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Brand Migration Process: New Brand Name and Logo Unveil with Digital PR & ORM Support

CLIENT:

9mobile

Project Overview

Shakara Digital was engaged to support EMTS (now 9mobile) in managing and protecting its online reputation during a critical brand transition following the exit of its foreign partners. The agency’s mandate was to: Drive positive digital perception of the company amid the urgent rebranding from “Etisalat Nigeria” to 9mobile. Reassure stakeholders and investors of the company’s resilience and business continuity through controlled online narratives. Amplify awareness of the new brand identity across social, digital, and online media platforms, ensuring sentiment remained overwhelmingly positive. Provide strategic guidance on digital and social communications, including influencer engagement, content direction, and monitoring of online discourse to protect and enhance brand reputation.

PROJECT DETAILS

The
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WHAT WE DID

Shakara Digital implemented a comprehensive online reputation management strategy to ensure a seamless transition from “Etisalat Nigeria” to 9mobile, protecting and amplifying the brand’s perception across digital channels: Strategic Narrative & Content Development: Crafted a compelling digital-first brand story linking the new 9mobile identity to local culture (“9ja”) and the company’s history with the number 9, reinforcing its Naija-centric positioning. Developed multi-format content, videos, social posts, blogs, and online press-ready materials, optimized for maximum online engagement. Influencer & Blogger Activation: Mobilized a tiered network of influencers and bloggers to tease the new brand identity 12 hours before the official launch, driving anticipation, buzz, and positive online discourse. Integrated Media & Digital Amplification: Coordinated with all communications agencies , PR, advertising, experiential, and media buying, to maintain consistent messaging across social, digital, and traditional media. Worked in a multi agency function directing on content releases, theme song launch, and multimedia assets to maximize positive digital sentiment and mitigate misinformation. Real-Time Monitoring & Engagement: Conducted social listening and online sentiment tracking, responding proactively to conversations and reinforcing positive brand narratives. Engaged audiences directly across social platforms to nurture trust and community connection during the transition. High-Impact Digital Launch: Supported the World Press Conference with live online amplification, ensuring that the brand reveal trended on social media and generated sustained digital engagement across Nigeria and beyond.

PROJECT RESULTS

Achievements

THE RESULTS

Shakara Digital’s online reputation strategy delivered measurable impact across digital, social, and media channels, successfully positioning 9mobile as a resilient and locally-rooted telecom brand: Social Media Engagement & Reach: The pre-launch teaser and leak of the new name/logo generated viral momentum, trending on social media for several hours. Positive online conversations dominated the narrative, establishing overwhelmingly favorable sentiment around the 9mobile brand. Influencer Amplification: Influencer and blogger activations expanded reach to new digital audiences, boosting brand awareness and credibility ahead of the official launch. Media Coverage: Achieved extensive editorial attention reinforcing both online and offline authority. Rapid Brand Migration Success: The digital-first approach reassured stakeholders and investors, reinforcing confidence in business continuity and the company’s long-term vision. Enhanced Online Reputation: Social listening showed predominantly positive sentiment, protecting the brand against potential backlash and misinformation. The integrated campaign strengthened digital credibility, drove engagement, and positioned 9mobile as Naija-centric, resilient, and forward-looking.

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