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about us
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WHAT WE DO IC Publications is one of the world’s leading sources of analysis and debate on African political and economic issues. Using a variety of platforms and services including magazines, newsletters, electronic media and international events, we deliver unparalleled coverage on the latest developments in the region. Our reputation for providing timely and relevant information makes us the automatic first choice for
Publishing
• Eight specialist magazines in English and French covering current affairs, business, banking and lifestyle • Exclusive interviews with key decision makers including heads of state, ministers and business leaders • In-depth analysis of latest trends and issues affecting the continent • Specialised custom publishing solutions
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Africa’s political and business leaders, but our scope goes much further: through our publications and events we reach over 2.6 million loyal customers in more than 100 countries, making IC Publications one of the world’s largest specialist media groups on the continent. Today, the Group can be broken down into 3 different activities: publishing, events and communications.
• Leading specialists behind many of Africa’s premiere events including our annual showcase events African Business Awards and African Banker Awards • Range of services covering all aspects of event management • Events are held throughout the world and attract the world’s leading figures • Tailor made services to meet customised demands
Communications
• Services include but are not limited to corporate communications, public relations and media relations • Our clients include some of the world’s biggest international companies, government institutions, public sector organisations, NGOs and private individuals
1957 IC Publications is founded
1966 African Development is launched
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HISTORY OF THE GROUP
1974 Launch of The Middle East and Medicine Digest
1978 African Development is relaunched as New African and African Busness
2007 Launch of Le Magazine de l’Afrique and African Business in French
Since its formation in 1957, IC Publications has been at the forefront of debate and analysis from one of the world’s fastest growing regions. From modest beginnings, IC Publications has grown into a modern day international media group, encompassing publishing, communications and events.
Launch of IC Events and Communications Consultancy services
2008 Launch of African Banker in English and French
2009 Launch of Femme Africaine and New African Woman
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OUR PEOPLE With 21 nationalities operating throughout the Group, speaking eight languages including African, European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages, we have the necessary human resources to meet any professional challenge.
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Our editorial team features knowledgeable experts who have been covering Africa for the best part of 50 years and our events arm is supported by a dynamic team of professionals specialising in logistics, event management and marketing. With both teams combined, we can provide the expertise and experience to meet even the most demanding requirements of our partners and clients.
The Group will continue to invest in its best resource: its employees. Throughout the years we have attracted some of the best editorial, analytical and marketing minds and our continued success and strength of the brand is testament to their abilities.
We believe in a confident, modern and prosperous African continent; a continent not daunted by the hindrances of history but forward-thinking and self-assured in its position as the world’s most diverse, most engaging and most resourceful region.
our vision
Our passion is Africa. We know the tremendous economic potential of the region is yet to be fully realised; and as such, we are focused on building bridges and encouraging debate in order to actualise the dreams of this continent. We believe the stories of Africa need to be told by Africans. This is why our editors are from the region (North, East, West and Southern Africa) and we are also investing heavily to encourage and develop high quality journalism in Africa. We strongly believe that the continent will only succeed by developing home grown solutions to overcome the many challenges ahead. We remain eternally optimistic in the future of Africa and believe we have a critical role and duty in putting forward the untold stories of the continent as well as holding policy makers and the various institutions operating in the subregion accountable.
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OUR MISSION A s one of the region’s largest distributors of news, analysis and commentary, we are aware and proud of our social responsibilities. We know that timely provision of information can not only empower, it can shape and define agendas of a country, region or continent. It is therefore our mission to
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OUR PRINCIPLES At IC Publications we are committed to the core principles of truth, objectivity and independence. We believe that adhering to these ideals – both individually and corporately – will enable us to fulfill our responsibilities to educate, inform and enrich the lives of others.
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We produce the widest read publications on the region. We have a duty to ensure the impartiality and accuracy of our information throughout the range of our platforms.
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provide these essential building blocks of development in order to actualise our African dreams: dreams of a thriving and equitable global society, a society of genuine socio-economic empowerment and sustainable development for the continent and its people.
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS The Group is the pan-African brand with a global outlook. Whether we are publishing magazines or hosting multinational events, we are always looking to build new relationships and strengthen old ones.
We work in partnership with a number of large institutions to ensure that we provide only the best level of service. We have produced numerous publications in conjunction with many of the world’s most respected public bodies including the World Economic Forum, African Union, Corporate Council on Africa, World Bank, UN, World Petroleum Congress etc.
