East Africa
The launch is in response to a growing need from clients for a better quality of data and insights around TV media buying. WPP-Scangroup’s MediaCom has launched a tool that measures the impact of television advertising dubbed SpotlLift. The company said bringing the new product to the market is in response to a growing need […]
Africa: Afro-Noir – Gold Coast Lounge Rides the Wave of New-Found Interest in African Thrillers and Crime Drama
London — Broadcasters and streamers – particularly international streamers – are now looking at the thriller genre in Africa for new acquisitions and licensing deals. Russell Southwood spoke to Benjamin Cowley, CEO, Gravel Road about an unusual Ghanaian film from the genre called Gold Coast Lounge. Gold Coast Lounge is being represented by Gravel Road […]