Please, if Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, needs to owe to repair the abandoned roads in Gbagada and Gbagada-Ifako areas of Lagos state, he should do so. These roads are the worst in Lagos state. The roads are even worse than the roads in Biafra during the Nigerian civil war. You need armoured vehicles to pass through these dilapidated roads in Gbagada and Gbagada-Ifako. The worst is the road to the Gbagada General Hospital. Even an ambulance could not pass through it.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Ghanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim Bashes Nollywood
Juliet IbrahimGhanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim Bashes Nollywood
The most beautiful actress in Ghana Juliet Ibrahim says there are many things wrong in Nollywood.
“Since October 2009, I have decided not to really focus on the Nigerian movie industry because there are a lot of things going on in Nigeria that I don’t even want to talk about, because currently I am in court with a Nigerian producer”, she disclosed to Peace FM Online.
Juliet dissed Nollywood as she sued a Nollywood producer for piracy.
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UK Company Wants Sales Representatives in Nigeria
AB Informatics Limited, a United Kingdom registered company, is seeking to recruit high calibre, business oriented individuals as Sales Representatives in Nigeria.
We are introducing our range or products: Maternity Manager, Bed Manager, Electronic Patient Manager, Drug Prescription Manager, Theatre Manager etc into the Nigerian Health sector.
We therefore seek individuals with passion for a change in the healthcare sector to join us in a rewarding job.
As a Sales Representative you will:
--Sell our products in a prescribed manner to hospitals and other members of the health care industry.
--Develop local business plan to increase market share by outlining tactics, activities and resources.
--Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the healthcare sector, competitor products and product objectives.
--Utilize customer-focused selling techniques, continually assessing the knowledge of the customer and strategy to maintain high customer intimacy and customer knowledge of products.
--Maintain current, approved protocol and promotional materials to be included in sales presentation.
--Actively seek and display knowledge of key customers in territory.
--Develop and deliver informative sales presentations based on customer needs.
--Develop creative sales strategies to reach 'hard-to-see' doctors/'hard-to-work' accounts.
--Work collectively with other consultants in arranging speakers, displays and special programs.
--Positively impact sales in territory.
--Be a Team Player
Job Requirements:
--1+ years of relevant outside sales experience
-- Educated
--Strong communication and negotiation skills
--Candidate should have moderate knowledge of the healthcare sector.
-- Be able to work with minimal supervision.
If you fit the above, send your CV to careers@abinformatics.com
For more information, visit, http://www.abinformatics.com
We are introducing our range or products: Maternity Manager, Bed Manager, Electronic Patient Manager, Drug Prescription Manager, Theatre Manager etc into the Nigerian Health sector.
We therefore seek individuals with passion for a change in the healthcare sector to join us in a rewarding job.
As a Sales Representative you will:
--Sell our products in a prescribed manner to hospitals and other members of the health care industry.
--Develop local business plan to increase market share by outlining tactics, activities and resources.
--Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the healthcare sector, competitor products and product objectives.
--Utilize customer-focused selling techniques, continually assessing the knowledge of the customer and strategy to maintain high customer intimacy and customer knowledge of products.
--Maintain current, approved protocol and promotional materials to be included in sales presentation.
--Actively seek and display knowledge of key customers in territory.
--Develop and deliver informative sales presentations based on customer needs.
--Develop creative sales strategies to reach 'hard-to-see' doctors/'hard-to-work' accounts.
--Work collectively with other consultants in arranging speakers, displays and special programs.
--Positively impact sales in territory.
--Be a Team Player
Job Requirements:
--1+ years of relevant outside sales experience
-- Educated
--Strong communication and negotiation skills
--Candidate should have moderate knowledge of the healthcare sector.
-- Be able to work with minimal supervision.
If you fit the above, send your CV to careers@abinformatics.com
For more information, visit, http://www.abinformatics.com
Standard Bank Partners With GAIN Capital to Launch its Standard FX Trader Retail Forex Trading Service
10 Jun 2010 13:30 Africa/Lagos
Standard Bank Partners With GAIN Capital to Launch its Standard FX Trader Retail Forex Trading Service
NEW YORK and JOHANNESBURG, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Bank Group Limited ("SBSA"), the largest South African banking group ranked by assets and earnings, and GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of online trading services, have partnered to launch a collateralized foreign exchange trading service, Standard FX Trader. Based on GAIN's award-winning retail trading technology, Standard FX Trader marks the first time a broad based retail forex offering will be made available by a South African bank.
