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  • Emirates launches promo

    Emirates launches promo

    Emirates  has announced the launch of a promotional campaign, which offers up to 25 per cent  reduction in air fare for passengers to select destinations in its Economy Class cabins for the Nigerian market.

    The special fares apply to all Emirates’ destinations from Lagos, including Mumbai, Guangzhou, Delhi, Dallas-Fort-Worth, Dubai, Houston, New York, London, Chennai, Chicago, Bangalore,  Mumbai, and Guangzhou.

    The offer is valid for between August  18, and August  24, for travel from September 1, 2015 up to December 10,  2015.

    Speaking on the tactical fares, the Regional Manager, Emirates West Africa, Mr. Manoj Nair, said the special fares and the opportunity to stopover in Dubai for shopping and leisure are particular attractions for passengers, with the 96-hour visa in Dubai making the journey even smoother.

    “Passengers can experience award-winning services from the Emirates cabin crew from more than 130 countries, gourmet cuisine and the airline’s renowned ice inflight entertainment system, which offers passengers hundreds of audio and visual channels on demand,” he added.

    Customers travelling with Emirates benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30 kilogrammes in Economy Class, 40 kilogrammes in Business Class and 50 kilogrammes in First Class. Passengers on Emirates flights can also stay in touch with SMS, email and phone connections in every seat.

    Meanwhile, Emirates Airlines has unfolded a new package for passengers traveling to destinations in the United States (US) .

    Under the new package, Emirates passengers, who want to explore beyond the airline’s network of American destinations, now have dozens of options with the Americas Pass.

    With one combined ticket, travellers flying to any of Emirates’ 10 US destinations can connect to over 90 cities across the USA, Canada and Latin America through Emirates’ five partner airlines: Jet Blue, Alaska Airlines, Virgin America, WestJet Airlines and Porter Airlines.

     

     

     

  • Winners emerge in Indomie Flash & Win promo

    The first set of winners in the ongoing Indomie Flash & Win National Consumer Promo has emerged.

    They comprise the N1 million winners and others who won N100, 000 each. They were presented  their cheques at a ceremony at the company’s head office in Surulere, Lagos.

    The event was attended by  journalists and relevant regulatory agencies.

    Brand Manager, Indomie, Mr. Amber Yadav, said Indomie believes in giving back to its numerous consumers. He said: “As a company, Indomie believes in giving back to the society.”

    He said the promo was aimed at  celebrating with consumers. “We want to give them a chance to win something substantial. It gives us joy to give back to our loyal consumers. So far, we’ve had over half a million participants. We have also given out airtime recharge to over 50, 000 consumers,” he said.

    On how to participate in the promo, Amber said consumers were required to buy Indomie 120g Super pack where a unique number could be found printed on the seasoning sachet inside the pack.

    Participants are required to flash the unique number after which their mobile phone number would be registered to take part in the daily and monthly raffle draws where they stand a chance to win N100, 000 and N1million.

    Also, the Manager Public Relations/Events Dufil Prima Foods, Mr. Tope Ashiwaju restated the company’s commitment to continue to reward and give back to its loyal consumers.

    The Senior Public Relations Officer, Consumer Protection Council, Lagos Office, Mr. Nicholas Utsalo, confirmed that Dufil Prima foods Plc, adhered  to its regulations.

  • Alaba traders endorse Skye Bank’s millionaire promo

    Alaba traders endorse Skye Bank’s millionaire promo

    The on-going ‘Reach for the Skye millionaire promo’ of Skye Bank has been endorsed by traders at the Alaba International Market, Lagos where the bank held an open air draw for the next set of winners.

    Speaking on the occasion, Head, Retail Banking Group, Skye Bank Plc, Mrs. Nkolika Okoli,  said the bank would continue to encourage the adoption of the savings culture by members of the public.

    The choice of Alaba International Market was strategic as the traders who are also a target group of the bank, trooped out enthusiastically to witness the draw.

    “The reward scheme is, indeed, a win-win for both the bank and its esteemed customers as it seeks to reward the customers while at the same time grow its customer base. During the one year promo period, a total of N60 million would be won by the customers. During the monthly draws, three customers would will N1 million each, while four others would smile home with N250,000 each. Another 10 will each win N100,000. By implication, N5 million would be won each month,” she said.

    Okoli explained that qualification for participation in the monthly draw is for a customer to have at least a minimum opening balance of N2,000 with the bank within that month. Each additional N2,000 doubles a customer’s chance of winning any of the prizes.

    At the Alaba promo draw, a civil servant with the Lagos State government, Kazeem Adewale, and two others won N1 million each in the August draw of Skye Bank’s ‘Reach for the Skye Millionaire promo’.