Additionally, our events team works very closely with many globally recognised names to ensure we produce the best organised events. Over the years we have built up some fantastic media partnerships, which is testament to the strength of our brand. These partnerships include but are not limited to BBC, Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, VOX Africa, RFI, Africa No.1, Forbes and the Financial Times.
Our event partners include: • London Stock Exchange • Central Bank of Nigeria • African Development Bank • Commonwealth Business Council • Springwood Capital • COMESA • Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry • Business in Africa Events
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PUBLISHING IC PUBLICATIONS has over 50 years experience in publishing magazines, newsletters, country supplements, industry reports and market intelligence on Africa. Among the Group’s best selling magazines are New African, African Business, African Banker, New African Woman, Le Magazine de l’Afrique and Femme Africaine - the most widely read pan-African publications in English and in French on the market.
African The Bestselling Pan-African Business Magazine
BUSINESS An IC Publication
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South Africa: Legacy of Marikana Nigeria: Note of Contention Kenya: Breaking traffic shackles Zambia: Who owns Lake Malawi? COMMENTARY: WHAT IS INNOVATION? INDUSTRY: GERMANY IN AFRICA AGRICULTURE: THE GREEN REVOLUTION BEGINS
The Group combines experience and an unrivalled network in Africa. With a vastly knowledgeable and well connected editorial team spearheading our publications, we guarantee that you receive only the most insightful commentary and analysis from this emerging continent. In addition, our specialist contributors from around Africa ensure our special monthly reports are the definitive analysis of the latest business and economic developments. Alongside our traditional print publications, subscribers can now download the complete digital e-Magazines featuring all the news, features and special reports found in our print editions. What’s more, our website features lots of your favourite news and reports, as well as some other content exclusive to the Internet.
SOUTH AFRICA: Beyond mining, mourning and Marikana ETHIOPIA: The real Meles Zenawi NIGERIA: Bidding for change KENYA: Forgetting the “Big Man syndrome” FOOTBALL: SEPP BLATTER interview
Special Report: UGANDA AT FIFTY
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Reaching over 2.6 million loyal readers in more than 100 countries, our eight magazines are the region’s undisputed market leaders. Both our distribution network and reach are unrivalled, in terms of scope, numbers and quality. Our readers and partners represent the elite from business, political and academic circles. These are people who have influence over the direction of their countries and companies. With our vast experience in the field of communications, public-relations and contract publishing services, IC Publications also offers a onestop shop solution to serve all its clients needs both for those wishing to expand into Africa or for African companies wishing to expand internationally.
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Africa’s TopAreBanks: Our annual rankings African exchanges fit for purpose?
Islamic banking makes strides in Africa E African banks jump on mobile bandwagon Slap on the wrist for S African banks Nigeria’s bridged banks fall into line
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EIGHT MAGAZINES In English NEW AFRICAN For over 45-years New African has been the world’s biggestselling, English-language pan-African magazine. With our cutting-edge content we bring an African perspective to international reporting on the continent. Inspiring and always enlightening, New African covers real issues often ignored elsewhere and corrects the many misconceptions associated with the continent.With our in-depth monthly reports, New African brings Africa closer to the world and offers an invaluable window to the globe’s most diverse continent. It is ideal for those looking to gain a better understanding of the most important issues affecting Africa, as well as people needing up-to-date specialist information on political and economic issues.
AFRICAN BUSINESS African Business is the bestselling pan-African business magazine, and its award-winning team is widely respected for its editorial excellence. We provide the all-important tools enabling you to maintain a critical edge in the continent that is changing the world. Our special reports profile a wide range of sectors and industries including transport, energy, mining, construction, aviation and agriculture.
AFRICAN BANKER African Banker is a quarterly magazine dedicated to banking and finance in Africa. It covers news from the banking, finance, insurance, and currency sectors, as well as the latest analysis from the stock markets and capital markets. With demand for reliable and up-to-date information on Africa’s banking and financial sectors at an all time high, we aim to provide the necessary support to companies and individuals participating in an industry that is shaping the future of the continent’s economy.
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New African Woman is a colourful lifestyle magazine dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of fashion and beauty, health and wellbeing, parenting and family, and much, much more. The magazine is a celebration of black beauty and culture and with a unique indigenous twist, we offer an insight into the life of the African woman in an intelligent, meaningful and inspirational manner.
