East Africa advertising industry Archives

David Galukande: The ‘G’ in QG Saatchi & Saatchi, Who In Many Ways Rewrote Uganda’s Advertising Story

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO Perspectives The Big StoryAugust 31, 2025September 1, 2025

Guided by a belief that world-class work could be conceived and executed in Uganda, Galukande helped set a new standard — one rooted in strategic thinking, cultural authenticity, and relentless…

Itha Wrap: Was Airtel Africa’s Account Loss the Last Straw That Ended Patricia Ithau’s Troubled Reign at WPP Scangroup?

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

When Patricia Ithau took over as CEO of WPP Scangroup in March 2022, she was hailed as a seasoned executive with a decorated past at East African Breweries, Unilever, and…