Terver: We’reeee baaacccckkkkkk Didi: Yuknowww! Being consistent and what not. Terver: Consistent Queens. Women of substance. Full disclosure, we’re writing this after a very interesting ‘we outsidddeee’ weekend, sooo this might be reflected in one or two slurps. Didi: “We?”. Terv now speaks french. But truthfully, anything you see today, just take it. So, part…
Category: Impolite Banter
The official verdict on the BBNaija ads 2022 is here
Terver: Bantusssss!!! Have you missed us as much as we’ve missed you? Didi: I think Bantus’ are due a new name. Terver: As per rebranding? Why are we fixing something that’s not broken Didi? Didi: No idea. I don’t like the vibe anymore. Terver: If we ever needed confirmation that Didi was a Tech bro,…
We don’t talk enough about trolling as an effective brand strategy
Terver: It’s been twelve full moons, a Biden presidency and at least one additional Lori Harvey breakup since Ajoke last graced the blog with her presence. Ajoke: Oh wow! I didn’t realize it’s been that long. Terver: How would you? You’re too busy taking the dramatic decision to leave Instagram because we’re no longer cool…
Will Instagram die if it stops “trying to be TikTok” ?
Terver: I started first today, oh! Let me not hear pemmm Didi: I believe the word is “pim” or ‘fem’ Terver: Of course, you’d know so much about this, being a closet Davido stan Didi: I don’t know who that is. Terver: Lol! Guys, if you ever see “OBOLover001” on Twitter, it’s Didi’s burner account….
What brands must do when they face cancel culture
Didi: Wait…why must I always go first? Terver: Aren’t you the older one in this dynamic? I’m respecting my elders. Didi: I can use some disrespect, okay? Terver: Lemaooooo, invite me to your home and don’t give me food. You’ll see the real me then. Didi: Oh! I’m part Swed on my great grandmother’s side….
Five of the most impressive rebrands of 2022
Didi: Hey, Hey, Hey! Terver: Because one ‘hey’ wasn’t enough? Didi: Actually 8 ‘hey’s’ are best, one for every month we’ve been MIA Terver: Eisshhh, I thought we were gonna skim past that. You know, toxic ex boyfriend style. Didi: I just want to say this is all Terver’s fault Terver: Awww i’ve missed this….
BBN Economics: Four tips for small business owners and personal brands to profit off Big Brother fandom
People prefer to be right. Right feels good, empowering, almost powerful and this is by design. Evolution rewards being right and punishes being wrong and few places show off this analogy like the Big Brother show. Fans of the show are deeply invested in the polarity of right and wrong and observing the social experiment that is the show through these lenses.
It makes for great TV and even greater online banter, but what it also makes for is a deeply invested audience for whom money is merely a tool in the advancement of what they believe to be “right.” This is an attentive and purchase ready audience and today on the blog, we’re sharing 4 tips for small business owners and personal brands to hack the transition from fandom to profits off the Big Brother platform.
The Olympics as a tool for nation branding: Nigeria’s missed opportunity
The Olympics 2021 has officially ended and on today’s impolite banter, we do a post mortem of Nigeria’s outing at arguably the world’s biggest sports stage and share a guide to using sporting mega events as an inexpensive tool in nation branding: Nigeria’s failed opportunity.
Big Brother Naija is Coming: 7 things we don’t want to see from brands this season
With Big Brother Nigeria starting it’s 6th season in the coming days, we’ve put together a list of 7 things we don’t want to see from brands this season.
7 lessons small businesses can learn from “Street Church”
Today on Impolite Banter we’re interrogating the success of the “Street Church” on social media and sharing 7 lessons small businesses can learn from their rapid growth