2020 | The year that tested and proved African technology
Wimbart Account Director, Bemi Idowu, looks back at the triumphs that trumped the challenges that 2020 hurled at African techAt the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many feared the worst for Africa. There were predictions of healthcare, economic and humanitarian
Wimbart Office Hours #2
We're hanging up our boots for #WimbartOfficeHours 2020 - See you next year!For some time, we have had a grand vision to offer PR support to early stage startups on the continent. And by some time, we mean years. But
So, What Exactly Does a Public Relations Specialist Do? (Part One)
If you was to ask me what I love most about PR, I must admit, it’s hands down the press tours. Anything that gets me away from the office for a day or two is a winner for me. Usually,
#ChopChatChill with Chuku’s London
If you follow us on Twitter (which you really should), you’ll see that our MD, Jessica Hope, is currently in Lagos, Nigeria for the recently concluded Mobile West Africa 2017 and to catch up with clients. Apart from that, Jess
Jessica Hope on CNBC Africa
Whilst in Lagos for the 2017 Mobile West Africa event in Lagos, Nigeria, our MD Jessica Hope was asked to discuss some of the ways startups in Africa can start engaging with press, think about PR and build their business
Wimbart Takes On Nollywood: A Brief Guide to Press Week for #RokOnSky
We live in a celebrity-driven world. And for that reason, brands have latched on to them, using them as salesmen. Why? Because having a famous face is the easiest way to create credibility and awareness for your brand. It’s the
Wimbart’s Tour with Funke Akindele
Last week at Wimbart was a different one. Jess and I abandoned our B2B PR hats for more consumer ones. Global brand ambassador for irokoWorld and Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, came to London to promote the brand across the UK.
Welcome to Wimbart
Wimbart has been a silent entity for some time. Working underground, slowly building a client list, building a brand almost behind the scenes. And now it comes to life.For some time, I'd been freelancing in the African media and tech