Richard de Roos, Director & Head of Foreign Exchange, Global Markets, Standard Bank said:
"For over 140 years Standard Bank has played a key role in the development of the South African economy by providing banking and financial services for the community. We are delighted to be able to work with GAIN Capital to extend our existing suite of electronic forex offerings by providing a new offering to our retail customers - greater access to trade forex, the most liquid and actively traded market in the world."
Glenn Stevens, CEO at GAIN Capital added:
"We are especially pleased to announce our partnership with Standard Bank, which represents GAIN's first white label partnership with a major financial institution in the region. Together, we have brought to market what we feel is an exceptionally compelling offering, combining GAIN's proven trading technology and experience in retail FX with Standard Bank's leading position and expertise in trading in global markets as well as their solid reputation serving clients in South Africa, the African continent and other key emerging markets."
SBSA's offering is designed to offer forex traders in its countries of representation with a differentiating service from a trusted provider. It will provide 24-hour trading in 38 of the world's major currencies as well as spot gold and silver, advanced trading tools, and access to daily and weekly research from a global team of economists and technical analysts. For traders new to the forex market, Standard Bark will host complimentary educational seminars and will have online tutorials and other educational resources available on its new website.
For access to the new service go to: www.standardbank.co.za/standardfxtrader
About Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group is a global emerging markets bank with African roots, headquartered in South Africa with a December year-end. Ranked the largest bank in Africa by assets of approximately $181 billion at 31 December 2009 and employing more than 50 000 employees worldwide.
A full service bank established 147 years ago, with extensive operations in 17 African countries and 16 countries outside the African continent. Providing banking services in Personal & Business Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth.
In recent years, Standard Bank has concluded a number of key acquisitions in Argentina, Kenya, Nigeria and Turkey and most recently a minority stake in Troika Dialog in Russia, to further consolidate our position in targeted geographic markets that are strategically important to our growth strategy.
The Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) bought a 20% strategic shareholding in Standard Bank Group in March 2008 for $5,5 billion. The cooperation between Standard Bank and ICBC established a gateway between Africa and China, accelerating the Bank's International strategy and providing support for the bank's next phase of growth.
The bank's long-term ratings are: Moody's A3, Standard & Poor's BBBpi, Fitch Ratings BBB+. The South African sovereign ratings are: Moody's A3, Standard & Poor's BBB+, Fitch Ratings BBB+.
Standard Bank's growing global presence, strong capital base and client franchise in key emerging markets position the bank well for sustainable growth and returns.
About GAIN Capital
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. is a global provider of online trading services, specializing in foreign exchange (forex or FX) and contracts for difference (CFDs). Customers and trading partners in more than 140 countries have utilized the company's award-winning trading platform which transacts nearly $250 billion per month.
A pioneer in online trading services, GAIN Capital provides execution, clearing, custody and technology products and services to an institutional client base including asset managers, broker/dealers and other financial services firms. GAIN also operates FOREX.com, one of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry.
With offices in New York City; Bedminster, New Jersey; London; Sydney; Hong Kong; Tokyo; and Seoul, GAIN Capital and its affiliates are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in Japan, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Australia.
GAIN's investor group includes private equity firms 3i, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures, Edison Venture Fund and Cross Atlantic Capital Partners.
For company information, visit www.gaincapital.com or www.forex.com.
Source: GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: STANDARD BANK GROUP: John Beynon, Standard Bank Director &
Head, e-Channels, Foreign Exchange, Office: +27 (0)11 378 8922,
john.beynon@standardbank.co.za, or Ross Linstrom, Standard Bank Media
Relations, Office: +27 (0)11 636 3629, Mobile: +27 (0)83 262 1882,
ross.linstrom@standardbank.co.za; or GAIN CAPITAL: Alicia Brown, GAIN Capital,
Office: +1-908-731-0731, albrown@gaincapital.com, or Christa Conte, Feintuch
Communications, Office: +1-212-808-4902, christa@feintuchpr.com
Web Site: http://www.gaincapital.com/
Standard Bank Partners With GAIN Capital to Launch its Standard FX Trader Retail Forex Trading Service
NEW YORK and JOHANNESBURG, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Bank Group Limited ("SBSA"), the largest South African banking group ranked by assets and earnings, and GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of online trading services, have partnered to launch a collateralized foreign exchange trading service, Standard FX Trader. Based on GAIN's award-winning retail trading technology, Standard FX Trader marks the first time a broad based retail forex offering will be made available by a South African bank.