    The other winners, Uche Onuegbu, an Aba based businessman; and Adewale Abiodun Adeyemo of Offa, Kwara State, also became N1 million richer after the event. Four other customers went home with N250,000 each. The lucky customers are Mrs. Aina Fabode of Jos branch; Kalu Okeke Ogbonnaya of Aba branch; Lawal Basheer; and Gazal Fatimat.

    Those who won the N100,000 prize money are Maiyegun Bunmi, Nnodu Onyinye Somadina, Alebiosu Falilat Oluwakemi and Alaba Ogini Olawale. Others are Wabi Mohammed Bakari, Aina Oluwafemi Abiodun, Friday Adodo, Igbinediaon Augustine, Anyawata Catherine, and Oladosu Kemi Dada.

    The electronic draw conducted in the presence of officials of the National Lottery Commission also produced 10 lucky individuals who won N100,000 each, bring the total prize money to N5 million.

    According to Okoli, a customer would qualify for the draw after opening a Skye Save Plus account with a minimum of N2000, while each additional N2000 increases the customer’s chance to win the N1 million prize. Okoli said the draws would hold every month, with a total of  N60 million up for grabs during the 12 month duration of the reward promo.

    She therefore enjoined the members of the public to open a Skye Save Plus account with bank with a minimum balance of N2000 in order to benefit from the ongoing promotion. The representative of the National Lottery Commission, described the electronic draw conducted as open, transparent and clear, saying it conformed to the commission’s requirements of a credible draw.

    She urged members of the public to take advantage of the bank’s promotion to transform their businesses by opening accounts with it so as to be able to take part in future draws. The winners expressed joy at their good fortunes and promised to continue to make Skye Bank their number one bank because of its transparent operations, processes and efficient customer service.

  • Stanbic IBTC rewards promo winners with cash prizes

    Stanbic IBTC rewards promo winners with cash prizes

    Stanbic IBTC Bank has given out a total sum of N4.22 million in prize money to 16 lucky winners of its Visa Gold Credit card promo titled Spend-and-Win.

    The promo, which was in conjunction with Visa, ran between May and June 2015. To ensure transparency, the draws were done electronically and in batches, with eight winners each picked for May and June.

    Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Obinnia Abajue, explained that the lender has high regards for its customers and is using the promo to appreciate their patronage and loyalty over time.

    “The Visa Gold Credit card promo is our way to say thank you to our faithful customers who continue to add to our bottom line through their patronage and loyalty. It is also part of the bank’s effort to encourage usage of cards as a preferred method of payment for goods and services,” Abajue said.

    Head, Cards, Stanbic IBTC, Ademola Adeniran, said only Stanbic IBTC Bank Visa Gold credit cardholders with credit limits of N750,000 and below are qualified to participate in the promo. “Participating cardholders must spend over 50 percent of their credit limit in the calendar month in Nigeria or abroad to stand a chance of winning back the entire spend,” Adeniran stated.

  • Airtel unveils smartTALK, N1m daily promo

    Airtel unveils smartTALK, N1m daily promo

    Airtel Nigeria, has launched smartTALK, a voice based product that offers Nigerians 11 kobo per second call rate to all networks in the country all day and all night.

    It said it is in line with its vision of enriching and adding value to the lives of customers through the provision of exceptional experience.

    The telco also unveiled a new promo it said is targeted at changing the levels of its customers across the country.

    Chief Executive Officer of the telco, Segun Ogunsanya who spoke in Lagos during the launch said effective from now, all a subscriber needed to do was to buy airtime, load it and make calls, adding that the person may be the winner of N1million that has been put on the table for the next sixty days.

    Ogunsanya said the telco earmarked the N60million daily start prize along side other cash and gift items to reward the loyal customers of the firm. He recalled that the man who won the Land Rover was just a truck driver who never believed when he was called to come and pick the car, adding that the firm will continue to explore ways of rewarding c4st60ers.

    Unveiling the smartTALK product, Airtel’s Chief Commercial Officer, Maurice Newa, explained that the new package reiterates the telco’s commitment to continually provide customers with a variety of products aimed at helping them stay connected to their families and friends at affordable rates.

    He said: “We are aware of the role communication plays in our world and we realize the need for people to constantly communicate with others within their circles, this is the reason we have created this product to keep our customers connected at an affordable price”.

    Newa noted that smartTALK will not only help deepen friendship and family ties but will also help foster better relationships amongst Nigerians.  “At just 11k per second, customers can talk to anyone in Nigeria for as long as they wish,” he said.

    He also stated that Airtel will continually try to not only meet but exceed the expectations of its teeming customers by providing them with value for money products and services.

