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"YouTube ads are out of control"; Is the freemium business model broken?

“YouTube ads are out of control”; Is the freemium business model broken?

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Terver

Terver: Hey hey! Guess who’s back? Guessing someone has finally fixed her phone Didi: Interestingly, I’m currently using a broken phone. But I’ll do anything for Bantus, you know? Terver: If you’re reading this Didi is currently talking about how she’s tired and has to wake up early – at 8pm in the evening!  Didi:…

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Do brands benefit from joining the crowdfunding wagon? The MumZee Case study

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by Terver

Terver: Hello world! Long time no impolite banter Didi: Hello. It’s been a year! Wow….our last post was in 2022??? Terver: Not to throw stones but somebody hasn’t been available *looks deadpan at Didi*  Didi: Lmao. I can explain Terver: I’m thankful that you didn’t break into an “I’m unavailable” dance routine. But tbh guys,…

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V2: The official verdict on the BBNaija ads 2022 is here

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by Terver

Terver: We’reeee baaacccckkkkkk Didi: Yuknowww! Being consistent and what not.  Terver: Consistent Queens. Women of substance.  Full disclosure, we’re writing this after a very interesting ‘we outsidddeee’ weekend, sooo this might be reflected in one or two slurps.  Didi: “We?”. Terv now speaks french. But truthfully, anything you see today, just take it. So, part…

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The official verdict on the BBNaija ads 2022 is here

The official verdict on the BBNaija ads 2022 is here

Posted on October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 by Terver

Terver: Bantusssss!!! Have you missed us as much as we’ve missed you?  Didi: I think Bantus’ are due a new name.  Terver: As per rebranding? Why are we fixing something that’s not broken Didi? Didi: No idea. I don’t like the vibe anymore.  Terver: If we ever needed confirmation that Didi was a Tech bro,…

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We don’t talk enough about trolling as an effective brand strategy

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by Terver

Terver: It’s been twelve full moons, a Biden presidency and at least one additional Lori Harvey breakup since Ajoke last graced the blog with her presence.  Ajoke: Oh wow! I didn’t realize it’s been that long.  Terver: How would you? You’re too busy taking the dramatic decision to leave Instagram because we’re no longer cool…

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Will Instagram die if it stops “trying to be TikTok” ?

Will Instagram die if it stops “trying to be TikTok” ?

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Terver

Terver: I started first today, oh! Let me not hear pemmm  Didi: I believe the word is “pim” or ‘fem’  Terver: Of course, you’d know so much about this, being a closet Davido stan  Didi: I don’t know who that is. Terver: Lol! Guys, if you ever see “OBOLover001” on Twitter, it’s Didi’s burner account….

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What brands must do when they face cancel culture

Posted on August 2, 2022August 3, 2022 by Terver

Didi: Wait…why must I always go first?  Terver: Aren’t you the older one in this dynamic? I’m respecting my elders.  Didi: I can use some disrespect, okay?  Terver: Lemaooooo, invite me to your home and don’t give me food. You’ll see the real me then.  Didi: Oh! I’m part Swed on my great grandmother’s side….

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Five of the most impressive rebrands of 2022

Posted on July 13, 2022July 14, 2022 by Terver

Didi: Hey, Hey, Hey! Terver: Because one ‘hey’ wasn’t enough?  Didi: Actually 8 ‘hey’s’ are best, one for every month we’ve been MIA  Terver: Eisshhh, I thought we were gonna skim past that. You know, toxic ex boyfriend style.  Didi: I just want to say this is all Terver’s fault  Terver: Awww i’ve missed this….

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Four tips for small business owners and personal brands to profit off Big Brother fandom

BBN Economics: Four tips for small business owners and personal brands to profit off Big Brother fandom

Posted on August 19, 2021September 25, 2021 by Terver

People prefer to be right. Right feels good, empowering, almost powerful and this is by design. Evolution rewards being right and punishes being wrong and few places show off this analogy like the Big Brother show. Fans of the show are deeply invested in the polarity of right and wrong and observing the social experiment that is the show through these lenses.

It makes for great TV and even greater online banter, but what it also makes for is a deeply invested audience for whom money is merely a tool in the advancement of what they believe to be “right.” This is an attentive and purchase ready audience and today on the blog, we’re sharing 4 tips for small business owners and personal brands to hack the transition from fandom to profits off the Big Brother platform.

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Sporting events for nation branding: Nigeria’s missed opportunity

The Olympics as a tool for nation branding: Nigeria’s missed opportunity

Posted on August 12, 2021September 25, 2021 by Terver

The Olympics 2021 has officially ended and on today’s impolite banter, we do a post mortem of Nigeria’s outing at arguably the world’s biggest sports stage and share a guide to using sporting mega events as an inexpensive tool in nation branding: Nigeria’s failed opportunity.

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