Member Spotlight: Mrs. Norkor Akua Duah

BRIEF PROFILE OF NORKOR AKUA DUAH (NEE OMABOE)
Mrs. Norkor Akua Duah is a communication specialist with over 3 decades of experience in Brand Building which is reflected in her role of creating most of Ghana’s successful brands in the Marketing communication field.


She is the Managing Director of Mullen Lowe Accra also known as Lintas Ghana Ltd. an Integrated Communications company affiliated to Mullen Lowe Worldwide and Partners, a member of the InterPublic Group of Companies, and she has an oversight role as the Group C.E.O of The Advantage Group (TAG) which comprises Mullen Lowe Accra, Prodesign Ltd, FM24 Ltd and Media Initiative.


Norkor has developed exceptional qualities in Health Communications and Behavioural Change communications. Her expertise in this arena has seen her champion award-winning Public Sector Health campaigns supported by Development Partners as well as Private Sector initiatives over the years.

From an industry perspective, Norkor is currently the Vice President/Area Director, Africa of the International Advertising Association (IAA), a Past President of the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) and a founding member of the Ghana Design Network (GDN). She also serves on several boards of highly reputable companies in Ghana.


In 2009, she was awarded the “2008 CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year” for her distinguished contribution to the advertising industry, “Best Entrepreneur Advertising/ Marketing Communication of the Year” Award in 2011 at the Ghana Entrepreneur Awards.

She received the Medal For Merit Award in 2013 for being a promoter of IA programs in Africa, and being the first Vice-President Development-Africa to serve on Exco of the IAA. She also received the Advertising Association of Ghana’s (AAG) 2015 Distinguished Personality Award, including several other accolades.

She was honored with the IAA Inspire Champions award at the 2018 IAA Global Conference for her exceptional leadership and continuous effort in expanding the IAA footprint in Africa most especially through the formation of new chapters. She was in 2019 awarded for her dedication and commitment to the development of Advertising in Ghana at the 4th Ghana Women in Excellence Awards.

She was awarded in 2020 for her Outstanding Contribution to Marketing (Agency) at the 10th Women In Marketing Global Awards.In 2022, she received a Creative Impact Award from the 3Music Awards Women
Brunch for her extensive work and impact in the creative industry.

She also received a Hall of Fame Award from the Ghana CEO Excellence Awards for her leadership and achievements in the Advertising sector of Ghana.

Norkor finds great joy in giving back to society, which finds her in associations like Zonta International, of which she has held many positions. She is also a strong advocate of Girl Child education and as such is involved in promoting reading in children while supporting education amongst the less privileged i.e. The IAA OBAA Project.

Publicis, EchoHouse, and Others Sweep Awards at the17th Gong Gong Festival of Creativity & Awards

The 17th Gong Gong Festival of Creativity & Awards, by the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG), climaxed on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. The entire festival of creativity and awards was more than an award ceremony — it was a celebration of ideas, culture, and bold industry impact. The Gong Gong festival began with an inter-agency fun game that ramped up a lot of excitement and energy across the industry, and it climaxed with the awards dinner night at the Adesa Pavilion of Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra. The awards dinner night brought together Ghana’s top advertising and media minds, culminating in high recognitions for agencies like Publicis Ghana, EchoHouse Insel Communications, Ogilvy, Rezultz Advertising, Innova DBB, Pulse Ghana, Primetime, EXP, and a host of others.

Publicis West Africa, EchoHouse, and EXP Ghana, which won the three available platinum awards for the year. From the red carpet glam to groundbreaking campaign showcases, this year’s Gong Gong Awards set a clear standard for creativity and excellence in the industry.

  1. Creative Brilliance was on Full Display as Publicis Ghana was crowned Creative Agency of the Year, taking home a whopping 16 awards, including: 1 Platinum,7 Gold, 6 Silver, and 2 Bronze. Their performance showed that data-led creativity and culturally aligned messaging are still effective tools for advertising.  
  2. Media Innovation Mattered More Than Ever- and EchoHouse won the grand prix in that sector as they were awarded Media Agency of the Year, and walked away with 11 awards, including 1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 5 Silver, and 3 Bronze. Their youthful, culturally-driven content strategies continue to shape the next wave of media consumption in Ghana.
  3. Experiential is evolving and highly competitive, but EXP Ghana took home the Experiential Agency of the Year title, highlighting the growing demand for immersive, real-world brand experiences that go beyond screen-based storytelling.

Moments That Defined the Night

To truly understand the vibe of the night, a photo gallery says it all. From the stunning setup to the proud smiles of winners holding their trophies, each image captured the energy and pride of the industry.

 

[https://manuelphotographytm.pixieset.com/gonggongawards2025/#

 

Every year brings something new — this time, it was the clear shift towards performance-based recognition. Agencies weren’t just awarded for creativity, but for results, impact, and message clarity. It marked a turning point for how success is measured in the industry.

The stage design and production also raised the bar, showing that even local events can deliver world-class presentations. Events like this don’t happen in isolation. AAG extends its gratitude to all the sponsors, supporting brands, production teams, jury panel, and agencies who made the event what it was. Your contributions made this a night to remember — and a night that will inspire many more.

What This Means for Ghana’s Creative Industry

The 17th Gong Gong Awards reminded us that Ghana’s advertising industry is not just surviving — it’s thriving. With the rise of young talent, expanding digital platforms, and conversations around tech like AI in advertising, the future is full of promise.

Events like these are more than celebrations; they’re milestones that inspire future greatness.

The Gong Gong Awards continue to be more than just trophies — they are a mirror of how far we’ve come, and a light for where we’re headed. Here’s to pushing boundaries, telling better stories, and building an industry rooted in creativity, excellence, and collaboration.