CMC Connect LLP, the exclusive affiliate in Nigeria of leading global communications agency BCW, recently hosted a webinar for media and clients on the BCW Age of Values Report, a pioneering global study that explores the profound influence of values on human behavior and in driving meaningful action.
The report introduced an innovative approach that goes beyond traditional demographic targeting, combining behavioural science, research, data analytics and digital trend mapping to gain deeper insights into the values that drive human behaviour in the dynamic cultural landscape of today.
BCW’s insight into how people prioritize values was gleaned from an analysis of more than 36,000 people across 30 countries in the world, which yielded more than 30 million data points.
Speaking during the event, Strategy Director, BCW UK, Taylor Saia, highlighted the predominant values in Nigeria as security, self-direction and universalism (societal); and the values that most differentiate Nigeria from the rest of world as achievement, power, stimulation and conformity. He also stated that Gen Z’s most-defining values are power, achievement, hedonism and stimulation.
“Younger generations have grown up in highly digitized societies in which peers’ achievements are broadcast on social media, affording a window into the highlights of other people’s lives,” Saia added. “As a result, it’s no wonder that younger generations focus so much on realising, and being seen to be realising, their highest potential.
“Our values are our guiding principles in life; they shape our identities, determine what is important to us, and impact how we engage with the world and those communicating with us,” Saia continued.
Also speaking during the event, Senior Strategist, BCW Europe & Africa, Pablo Lozano, emphasized the long-term significance of values. As part of the report, BCW introduced its exclusive real-time analytics tool, BCW Values Intelligence (BCW V.I.), which BCW uses to help clients analyze and align values with shifting cultural trends, online conversations and emerging opportunities.
Vice President, Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Africa, Emeka Oparah, noted: “CMC Connect has always been efficient with what they do, and I am proud to be associated with them. It is quite apparent that the values of BCW are definitely rubbing off on them.”
“Our discussion on The BCW Age of Values Report provided an enlightening platform for participants to gain valuable insights into the power of values and how they can be harnessed to create meaningful connections and inspire transformative action,” said Lead Partner, CMC Connect LLP, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya.
Following the review of the report, Badejo-Okusanya explained the importance of one of the sub-values highlighted in the report, “achievement.”
“Achievement is very important in Africa and definitely in Nigeria. It has to do with the fact that, traditionally, you earn a lot more regard and respect when you’re a high achiever. It is a thing of pride, either for an individual or a family to achieve certain levels – socially, educationally, financially, academically, and so on,” Badejo-Okusanya said.