Richard de Roos, Director & Head of Foreign Exchange, Global Markets, Standard Bank said:
"For over 140 years Standard Bank has played a key role in the development of the South African economy by providing banking and financial services for the community. We are delighted to be able to work with GAIN Capital to extend our existing suite of electronic forex offerings by providing a new offering to our retail customers - greater access to trade forex, the most liquid and actively traded market in the world."
Glenn Stevens, CEO at GAIN Capital added:
"We are especially pleased to announce our partnership with Standard Bank, which represents GAIN's first white label partnership with a major financial institution in the region. Together, we have brought to market what we feel is an exceptionally compelling offering, combining GAIN's proven trading technology and experience in retail FX with Standard Bank's leading position and expertise in trading in global markets as well as their solid reputation serving clients in South Africa, the African continent and other key emerging markets."
SBSA's offering is designed to offer forex traders in its countries of representation with a differentiating service from a trusted provider. It will provide 24-hour trading in 38 of the world's major currencies as well as spot gold and silver, advanced trading tools, and access to daily and weekly research from a global team of economists and technical analysts. For traders new to the forex market, Standard Bark will host complimentary educational seminars and will have online tutorials and other educational resources available on its new website.
For access to the new service go to: www.standardbank.co.za/standardfxtrader
About Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group is a global emerging markets bank with African roots, headquartered in South Africa with a December year-end. Ranked the largest bank in Africa by assets of approximately $181 billion at 31 December 2009 and employing more than 50 000 employees worldwide.
A full service bank established 147 years ago, with extensive operations in 17 African countries and 16 countries outside the African continent. Providing banking services in Personal & Business Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth.
In recent years, Standard Bank has concluded a number of key acquisitions in Argentina, Kenya, Nigeria and Turkey and most recently a minority stake in Troika Dialog in Russia, to further consolidate our position in targeted geographic markets that are strategically important to our growth strategy.
The Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) bought a 20% strategic shareholding in Standard Bank Group in March 2008 for $5,5 billion. The cooperation between Standard Bank and ICBC established a gateway between Africa and China, accelerating the Bank's International strategy and providing support for the bank's next phase of growth.
The bank's long-term ratings are: Moody's A3, Standard & Poor's BBBpi, Fitch Ratings BBB+. The South African sovereign ratings are: Moody's A3, Standard & Poor's BBB+, Fitch Ratings BBB+.
Standard Bank's growing global presence, strong capital base and client franchise in key emerging markets position the bank well for sustainable growth and returns.
About GAIN Capital
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. is a global provider of online trading services, specializing in foreign exchange (forex or FX) and contracts for difference (CFDs). Customers and trading partners in more than 140 countries have utilized the company's award-winning trading platform which transacts nearly $250 billion per month.
A pioneer in online trading services, GAIN Capital provides execution, clearing, custody and technology products and services to an institutional client base including asset managers, broker/dealers and other financial services firms. GAIN also operates FOREX.com, one of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry.
With offices in New York City; Bedminster, New Jersey; London; Sydney; Hong Kong; Tokyo; and Seoul, GAIN Capital and its affiliates are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in Japan, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Australia.
GAIN's investor group includes private equity firms 3i, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures, Edison Venture Fund and Cross Atlantic Capital Partners.
For company information, visit www.gaincapital.com or www.forex.com.
Source: GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: STANDARD BANK GROUP: John Beynon, Standard Bank Director &
Head, e-Channels, Foreign Exchange, Office: +27 (0)11 378 8922,
john.beynon@standardbank.co.za, or Ross Linstrom, Standard Bank Media
Relations, Office: +27 (0)11 636 3629, Mobile: +27 (0)83 262 1882,
ross.linstrom@standardbank.co.za; or GAIN CAPITAL: Alicia Brown, GAIN Capital,
Office: +1-908-731-0731, albrown@gaincapital.com, or Christa Conte, Feintuch
Communications, Office: +1-212-808-4902, christa@feintuchpr.com
Web Site: http://www.gaincapital.com/
40 years old Akwa Ibom Man Impregnates his 12 year old Daughter
40 years old Akwa Ibom Man Impregnates his 12 year old Daughter
Philip Ben a 40 years old father from Itam in Akwa Ibom is facing criminal charges of child abuse and despoiling his 12 year old daughter in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
The daughter alleged that her father drugged her and despoiled her. But the father claimed that his daughter lured him into the abominable act of incest.