  • FCMB rewards customers at promo

    The first draws of the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited promo tagged, ‘’FCMB Millionaire Promo’’ has held across  the three regions and 25 zones of the bank in the country.

    Three customers of the bank were rewarded with N1million each at the regional draws in Lagos, Enugu and Abuja; a total of 640 others smiled home with LED televisions, generating sets, decoders, tablets, smart phones and other consolation prizes at the zonal draws in different parts of the country.

    The exercise was conducted through electronic selection.

    At the Lagos/Southwest Regional draw in Lagos, Mr. Emeka Eze got  N1million, while at the Abuja/North Regional draw in Abuja, Mr. Chinedu Okpara, received the same amount; Mrs. Rita Okoye won N1million at the Southeast/Southsouth Regional draw in Enugu.

    The FCMB Millionaire Promo, which started in February, will run till July. It is targeted the bank’s savings account customers. The eligible products/accounts for the promo include FCMB basic savings, kids account, Nairawise, e-savings, premium savings and third party accounts.

    The Senior Vice President/Divisional Head of Retail of FCMB, Mr. Olu Akanmu, said customer of the bank needs to do is to save N10,000 in a savings account for 30 days to qualify for the selection. To be won, is the star prize of N1million and others. Multiple savings of N10,000 will increase chances.

    To qualify for the grand finale in August, where three customers will each receive N5million, customers are to save N50,000 in a savings accounts for 30 days. Multiple savings of N50,000 increases their chances.

    Akanmu said: “We are excited to once again reward our customers for their patronage and loyalty. Our customers are the reason FCMB exists and as a bank that is committed to continually satisfy their needs. The Millionaire Promo is to further show appreciation to existing and potentials customers by expanding the reward opportunities that the promo offers them. We are happy that the first sets of winners have emerged.”

    He added: “We encourage all our customers to partake in this exercise, because it is an avenue for economic empowerment’’.

  • Firm launches cash ‘4’ cover promo

    Firm launches cash ‘4’ cover promo

    Chemstar Paints Industry Nig. Ltd, manufacturers  of Finecoats  and Shield branded paints, has launched a scheme to reward painters across Nigeria in a transaction valued at about N95 million.

    According to the Sales Manager of the company, Oladosu Olawale described the scheme as a proactive measure to make painters all over Nigeria happy for their patronage in the last two decades.

    “Year 2015 is a year to tighten one’s belt as Chemstar celebrates its 20th year anniversary. The year would be a year of excellence for painters in Nigeria because we are fully prepared to make painters property owners,” he stated.

    ‘Cash “4” cover’ is a promo that that would run from 1st of April through 31st of August, 2015, which attracts cash offer for all the brand of paints’ lids from Chemstar  paints products.

    “The good thing about this promo is that as you bring the paint covers and we identify them as authentic covers from our company, we are instantly giving you the cash that worth the number of covers that you bring. We will also register your name and the number of covers that you bring. At the end of the promo, there would be a collation of figure of painters and we would identify 10 painters that bring highest number of paint covers for the future raffles that come later in the year,” Olawale added.

    In his own remarks, the Chairman/Chief Executive of the company, Apostle Remi Awode observed that the importance of painters to the company in the last two decades of manufacturing paints cannot be over-emphasised and that made the management of the company came out with the scheme to appreciate and reward painters with cash, refrigerators, TV sets, car and trip to Ghana for training which its value worth N95 million.

  • FirstBank sustains brand loyalty with Savings Promo

    FirstBank sustains brand loyalty with Savings Promo

    She has been banking with Firstbank of Nigeria for 28years. She grew up to see her parents banking with the same bank. Mrs. Ebisan Onyema, opened up on her long relationship with the bank penultimate week when its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Mr Bisi Onasanya, presented a new Toyota Corolla to her as the winner at the final draw of the bank’s Savings Bonanza.

    Her story illuminates the meaning of customer loyalty and how the reward system of a brand can sustain such cult followership.

    At this time of economic downturn, marketing professionals are looking for promotional tools to secure market share in the very competitive climate. They are using promotional incentives.

    “This experience and winning the prize has deepened my loyalty for FirstBank of Nigeria. How I wish other banks can support their customers through this reward system. I have been banking with FirstBank in 28 years. I grew up knowing my father and my mother banked with the bank. So, there is a long connecting point between the bank and I. So, a bank should not expect loyalty when there is no reward system for their loyal customers. I’m excited with this prize,” she said.

