Tag: Advertising Association of Ghana
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AAG pushes for passage of Advertising law
The Advertising Association of Ghana has expressed its disappointment in successive government for failing to pass the Advertising law in the last sixteen years. This according to the Association has made the regulation and standardization of advertising activities in the country very difficult. In her address, the outgoing president of the Association, Mansa Amoa-Awuah however…
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Advertising Association of Ghana President, Torgbor Mensah dies
The President of the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG), Torgbor Mensah, has died. Mr. Mensah, who is also the Executive Chairman of The Great Argon Holdings, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, a statement from the company announced. Torgbor Mensah, a graphic designer by profession, and an entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in…
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Akufo-Addo urged to ensure passage of Advertising Council Bill
The Advertisers Association of Ghana (AAG), is asking President Nana Akufo-Addo to intervene in ensuring the passage of the Advertising Council Bill. The Bill if approved will establish the Advertising Council of Ghana, as the official government body charged with the duty of regulating advertising, registering practitioners in the industry and licensing advertising companies. But…
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Cutting down advertising budget amid crisis: A suicide mission or cost saving mechanism?
The robust plans drawn by many governments and organisations have been disrupted following the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within the first quarter of this year. Obviously, many organisations including governments never saw it coming, hence failed to plan towards addressing it and taking advantage of the opportunities it also presents. Government budgets have…
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Advertisers Association of Ghana laments impact of COVID-19 on members
The Advertising Association of Ghana, AAG, says the industry has also taken a hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Although some areas of the industry has experienced great results, the Association says other areas have been hit hard. As part of efforts to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the country,…
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AAG calls for entries to Global Student Competition by Cannes Lions
The Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has announced a call for entries to the prestigious Roger Hatchuel Student Academy 2020 global student competition to unearth the next generation of creative talents. The Roger Hatchuel Student Academy, an undergraduate competition and showcase for creative and inspirational thinking, is run in collaboration with the Cannes Lions International…
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Citi FM & Citi TV CEO receives Special Recognition Award from Advertising Association of Ghana
The Chief Executive Officer of Citi FM and Citi TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah, has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award at the 13th Gong Gong Awards organized by the Advertising Association of Ghana. Mr. Attah-Mensah was recognized for his achievements within the media and advertising space. Excerpts of a citation in his honour read: “Samuel…
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Advertisers refute billboard fees arrears
The Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has clarified that its members do not owe the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in fees for putting up billboards. According to the association, its members abide by the policies and instructions given them by AMA and thus disassociates itself from such assertion. The AMA, on Tuesday, October 24, gave…
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Advertisers renew appeals to pass Advertising Bill
The Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has called for the speedy passage of the Advertising Bill. The Bill when passed will lead to the setting up of an Advertising Standard Authority which will bring together relevant industry players to ensure sanity in the industry. This is expected to be achieved by eliminating fraudsters and protecting…