Any runner will tell you that the right shoes are key to success. And it is this thinking that has been the driving force behind sporting goods manufacturer Adidas. German-born Adolf Dassler nicknamed Adi, was an avid sportsman with a passion for extreme sports, having built his own ski jump. A keen runner as well,…
I quipped “now that’s what I’m talking about right there” having been wowed by the news of the launch of the Free Internet Service by one of Africa’s most prolific music producers and Mavin Records Boss, Michael Collins Ajereh also known as Don Jazzy. However, no sooner did I see the logo, my excitement came…
Naming a business is one of the most important stages of the destiny of any business. It is similar to the same reason a name is important to the destiny of any human being. However a good number of SME startups take this stage for granted and they don’t even know it. There are good names…
The ultimate goal in any human endeavor is success. From as far back as recorded history, royalty and nobility created symbols with which they could easily establish their power and influence. Merchants and business people soon jumped on the trend. In their case; it was to validate originality, integrity, superiority, reputation and foster the…
“After surviving a fatal car crash in December 2013, I decided to make everyday count by impacting my world. You don’t get to live a second chance in life everyday”. Francisca Ogunlade, Founder, PlanBHub. When people experience a near death situation, you’re sure to see amazing turns in their life and living. A popular quote…
Successful business people fight for their logo. No one for that matter, fights for what isn’t important. No one! And so whatever is important, is special or specially made. Whatever is important has value in cost and equity. Ownership of a very important thing comes with a priceless feeling of pride, achievement and power, especially…
On December 3, 2016 Miss Folake Ayegboyin opened her fashion design outfit – Folaneedles amidst pomp and pageantry. It was also a birthday gift to herself. The success of officially unveiling her business to the public was particularly made special with a logo by Dayo Abiola – foremost logo making company. “When we first spoke,…
Barely 10 minutes after the official launch of the #TheBigIdea on Twitter and Instagram, the hashtag goes on a trending spree. Hitting number 3 on the highest top 10 trending hashtags and topics in Nigeria on these media. The official carriers of #TheBigIdea @thevicmoss. @ayowole_obi. And @marapolsa seasoned new media strategist set up the trending…
On #FreeStyleTalkTuesday I drop bars like would rappers, every Tuesday on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. The theme of every short line is logos. I’d like you to expect them to be delivered as punchlines. I will endeavor to make sure not a single line is blunt, so you can always look forward to another Tuesday.…
The following is based on a true story, at about a time when logos where known as seals. A successful business man heard news that his daughter-in-law is guilty of prostitution, and as a result is now pregnant. Bring her out and have her burned to death – this was his command. As she was…