"One day I came back from work and I met my daughter unclothed. As I was looking and admiring her, my manhood erected and I could not control myself anymore. I started caressing her, but she did not resist me, so we started the act,” Philip Ben shamelessly confessed to the Criminal Investigations Dept of the Panti - Yaba office of the Nigerian Police Force in Lagos state.
The daughter said her father had been sleeping with her since she was 10 and had sexual intercourse with her daily for two years and the last time was in March this year.
For the complete news report, see page 8 of the Daily Sun newspaper of Nigeria on Friday June 11, 2010.
Philip Ben a 40 years old father from Itam in Akwa Ibom is facing criminal charges of child abuse and despoiling his 12 year old daughter in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
The daughter alleged that her father drugged her and despoiled her. But the father claimed that his daughter lured him into the abominable act of incest.
"One day I came back from work and I met my daughter unclothed. As I was looking and admiring her, my manhood erected and I could not control myself anymore. I started caressing her, but she did not resist me, so we started the act,” Philip Ben shamelessly confessed to the Criminal Investigations Dept of the Panti - Yaba office of the Nigerian Police Force in Lagos state.
The daughter said her father had been sleeping with her since she was 10 and had sexual intercourse with her daily for two years and the last time was in March this year.
For the complete news report, see page 8 of the Daily Sun newspaper of Nigeria on Friday June 11, 2010.
Join to Play Yahoo! World Cup Shootout and Raise $100, 000 for Africa
On June 11th Play Yahoo! Penalty Shootout for (RED) and for every goal scored Yahoo! will contribute $1 (USD), up to $100,000 (USD), to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Your goal counts as many times as you can score!
Play. Score. It's for one day only - today.
The beautiful game just got better.
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Dad's the Word as Former England Footballer Martin Keown Tips Brazil to Lift Trophy
17:41
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16:57
GameDuell, Snail Games USA, OMGPOP and The9 Choose Offerpal Media for Virtual Currency Monetization
15:03
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Is Tiger Woods a Sex Addict?
Now that Tiger Woods is out of sex rehab and the term sex addiction is being talked about at the kitchen table, it begs the question, is he really a sex addict and is sex addiction on the rise?
Female Students Attacked, Robbed and Raped in Female Hostels at UNN
Female Students Attacked, Robbed and Raped in Female Hostels at UNN
We have been getting regular reports of the terrifying cases of crimes of robbery and rape by unidentified criminals who have been attacking female hostels at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), robbing and raping the defenceless and helpless female students overnight and the security on campus failed to stop more of these gruesome crimes.
Imagine how Marie-Elena John would react to read this shocking news from UNN today?
Marie-Elena John with friends outside our dorms at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka when it was a safe place to be. To the right: godmother to her son, Huguette Njemanze Fafunwa, Chinyere is to the left with her classic Look and Stella.
Photo credit:Marie-Elena John
It is a state of emergency if criminals can attack and rob and rape female students in their hostels in such a prominent university in Nigeria.
The school authorities should be blamed for the insecurity.
We have been getting regular reports of the terrifying cases of crimes of robbery and rape by unidentified criminals who have been attacking female hostels at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), robbing and raping the defenceless and helpless female students overnight and the security on campus failed to stop more of these gruesome crimes.
Imagine how Marie-Elena John would react to read this shocking news from UNN today?
Marie-Elena John with friends outside our dorms at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka when it was a safe place to be. To the right: godmother to her son, Huguette Njemanze Fafunwa, Chinyere is to the left with her classic Look and Stella.
Photo credit:Marie-Elena John
It is a state of emergency if criminals can attack and rob and rape female students in their hostels in such a prominent university in Nigeria.
The school authorities should be blamed for the insecurity.
Riccoh Completes Times Square's First 100 Percent Solar Billboard
RICOH COMPLETES TIMES SQUARE'S FIRST 100 PERCENT SOLAR POWERED BILLBOARD
Ricoh Proud To Depend Solely on Sunlight; Billboard Reduces Carbon Emissions
West Caldwell, N.J., June 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, yesterday announced the completion of its 100 percent solar powered electronic billboard, the Ricoh Eco Board, located at 3 Times Square at the corner of 7th Avenue and 42nd Street. The Ricoh Eco Board, which is 47 feet high by 126 feet long, is the first billboard in Times Square to be totally lit by solar energy. It is powered solely by 62 solar panels and 24 thin-film PV solar modules, and illuminated by 16 LED floodlights. Ricoh made a promise not to use conventional electricity from the grid to light the Eco Board and will allow it to go dark due to lack of sunlight. By using only solar power to light the sign, Ricoh is playing a part in reducing the amount of carbon emissions released by conventional electrical power sources. A special ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Eco Board took place on June 8 in New York's Times Square.