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In French LE MAGAZINE DE L’AFRIQUE NEW AFRICAN Our French-language edition of New African magazine features 100% original content - focusing on political and cultural issues in French speaking Africa - but still remains true to the high editorial standards found in all our English language publications. With all the latest news from francophone Africa this is an important publication for anyone seeking in-depth analysis from the region.
AFRICAN BUSINESS LE MAGAZINE DES DIRIGEANTS AFRICAINS With its own original content dealing with French speaking Africa, this publication is a must read for all business leaders around the globe looking to gain an upper hand in the continent. Providing a thoughtful commentary on business issues, the magazine is a vital source of information for anyone wanting to understand the changing nature of business and the opportunities emerging throughout Africa.
AFRICAN BANKER LE MAGAZINE DE LA BANQUET ET DE FINANCE This magazine is dedicated to banking and financial issues from the continent’s French speaking countries. As the region’s only French-language publication specialising in the banking sector we provide news and analysis aimed at equipping the sectors specialists with all the essential information.
FEMME AFRICAINE NEW AFRICAN WOMAN Our popular French-language, women’s lifestyle magazine has become one of the best selling titles in Africa. Dedicated to the professional women, Femme Africaine, has won numerous awards including the Best Female Publication and is the definitive publication for women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle issues.
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EDITORIAL TEAM Our editorial team is vastly knowledgeable and well connected and has direct access to journalists, politicians and business leaders throughout Africa. The team in London includes Anver Versi, editor of African Banker and African Business, and generally regarded as one of the finest writers of his generation, the legendary pan-Africanist, Baffour Ankomah, our New African editor, who has been at the forefront of shaping the African agenda since the 1980s, and Regina Malanda, editor of New African
Woman and an emerging figure in the women’s empowerment movement in the African world. Our dynamic team producing the French titles in Paris includes Hichem Ben Yaiche, Junior Ouattara, Ridha Kefi, Nicolas Teisserenc and FÊriel Berraies Guigny who not only have an insatiable passion for Africa but boast an unparalleled understanding of the current issues affecting the diverse and complex Francophone Africa.
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EDITORIAL CONTENT Our content has always been insightful, agendasetting and thought-provoking. We follow the trends of the continent closely and all major talking points affecting the region are dissected in great detail.
We also regularly feature guest writers and editorials from leading global figures. Recent A-list contributors include:
Kofi Annan Mo Ibrahim Donal Kaberuka Thabo Mbeki Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf John Agyekum Kufuour Kenneth Kaunda Paul Kagame Yoweri Museveni Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie
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RESEARCH Our tailor-made special reports are the most effective way to reach investors, stakeholders and international business leaders with a keen interest in Africa. They are produced and designed by our professional team of editors and designers to guarantee only the highest quality and the greatest impact. The reports can be published in one, or across all of our publications, and as our magazines are distributed every month at a number of renowned international events in Africa and in the major capitals of the world, we can give maximum exposure to the political and business elite around the globe. Special Reports
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MARKET INTELLIGENCE Our wealth of experience in Africa, coupled with our expert knowledge of market opportunities in the continent, make the Group the leading pan-African consultant and advisor for many important projects in the continent. We have at our disposal an extensive contact list featuring a wide rage of experts and consultants with many years experience in the field. Furthermore, we have built up excellent working relationships with several local partners in the markets we operate in.
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DISTRIBUTION NETWORK Our long and vast experience in publishing gives us the opportunity to build up a unique and diverse distribution network. Over the years we have perfected our distribution practices to ensure that our publications reach all of our readers no matter their location.
With our expertise, business know-how and local knowledge, we guarantee tailor-made solutions that specifically meet our client’s needs.
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Our distribution network currently includes: • Newsstand sales • International and domestic airlines and lounges • International subscriptions • Controlled circulation to business leaders and policy makers • B2B • Hotels and Business Centres • International and industry specific events
IC Events IC Events has established itself as one of the leading organisers of African business, economic and political events. From small workshops and roundtables, to large business conferences and awards ceremonies, our events are recognised as some of the premier fixtures on the international calendar, and provide an excellent opportunity to network with the current decision makers and leaders from around the world. Our specialist in-house team organises a wide range of forums aimed at tackling only the most pressing issues of the day. They are designed to provide an innovative platform that brings together prominent leaders from around the globe to discuss modern day ideas and develop suitable and actionable plans. To date we have organised events in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the USA and Asia. Furthermore, our annual business and banking awards ceremonies are an opportunity to reward companies and individuals making a positive contribution to the continent in their particular fields.
