David Olajide
David is a dynamic branding and communications professional and helps with media relations and strategy for Curzon’s clients. He boasts a proven track record in brand management, content creation, strategy development, media liaison and monitoring.
David started his communications career as a freelance copywriter, before going on to work with MSL in Nigeria, where he grew to lead in content and strategy for the vast array of clients across government, fintech, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and tech. He has led PR and communications efforts for top global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Nokia, Ericson and Dell in Nigeria.
David is a creative writer and a master storyteller. His core expertise is in branding, storytelling, government relations, influencer engagement, digital PR and new media. His experience and love for writing spans over a decade, culminating in publishing his debut Anthology in 2018. David has a degree in Geography and Planning from the University of Lagos and a certificate in Branding and Creativity from IE Business school in Madrid.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Government
Services
- Media Relations
- Communications Strategy
- Content Development
Regions
- Africa
- UK
- US
Blogs by David Olajide
Services
Strategy
- Defining Core Objectives
- Research-Led Analysis
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Messaging Development and Framework
Branding
- Brand Audit
- Defining Brand Messaging and Direction
- Development of Brand Identity
- Full Collateral Delivery
Capacity Building
- Process Mapping
- Knowledge and Skills Transference
- Training and Team Development
- KPIs and Impact Measurement
Crisis Communications
- Understanding & Assessing Risk
- Developing & Maintaining A Response Toolkit
- Crisis Messaging Management
- Managing Post-Crisis Fallout
Investor relations
- Capital Growth Strategy
- Investor Ready Collateral
- Capital Introduction
- Leadership and Company Profiling
Media Relations
- Devising a Media Plan
- Developing Press Releases
- Global Media Outreach
- Press Trip Management
Content Marketing
- Market Research and Competitor Analysis
- Online Content Strategy
- Social Media Management
- Blog Content Creation
Event Management
- Event & Conference Programming
- Speaker Sourcing
- Targeted Attendee list
- Supplier Liaison