"When Ricoh decided to advertise in Times Square, we wanted to do so in an environmentally-responsible way that would have minimal negative impact on the environment. Our hope was that the Eco Board would become a powerful symbol of Ricoh's commitment to green practices and would challenge others to become more active," said Jason Dizzine, Director, Corporate Communications, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "Most billboards deliver a message, but this billboard is itself the message. For Ricoh, if the sign goes dark, that is ok. What is more important is that Ricoh is sharing in the bettering of our planet for everyone."
Ricoh chose Rec Solar, one of the pioneers of the solar industry, to equip the top of the Eco Board with a high-quality series of solar modules optimized for low-light conditions. In addition, Ricoh worked closely with Cooley Group, which has been at the forefront of polymer technology and coatings on flexible reinforced substrates for nearly a century, on the thin-film PV solar modules, manufactured by Xunlight Corporation.
"Ricoh's commitment to sustainable management is reflected not just in this solar billboard but in the products and services we offer our customers," said Ike Kakegawa, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "We are making significant environmental contributions on a global scale through Ricoh's Total Green Office Solution, which takes a holistic approach to document management, combining green consultative services, energy-saving imaging equipment and software solutions to help customers meet their sustainability goals such as saving energy and paper, and reducing waste."
Ricoh Group has been steadfastly committed to the environment for over 30 years. In 1976, Ricoh established an Environmental Protection Group responsible for keeping Ricoh's environmental goals and strategies as a key consideration when planning, developing, designing and promoting new products and services. In 2009, Ricoh set medium and long-term targets for reducing the total CO2 emission (including the converted value of 5 gasses) by 87.5% by FY2050, and 30% by FY2020, compared to FY2000.
Ricoh has been named as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the past six consecutive years at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Ricoh has also won the World Environment Center (WEC) Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development in 2003.
For more information about the Ricoh Eco Board, or any other Ricoh products or solutions, please visit www.ricoh-usa.com.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of offerings can be found at www.ricoh-usa.com.
All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
Contacts
Linda Montefusco
Ricoh Americas Corporation
(973) 882-2172
Linda.Montefusco@ricoh-usa.com
Rebecca Maas
Peppercom
(212) 931-6126
rmaas@peppercom.com
Brazil Emerges as Clear World Cup Favourite in New Mindshare Survey
Brazil Emerges as Clear World Cup Favourite in New Mindshare Survey
World Cup 2010 Mindreader
Who will be watching?
Who will people be supporting?
Who will be in the Final?
LONDON, 9th June/PRNewswire/ — When it comes to the World Cup 2010, Brazil is by far the favourite team of digitally-savvy soccer fans around the world, according to a new study.
More than 40 percent of all fans analysed said they plan to root for Brazil in the upcoming tournament, scheduled to begin June 11 in host country South Africa. The next highest team was Argentina with 30 percent of respondents offering their support. So, while Spain are the bookies’ favourite to lift the trophy on July 11th, Brazil are the popular favourite around the world.
In contrast, seven nations were tied for dead last with only 1 percent of respondents claiming support. They were Slovakia, Algeria, Slovenia, Honduras, Serbia, South Korea, and North Korea.
The results were revealed in a new online survey conducted by media and marketing services agency Mindshare as part of its "Mindreader" series. The new study covers 29 markets with a representative sample of 29,000 internet users.
"Mindreader is a really powerful way of looking at what is important to people across the globe." said Mindshare’s Marco Rimini. "The World Cup is the most popular event in the sporting calendar. Mindreader helps us understand what it means to consumers."
Only four nations included in the analysis did not have teams set to play in the tournament, and each said they will support the Brazilians more than any other team. These included India, with 69 percent of the respondents indicating their support for Brazil; Singapore (65%); Poland (53%); and Canada (47%).
Additionally, Brazil easily came in second behind the home team among a wide majority of nations with tournament representation. These included France (37%), Germany (22%), Italy (36%), South Africa (53%), Spain (41%), the U.K. (29%), and the U.S.A. (33%).
Not only was the Brazil the overwhelming fan favourite of the 32 national teams scheduled to play in the quadrennial event, but it was also favoured more than any other team to play in the final. Fifty-seven percent of the respondents picked Brazil for the final contest while 28 percent chose Spain and 27 percent picked Argentina.
