Description

This Group is a multi-disciplinary professional firm offering a diverse range of advertising, marketing and management consultancy services. They operate throughout the West African sub-region as well as having numerous overseas clients with interests in the West African sub-region. This organization relishes pushing the boundaries of creativity in Ghana by communicating compelling messages across all media in innovative ways. Radical creativity separates them, and project management is their core skill. They therefore represent a significant departure from traditional approaches to advertising in Ghana, as a result of their professional understanding of brands and marketing opportunities. They believe that a thorough understanding of their markets, their consumers and their clients' goals, is key to their success in providing them with a strong competitive edge.

The company was established by Jeff Kankam, Natasha Olympio and Michael Casely-Hayford. Michael helped to define the advertising landscape in Ghana as the former CEO of Icon Communications one of Ghana's leading advertising agency and media production companies with clients such as Accra Brewery, British Airways, Voltic, PZ Cussons and Taylor Woodrow. Natasha established her credentials and extensive network of decision-makers as Icon's Director of Client Services for over 10 years. During this time, she built a reputation of fiercely protecting her client's highest standards without compromise. Jeff has over 20 years experience working with multi-national corporations in the UK, USA, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. He has developed and managed successful businesses throughout West-Africa.

Some of the services currently offered by the Advertising & Marketing Group include:
* Print Media Design
* Media Planning
* Public Relations and Event Management Services
* Production Services
* 'Fixing' for Foreign TV crews

Their team is recognized for pushing the boundaries of creative advertising, and they have won numerous coveted awards for campaigns that are instantly recognizable to the Ghanaian public. They welcome challenges, and work well with people who appreciate challenging solutions.

Highlights

Volunteers are required to support the team throughout the process of meeting clients requirements and to ensure the campaigns run smoothly.

Intern Types

• Communications
• Marketing, Ad, PR

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 163 p/wk

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation
* Welcome pack
* In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* 24/7 Emergency support.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Africa Intern's Mission Statement

Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold.

Year Founded

2004