Reality show attracts brands targeting consumer market
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At a glance
- Gordon's has renewed its sponsorship for Big Brother Naija Season 11, continuing its marketing partnership with the popular African entertainment platform.
- The brand will engage viewers through in-house experiences, activations, and digital content, aiming to connect with audiences during the show.
- Both Gordon's and MultiChoice highlighted the show's significance for consumer engagement and creating shared cultural moments, emphasizing the importance of brand partner support.
Gordon's has extended its marketing partnership with Big Brother Naija, announcing its renewed sponsorship for Season 11. This move signifies the brand's continued confidence in the reality television show's capacity to engage a vast consumer base across Africa.
Big Brother Naija has a remarkable ability to bring people together through shared experiences that entertain, inspire conversations, and create lasting memories. Weโre excited to return for Season 11 and continue celebrating those unforgettable House moments with millions of fans across the country.
The gin brand plans to integrate its presence throughout the new season via in-house experiences, targeted brand activations, and dedicated digital content. These initiatives are designed to foster a deeper connection with viewers during the program's broadcast.
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Gordon's spokesperson and Head of the White Spirits MSS Portfolio, stated that the brand's return reflects its belief in the platform's ability to unite people through shared entertainment. He noted Big Brother Naija's remarkable capacity to inspire conversations and create lasting memories, expressing excitement to "continue celebrating those unforgettable House moments with millions of fans across the country."
We at Gordonโs believe that we are the centre of pop culture and thatโs why Big Brother Naija remains such an important platform for us. This season, weโre bringing our โFind Your Good Timeโ platform to life through exciting in-house experiences and fan engagements that celebrate authentic connections. We want viewers and consumers alike to see that thereโs no one way to have a good time; everyone deserves the chance to find their own good moments with Gordonโs.
Sam Okolie, Head of Category for Gordon's, emphasized the show's central role in the brand's consumer engagement strategy, positioning Gordon's at the "centre of pop culture." He added that this season will feature the "Find Your Good Time" platform through exciting in-house experiences and fan engagements that celebrate authentic connections, encouraging viewers to find their own good moments with Gordon's.
Every season of Big Brother Naija is made possible through the incredible support of our viewers, fans, and valued brand partners who continue to believe in the platform. As we begin Season 11, weโre excited to once again create unforgettable entertainment and shared cultural moments for audiences across Africa.
Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels at MultiChoice West Africa, acknowledged the crucial support from brand partners like Gordon's. She stated that this support is essential for the show's production and enables the creation of unforgettable entertainment and shared cultural moments for audiences across Africa. Tejumola expressed appreciation for partners helping to deliver engaging experiences that resonate deeply with viewers.
We appreciate partners like Gordonโs for joining us on this journey and helping us deliver engaging experiences that extend beyond the House and connect even more deeply with our viewers.
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