The survey also revealed the following:
Overall levels of interest in following the World Cup ranged widely from 92 percent of respondents in Argentina indicating they planned to follow at least some of the tournament to 23 percent in the U.S.A.
Twelve percent of all respondents said they would root for the host country, South Africa, in the tournament. Other levels of support ranged from Spain (29 percent; England (26 percent); and Germany (25 percent) on the high end, to Denmark, Paraguay and Japan with 2 percent each on the lower end.
Fans in a handful of nations had the confidence to predict that their home team will make it all the way to the final match. They included Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.S.A. The team each group predicted as their opponent? Who else—Brazil.
The full Mindreader World Cup 2010 Report, complete with all relevant market data, can be downloaded here.
About Mindshare
Mindshare is a global marketing and media services network with billings in excess of $23 billion (source: RECMA). The network consists of 115 offices in 82 countries throughout the USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific; each dedicated to forging competitive marketing advantage for businesses and their brands. Mindshare is a member of WPP, the world’s leading communications service group with $63.5bn in billings (source: RECMA). For more information, please visit www.mindshareworld.com
For additional information contact:
Ailsa Lochrie
Mindshare
+44-(0)-207-969-4211
ailsa.lochrie@mindshareworld.com
Translations:
Spanish
French
Chinese Simple
Japanese
German
World Cup 2010 Mindreader
Who will be watching?
Who will people be supporting?
Who will be in the Final?
LONDON, 9th June/PRNewswire/ — When it comes to the World Cup 2010, Brazil is by far the favourite team of digitally-savvy soccer fans around the world, according to a new study.
More than 40 percent of all fans analysed said they plan to root for Brazil in the upcoming tournament, scheduled to begin June 11 in host country South Africa. The next highest team was Argentina with 30 percent of respondents offering their support. So, while Spain are the bookies’ favourite to lift the trophy on July 11th, Brazil are the popular favourite around the world.
In contrast, seven nations were tied for dead last with only 1 percent of respondents claiming support. They were Slovakia, Algeria, Slovenia, Honduras, Serbia, South Korea, and North Korea.
The results were revealed in a new online survey conducted by media and marketing services agency Mindshare as part of its "Mindreader" series. The new study covers 29 markets with a representative sample of 29,000 internet users.
"Mindreader is a really powerful way of looking at what is important to people across the globe." said Mindshare’s Marco Rimini. "The World Cup is the most popular event in the sporting calendar. Mindreader helps us understand what it means to consumers."
Only four nations included in the analysis did not have teams set to play in the tournament, and each said they will support the Brazilians more than any other team. These included India, with 69 percent of the respondents indicating their support for Brazil; Singapore (65%); Poland (53%); and Canada (47%).
Additionally, Brazil easily came in second behind the home team among a wide majority of nations with tournament representation. These included France (37%), Germany (22%), Italy (36%), South Africa (53%), Spain (41%), the U.K. (29%), and the U.S.A. (33%).
Not only was the Brazil the overwhelming fan favourite of the 32 national teams scheduled to play in the quadrennial event, but it was also favoured more than any other team to play in the final. Fifty-seven percent of the respondents picked Brazil for the final contest while 28 percent chose Spain and 27 percent picked Argentina.
The survey also revealed the following:
Overall levels of interest in following the World Cup ranged widely from 92 percent of respondents in Argentina indicating they planned to follow at least some of the tournament to 23 percent in the U.S.A.
Twelve percent of all respondents said they would root for the host country, South Africa, in the tournament. Other levels of support ranged from Spain (29 percent; England (26 percent); and Germany (25 percent) on the high end, to Denmark, Paraguay and Japan with 2 percent each on the lower end.
Fans in a handful of nations had the confidence to predict that their home team will make it all the way to the final match. They included Argentina, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.S.A. The team each group predicted as their opponent? Who else—Brazil.
The full Mindreader World Cup 2010 Report, complete with all relevant market data, can be downloaded here.
About Mindshare
Mindshare is a global marketing and media services network with billings in excess of $23 billion (source: RECMA). The network consists of 115 offices in 82 countries throughout the USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific; each dedicated to forging competitive marketing advantage for businesses and their brands. Mindshare is a member of WPP, the world’s leading communications service group with $63.5bn in billings (source: RECMA). For more information, please visit www.mindshareworld.com
For additional information contact:
Ailsa Lochrie
Mindshare
+44-(0)-207-969-4211
ailsa.lochrie@mindshareworld.com
Translations:
Spanish
French
Chinese Simple
Japanese
German
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