    Loyalty marketing is an approach to marketing, based on strategic management, in which a company focuses on growing and retaining existing customers through incentives. Branding, product marketing and loyalty marketing all form part of the customer proposition – the subjective assessment by the customer of whether to purchase a brand or not based on the integrated combination of the value they receive from each of these marketing disciplines.

    While the recent campaign by FirstBank has been predicated on renewed campaign theme, ‘You First,’ especially with the celebration of its 120 years of operation in the Nigerian market, the bank has gone on promo spree to champion financial inclusiveness through its marketing activities in recent times.

    Speaking at the car presentation ceremony, Onasanya noted that the FirstBank Savings Bonanza delivers to the bank’s promise to put the customer first as it is designed to reward customers for their patronage and loyalty to the brand over the years. “FirstBank has been changing the life style of average Nigerians with its Savings Promo since 2008. We would continue to churn out innovative and tailored-fit products to support customers’ needs and aspirations”, he stated.

    “Few months ago, we gave out six bedroom house to winners of our promos. Today, we gave out brand new Toyota Corolla cars to winners of our promo is different locations. Intending customers should go to our branches and open accounts and win lots of prizes,” Onasanya said.

    While this is part of the bank’s continued drive to encourage savings culture in the youth and unbanked segments, the reward system is believed would deepen the bank’s customer base especially as the bank through a draw which took place on March 12, 2015 to produce the winners as promised.

    The promo which kicked off in September 2014 has produced over 1400 winners including 12 winners of brand new Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla cars.

  • Glo gives N28b free airtime in overload promo

    Glo gives N28b free airtime in overload promo

    Second national carrier, Globacom, has said subscribers to its network have within the last two months received about N28billion worth of airtime from the Glo Overload Reloaded promo which is running.

    A re-launch of the promo earlier this year provided expansion to 400 per cent bonus airtime for a recharge of N200 and above, that is twice the initial 200 per cent bonus. The promo was one of those launched in the last quarter of 2014 which was designed to reward loyal and faithful subscribers.

    With more than 7,000 subscribers joining the promo and enjoying the benefits accruable since the re-launch, the company has given out  N27,523,577,800 bonus airtime to its subscribers.

    In the promo, a recharge of N200 gives a value of N1000 instantly, which is five times the value of recharge. N500 recharge gives the subscriber N2, 500 airtime value; N1000 gives N5000; N2000 gives N10,000; while N5000 gives N25,000 value.

    The bonus airtime can be used by subscribers to make calls to Glo lines and send SMS between 10pm and 8am. The validity period ranges from two to 15 days.

    Data subscribers on the network have also been enjoying the bonus. For example, a N2,500 data plan instantly gets 4.5GB worth of data, N5,000 gives 12GB, and N8000 gives 24GB of data.

    Also, customers who subscribe to the promo have the opportunity to be among the 120 millionaires that the promo will produce. Having produced 40 millionaires so far, 80 more will be announced in the next few weeks.

    Francis Oshin, a Glo subscriber, said the promo was a blessing to the industry.

  • Heineken kick off 90 prizes in 90 minutes promo

    The Heineken’s “90 prizes in 90 minutes” promotion in Nigeria kicks off this month as the return leg of the knock stages begins in earnest.

    From 17th March, 2015, Heineken fans stand a chance to win fantastic prizes during every minute of the UEFA Champions League matches. All a fan needs to do to participate is enjoy a bottle of Heineken and send their unique code found under the crown cork to 20822. More details will be displayed during match breaks.
    This innovative promotion is part of the exciting package from Heineken’s “Champion the Match” campaign, marking nine consecutive years of UEFA Champions League sponsorship.

    According to Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser of Nigerian Breweries Plc, “The UEFA Champions League’s unrivalled international reach and professional standard makes it the perfect match for Heineken. It is one of the brand’s main engagement pillars, and as such we strive to constantly strengthen and broaden our activation through innovative marketing and our global footprint.”

    The partnership between Heineken and the world’s foremost club football tournament has been delivering world class experiences to Nigerian fans, including the exquisite Heineken House Lagos. The Heineken House, Lagos, is open to Heineken fans on every Champions League match night, where they enjoy match screenings and special entertainment performances in the company of celebrity guests.

    The House has played host to leading lights across business, sports and entertainment including Ruggedman, 9ice and most recently, Victor Ikpeba and Tuface Idibia.

    On the unfortunate match night where Arsenal lost at home to Monaco, many of their fans found solace in a brilliant entertainment performance from ‘Joe Joe Body Beat’. His mesmerizing showmanship amazed guests as he played familiar songs using Heineken bottles, crown corks and other improvised musical instruments during the half time break.
    The brand managers promise more live entertainment and surprise special guests at the house this week, as the return legs of the Champions Leagues matches get underway.