David Afolayan Email and Phone Number
A highly motivated communication expert, journalist and editor with a long-standing background in creative writing, content strategy, event planning and media production.David has over 8 years of experience crafting captivating brand identities. He specialises in creating exceptional content and compelling copies that generate leads and drive conversions. He has led a team of young creatives to plan and create high-quality digital content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and interactive features.As a founding managing editor at Technext, he led the editorial team to consistently generate fresh and captivating content ideas that resonate with the audience. This has seen the platform grow from a newly found platform to the second most-read online media platform in the tech category in Nigeria, with over 1 million quarterly impressions.As an editor, David has written news reports, interviews and several thought pieces in the African tech space. He has also covered some of the biggest tech events globally. He was the only African media representative at the 2023 Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China. He has been invited to give expert analysis on leading Nigerian media platforms such as Channels Television and Nigeria Info FM.
Technext.Ng
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Editor In ChiefTechnext.Ng Jan 2020 - PresentLagos● Grew Technext to become the second highest-read tech-focused media platform in Nigeria in 5 years (with over 500,000 monthly views, 90,000 newsletter subscribers and 100,000 total social media followers) through a combination of organic strategies.● Designed and organised the biggest blockchain event in Africa for 3 consecutive years: led the team to research and pick speakers, themes, presentation topics, panel conversation questions, physical event design and event marketing.● Organised a government regulators and tech roundtable event, GAT Summit in 2022 with the Minister of Finance, Lagos State Governor DG NITDA and other key players in the tech space in attendance.● Crafted SEO-friendly content calendar for Technext's website posts that increased organic traffic by over 300% YoY● Designed the editorial team composition for Technext and led the talent development process in line with corporate vision.● Ensured that the editorial standard is maintained by building a standard that ensures that team members complete thorough research into assigned topics.● Monitored competitor content strategy to identify areas for improvement in client campaigns. -
Communications ConsultantAusso Leadership Academy Feb 2023 - PresentLagos, Lagos State, Nigeria● Developed a robust plan to grow online visibility and generate quality leads via paid channels● Created systemized, predictable and highly optimized funnel sequences to convert paid leads into closed clients ● Managed and optimized web, social and PR content for campaigns and brand information -
Communications SpecialistBrandestng Jan 2020 - Dec 2022Lagos●Designed communications plan for a diverse group of brands in Nigeria.● Accounts worked on: GIG Logisitcs, Globus Bank, CWG Plc, JET Motors, Nigeria Sugar Development Council, Youverify, Liquidfire, Goldfire, Continental Logistics and BluDive Technologies.● Designed communication plans for 2 HNI clients in Nigeria that ensured a consistent brand representation across traditional and digital media platforms.● Monitored client's communications performance and used feedback to optimise communications strategy and improve audience engagement. -
Pr & Communications LeadAusso Leadership Academy Jan 2018 - Jan 2020Lagos, Nigeria● Developed and executed strategic and comprehensive marketing campaigns for the ALA brand and Programmes● Performed constant monitoring and evaluation of the brand's implemented media and market strategy to ensure the overall success● Coordinated experience-sharing sessions for over 40 champions of business and entrepreneurship during ALA masterclass programmes.● Supervised the conception, creation and storage of brand collateral and ensured consistent brand implementation● Managed all online communication channels for #ALA: Social media, email, website, newsletters etc.● Sought opportunities for generating PR capital and managed relationships with media partners for consistent mention.● Managed all social media channels for Founder, Mr Austin Okere (Founder and Vice-Chairman, CWG Plc). -
Content Writer/ Communications ExecutiveComputer Warehouse Group Plc Mar 2014 - Mar 201654A, Adebayo Doherty, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos -
News Correspondent (Nysc)Radio Niger, Minna Dec 2012 - Oct 2013Minna
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Editor In ChiefMegaphone News Agency Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Obafemi Awolowo University
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Editorial Intern (Arts/Entertainment Desk)Compass Newspapers Feb 2011 - Jun 2011Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
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Icbd Program ; News InternEko Fm 89.75 2005 - 2006
David Afolayan Education Details
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M.A. English Language -
Second Class Upper Honours
Frequently Asked Questions about David Afolayan
What company does David Afolayan work for?
David Afolayan works for Technext.ng
What is David Afolayan's role at the current company?
David Afolayan's current role is Tech Journalist| Corporate Communications| Editor.
What schools did David Afolayan attend?
David Afolayan attended University Of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University.
Who are David Afolayan's colleagues?
David Afolayan's colleagues are Joshua Fagbemi, Okafor Vivian, Oluwadamilare Akinpelu, Oluwasegun Opayele, Dorcas Oyelere, Adenike Olutobi Adebowale, Idris A..
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