Advertisers' Association of Nig (ADVAN) is the umbrella association for all advertisers (Corporate organisations that engage in major advertising) in Nigeria
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The wait is finally over! The ADVAN African Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026 are back to honor the brilliant minds and bold brands shaping the future of our continent.
Call for Entries
ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026
Entries are now open for the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026.
Event Date: March 28, 2026
Entry Period: Mon, Jan 19 – Fri, Feb 27, 2026
Showcase your brand’s outstanding marketing achievements.
Call for Entries
ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026
Entries are now open for the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026.
Event Date: March 28, 2026
Entry Period: Mon, Jan 19 – Fri, Feb 27, 2026
Showcase your brand’s outstanding marketing achievements.
This New Year, we won't just follow trends; we'll lead them. Together, as ADVAN, we'll align strategy, creativity and purpose to drive collective growth and measurable marketing wins.
2026 - Leadership, Collaboration and Shared Success.
#HappyNewYear#NewYear#NewYear2026
Wishing our vibrant community of brand builders, creators and marketers, a Christmas filled with inspiration and a new year ready for your next masterpiece.
#MerryChristmas2025#MerryXmas
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Marketing Edge family and the entire marketing community. His legacy will endure in the institutions he built and the standards he set.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) mourns the passing of Mr. John Ajayi, Publisher of @MarketingEdgeM
A visionary media professional, Mr. Ajayi pioneered brand journalism in Nigeria and built Marketing Edge into a respected platform that informed, connected
and celebrated excellence across the marketing and communications industry. Through initiatives such as the National Marketing Stakeholders Summit and the Edge Awards, he elevated industry discourse and championed innovation and professionalism.
Here’s to the men who lead with courage, create with vision, and shape stories that move the world.
On this #internationalmensday we celebrate the strategists, creators, and changemakers whose quiet determination builds brands,
Don’t just watch opportunities pass by — *position your brand where it matters.*
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Best regards,
*The ADVAN Team*
The CEOs and Chief Marketing Officers of Nigeria's top multinationals, conglomerates, and local businesses have created an exclusive platform for direct interaction with marketing and brand support services providers
If you offer AI, events, design, strategy, media , and creative support services to brands.
This platform is for YOU
*AdvanXchange* is live and ready for you to maximize its full potential.
This platform connects brands and marketing solution providers.
👉 *Here’s what you can do right now:*
* Upload your **logo**, **adverts**, and **vacancies**
* Showcase your services and expertise
* Connect directly with decision makers
* Gain visibility with top brands in Nigeria
Customer behaviour is evolving faster than ever, today’s buyers research, compare, and decide differently than they did just a few years back. For brands, adaptation isn’t optional; it’s survival. The more agile your marketing, the more relevant your message.
#marketingevolution
At the ADVAN CMO Forum 2025, we had the honor of hosting a powerful address from the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA).
Speaking on the role of AI in marketing, WFA shared global perspectives that resonated with Nigeria’s top marketing leaders.