The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has concluded plans to hold its 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos next month – specifically on July 12. The event will coincide with ‘Marketers’ Evening’, a new initiative by ADVAN for professionals to learn, network and socialise.

The objective of ‘Marketers Evening’, according to ADVAN’s Executive Secretary, Ediri Ose-Ediale, “is to advance marketing decision-making by disseminating unique insights to ADVAN members, as well as bring members together with industry thought leaders to develop new ideas, and facilitate industry-wide networking.” She disclosed that the event would be attended by leaders in the nation’s marketing industry.

ADVAN is the only body in the nation that represents the collective interest of advertisers. It was founded to advance the interest of the marketing industry in Nigeria by spearheading and ensuring global best practices as well as facilitating collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

ADVAN is the voice of 60 of the biggest marketers in Nigeria representing over 200 brands with an annual marketing spend of well over N100 billion. The association is a member and on the Executive Council of the World Federation of Advertisers, a body of marketing associations in over 55 countries of the world.

•Photos shows ADVAN’s Executive Secretary, Ose-Ediale.