ADVAN 2025 African Awards For Marketing Excellence Set For February 22
…To Honour Industry Trailblazers, Brands, Others
Following the strategic rescheduling of its much anticipated industry shaking event, the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has concluded all plans to host its annual African Awards for Marketing Excellence , scheduled for Saturday, 22nd February 2025.
The event which is billed to commennce by 5 PM at the Admiralty Conference Centre, Naval Dockyard, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, is recognized as the most prestigious marketing award in Africa, focused on innovation, and impact in the marketing industry.
The event will host top marketing professionals, government officials, industry leaders, and CEOs of multinational corporations, making it a key gathering for Africa’s marketing elite.
Theme for 2025: “Controlled Chaos: Mastering Marketing in a Hyper-Connected World, ”
the 2025 theme reflects the rapidly evolving marketing landscape, where brands must navigate fragmented consumer attention, unpredictable trends, and overwhelming digital content.
According to Manpreet Singh, Chief Marketing Officer of Tolaram Group and Chairman of the Awards Planning Committee, “We live in an era where consumer attention is fragmented like never before. Traditional marketing playbooks have become outdated, and new strategies—while promising—often feel like a trial-and-error game. Yet, some brands consistently cut through the clutter by embracing unpredictability, staying agile, and experimenting relentlessly while remaining authentic and human,” he explained.
Manpreet Singh is joined the planning committee alongside other foremost marketing professionals including Sandra Amachree, Head Marketing Communications Nigeria Breweries Plc; Funmilayo Osineye, Business Manager Nestle Plc; alongside ADVAN Executive Council members.
This year’s ADVAN Awards has some new exciting award categories including Best Use of AI – Recognising brands leveraging artificial intelligence for innovative marketing campaigns;
Industry Builder Award – Honouring top entrepreneurs and CEOs who have made remarkable contributions to their industries;
Public Sector Brand of the Year Award – Celebrating government agencies that have effectively used perception marketing to promote policies and build sustainable brands among others.
The ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence provide a unique opportunity for African businesses and marketing professionals to gain industry recognition. Winning brands and individuals are acknowledged as industry leaders, setting benchmarks for marketing excellence across the continent.
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) is Nigeria’s leading trade association representing advertisers, including multinational corporations, local conglomerates, and SMEs. With over 150 major organizations and 400+ brands, ADVAN controls 90% of Nigeria’s annual marketing and advertising spend.
As an Executive Council member of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), ADVAN plays a key role in shaping marketing practices across 70+ countries worldwide.
