NICO ASSET MANAGERS COFFEE EXPERIENCE

Date: 29th August and 31st August, 2023 (Lilongwe and Blantyre) 

Client: NICO ASSET MANAGERS 

Assignment:  Concept Development and Event Coordination

Solution: NICO Asset Managers (NAM) engaged mirage PR to coordinate and conceptualize an event that would be able to engage prospective clients, to share their solutions. The NICO Coffee experience was an experiential marketing activity that delivered a curated brand experience for the prospective clients. The Lilongwe event was held on the 29th of August, 2023 and it took place at the Bingu International Convention Centre (B.I.C.C). While the Blantyre event took place at Ryalls hotel on the 31st August, 2023. 

 

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CDHIB Staff Engagement

5th August, 2022

Client: CDH Investment Bank

Assignment:  Concept and Event Coordination  

Solution:  CDH Investment Bank assigned Mirage PR to conceptualize and coordinate the bank’s Staff Engagement Launch as part of the Banks 10-year celebrations. The events were held to allow staff and executive members of the Bank to celebrate a decade of creating value as an Investment Bank. Mirage PR also organized an award segment as part of the celebrations and this was well received by patrons. Both events were implemented and coordinated expertly and this was attested by the excitement exuded by the staff.

 

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NICO 50 years anniversary Gala

18th March, 2022

Client: NICO

Assignment:  Event Coordination

Solution: The NICO Group assigned Mirage PR to coordinate the One NICO 50 Years Anniversary Celebrations. Activities designed to commemorate the golden jubilee included staff engagements in Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu during the day and a gala dinner in the evening. The gala was spiced up by a live performance from Eli Njuchi and this was followed by a performance by Lucius Banda. Guests also walked away with branded gifts after the event. All in all, guests commended the event and thoroughly enjoyed the proceedings during the gala. It was a great way for NICO to engage with their customers and a way for staff to enjoy such a huge milestone in the company’s existence.

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CDH Investment Bank 10 Years Gala Dinners

1st October and 8th October, 2022

Client:  CDH Investment Bank

Assignment:  Concept and Event Coordination

Solution:  CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) assigned Mirage PR to coordinate gala dinners as part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations. The gala dinners took place in Blantyre at Sunbird Mount Soche and in Lilongwe at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) on the 1st and 8th of October, respectively. The Blantyre event was graced by Dr Wilson T. Banda, reserve bank governor which made it a momentous occasion. At both galas, there was airing of the 10-year video (TVC) and presentation of awards to longest serving staff and previous CEOs. Mirage PR ensured that these galas were expertly executed and enjoyed media coverage to boost visibility of the overall 10-year anniversary. 

 

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NICO Directors Retreat

 

31st March – 2nd April, 2023

Client: NICO

Assignment: Event Coordination

Solution:  NICO Group assigned Mirage PR to coordinate the brand’s Directors Retreat that took place in Mangochi District from the 31st March to 2nd April, 2023. The retreat catered for 60 participants including Board Directors of all NICO Subsidiaries, Group EXCO, all NICO Company CEOs and Company Secretaries. The exciting retreat was held for 3 days – half day activities on day of arrival, full day activities on second day and half day activities on the day of departure.

 

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Next Einstein Forum (NEF )Africa Science week

November 2019

Client: The Next Einstein Forum (NEF)

Assignment: Photography & Videography, Event Coordination. 5 Activities One week

Solution: We coordinated the Africa Science Week for the Next Einstein Forum. We hosted a day’s training and Liverpool Wellcome Trust Laboratories for Students around Blantyre, A school visit at the Afrinut Factories for Students in Lilongwe, an expo for innovations in Zomba and a conference for Women in Science in Blantyre.

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NICO Group Ladies Brunch

 October 2020

Client: NICO Group

Objectives: Enhancing Customer Relationships

Solution: Mother’s Day is always an emotional celebration. We wanted our client to join in on the fun. We facilitated a women’s brunch for the NICO Group for Mother’s day celebrations. We were able to engage key stakeholders because some of the directors, staff, current customers, media and prospects are mothers. We invited women entrepreneurs to come network with the NICO Group as well as each other. 

After a light breakfast was served, we hosted a panel discussion led by a few leading and up & coming entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges that women entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them. It was a real life entrepreneur cry room experience.  that allowed the NICO team to bond with these women and also gain valuable insight for customer solutions. 

Guests enjoyed lunch and networking after the discussions.

 

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International Golf Tournament

January 2019 – April 2019

Client: Ladies Golf Union of Malawi

Objective: To manage Malawi’s first ever International Golf Tournament and produce all the communication materials throughout all stages of the project. Photo Coverage of the first ever International Golf Tournament in Malawi. Task included taking wide variety of shots throughout the event.

Solution: Mirage PR coordinated the event starting from sourcing sponsorship from list of the sponsors provided by the client, inviting guests and working with the media to produce communications materials such as newsletters, posters to publicize the event. The agency arranged the venue for the event, and worked hand in hand with the client in choosing the trophies to be given to the winners of the tournament. Mirage PR also provide photo coverage for the event and produced wide range of shots with excellent qualities. These high-quality photos of the event were presented to the client.

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OCL Malawi Night

December 2020

Client: Open Connect Limited

Objective: Customer engagement

Solutions: Mirage PR coordinated an event for OCL to give the client a platform for meaningful customer engagement. The event held at Mount Soche was graced by OCL executives and all its stakeholders. Unlike most sit and listen events, this event stayed true to its name, Malawi Night – a night celebrating the various cultures and traditions of Malawi through food, music and clothing. The guests were asked to come clad in traditional attire, the food was all local cuisine from different parts of the country, the décor was all locally sourced materials and there were also traditional dances by local cultural troupes. The theme was strategic to position OCL as a local brand deeply rooted in Malawi. OCL achieved lead generation, received helpful customer feedback and developed strong ties between themselves, customers and prospects.

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Nico Group Customer Appreciation Cocktail

Client: NICO Group

Project Duration: 1 Day, March 2019

Objective: Customer engagement with current customers and prospects 

Solutions: To promote customer retention and acquisition, Mirage PR put together an end of year client appreciation cocktail for NICO Group. The cocktail, held at the Bingu International Convention Centre, was multi-themed with a vintage outdoor setting that every customer wanted to take photos at. We arranged vintage clothing and cars for NICO staff. The lobby was an interactive setting. We scratched boring presentations off the programme and went for an intimate scene that would encourage one on one interactions for the NICO team and their clients. Wine and Cheese tasting encouraged the interactions. After an hour of the fun activities, guests were invited to the main event room that had a very futuristic theme for a brief speech from the Guest of Honor followed by snacks, drinks and music from the live band.

NICO Group achieved great customer engagement, lead generation and strengthened customer ties through this event. 

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