Edna Torana, Scanad Uganda’s new Country Lead, did not come to the top of Uganda’s advertising industry by being parachuted into power. She came up the hard way — through client meetings that ran late, briefs that changed mid-stream, and campaigns that only succeed when both the numbers and the narrative work. She entered advertising the way many great agency leaders do: close to the work and close to the client. Over the last 15 years, she has built her reputation across some of the most demanding sectors in the economy — finance, telecoms, FMCG, health and social marketing, insurance,…
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Uganda’s PR and marketing communications industry has grown into a vibrant, opportunity-rich sector, attracting creative thinkers, digital natives, and ambitious entrepreneurs alike. From public relations consultancies and media agencies to content creators and experiential marketing firms, this industry has become a fertile ground for modern entrepreneurship. But behind the polished campaigns and trendy social media posts lies a reality that many agency owners and freelancers quietly navigate—challenges around financing, client behavior, and business sustainability. The industry operates within a mixed media landscape. Traditional platforms like radio and television remain influential, especially outside Kampala, where radio continues to be the most…
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