by GIFT NDOLWANE
JOHANNESBURG – MTN announced it had been voted the Brand of the Year in the telecommunications category at the World Branding Awards in London, United Kingdom.
The company was one of over 2 500 brand nominated from 35 countries to be eligible for the accolade.
According to MTN, 119 brands were selected as the winners in their respective categories, and it emerged as the only brand in the telecommunications sector that qualified to receive this award.
“This prestigious accolade is testament to the work that has been done by our colleagues, employees and partners in building our brand,” said Larry Annetts, Sales and Marketing Executive: MTN South Africa.
He said the recognition to MTN follows accolades as the Most Valuable Brand for 2015 accolade that was conferred by Brand Finance Plc, the
world’s leading independent brand valuation and ratings firm, earlier this month.
“These awards are indicative of the milestones we are achieving in our quest to continue to create a distinct customer experience to our
stakeholders,” Annetts said.
– CAJ News