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TYPES OF EVENTS WE ORGANISE
Conferences, Forums, Summits Business Briefings Roundtables Road Shows Press Conferences Award Ceremonies Workshops Tailor-made events
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SERVICES
In addition to these annual events we also plan and manage bespoke events for elite clients. To ensure these events maintain the Group’s high standards we offer the full range of services needed to realise a successful event, including:
Logistics Marketing Strategy Media Partnerships Programme Agenda Speaker Management
Participant Management Registration Management Sponsorship Post Event Follow Up Event Report Production
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PAST EVENTS
The African Business Awards Established in 2008, the annual Awards gala every year attracts more than 500 policy makers, business leaders, captains of industry and key decision makers. Co-organised with our partners, the Commonwealth Business Council, this event takes place during the Africa Business Forum in London, and is attended by selected Heads of State and several African Ministers. The African Banker Awards Since its inception in 2007, our annual banking awards ceremony attracts over 500 international financiers and investors including Central Bank Governors and Finance Ministers. It is now scheduled to take place during the African Development Bank Group annual meetings. COMESA Investment Forum IC Events has organised two investment forums, each attended by over 1300 international business and government leaders. The inaugural event was organised in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in April 2010, while the second event was held in Dubai in March 2011. Delegates from all over the world came together for this high-level event aimed at informing participants about investment opportunities in Africa in general and the COMESA region in particular. The Africa Debt Capital Markets Summit This annual forum is attended by over 130 industry specialists to look into the various opportunities in the debt markets in Africa. It is organised in partnership with Springwood Capital and the London Stock Exchange. Africa and South East Asia Business Forum This business forum was attended by 250 top African and Asian business and government leaders to discuss investment opportunities in Africa. The event took place in April 2010 in Singapore. It was jointly organised with the ANG Group and IC Events acted as a commercial partner. The ATM Security Forum A forum of ATM fraud and security in Nigeria which attracted 100 banking professionals from Nigeria and around the world. Endorsed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, it took place in March 2010 in Lagos.
SkillsInvest Forum A forum on education to tackle the skills mismatch in the Arab World, organized by IC Events in collaboration with a number of leading pan-Arab educational bodies and Dubai Knowledge Village as part of Sheikh Al Maktoum’s drive to promote education in the Arab world. African Development Bank Business Breakfast Meeting This event was attended by 150 business leaders and took place during the World Economic Forum 2010 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
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COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCY With an experienced media arm and a dynamic events team we have all the essential skills to provide first class communication strategies. By combining creative strategic visions with professional implementation practices we guarantee your brand gets full exposure across the globe.
We offer a multi-disciplinary consultancy service, providing tailored solutions to meet the needs of even the most demanding clients and we have numerous research services to help you better understand your target audience ensuring your message does not get lost in translation. From enhancing your brands global or regional penetration, to managing public relations during crisis situations we are able to draw on the specialist skills and unique experiences of each individual member of our team ensuring you receive only fist-class solutions.
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Public relations Media relations Promotional materials Event management Corporate social responsibility Crisis management Brand management Campaign planning Social media management Partner services
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MARKETING With a diverse audience and a reputation for providing thought provoking analysis on African issues, the Group is one of the leading publishers on the region’s current affairs and lifestyle issues, and as such is sought out by businessmen, academics, and political leaders from around the world.
Thanks to our extensive distribution networks our magazines can be found across the world. Our global reputation as the market leader on pan-African current affairs ensures that we are regularly featured by other media leaders such as CNN and BBC. We also partner with many leading global institutions for our international events thus providing an opportunity to reach a new audience.
Results so far... Increased newsstand sales Increased subscription sales Increased bulk sales
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THE FUTURE IC Publications has been the gold standard of African journalism for the last 50 years but as the world around us changes so must we. Digital media has dramatically transformed reading habits around the globe and with Africa rapidly embracing new social media technologies we are constantly changing the way we connect with our readers by introducing a
• Build and strengthen relationships with our partners throughout the Group • Continue to develop and enhance our digital services in line with our readers’ changing habits • Expand our editorial content to engage a younger and more dynamic generation • Encourage African journalism through investment and training
number of new platforms and products. Furthermore, we also welcome the shifting attitudes of the continent, as with an ever growing prosperous middle-class, the 21st century will be as much about looking towards the future as the 20th century has been about reflections on the past.
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And as always we will continue to deliver the authoritative, market-leading analysis and commentary from the African continent, and create the nesseccary networks and linkages to drive Africa forward.
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