CHICAGO, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Acquity Group (NYSE
AMEX: AQ), a leading Brand eCommerce® and digital marketing
company, announces the Honorable Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, visited
Acquity Group's Chicago
headquarters today, Thursday, April
4, as part of the annual Zimbabwe Trade and Cultural Expo in
Chicago.
During his visit, Tsvangirai met with Acquity Group's CEO and
co-founder, Chris Dalton, along with
other executive leadership, to discuss the importance of technology
and social media in the growth of Zimbabwe, its positive impact on government
transparency, and the importance of its application for
entrepreneurial development. The exchange included ideas on
leveraging technology to better the lives of the people and to
empower outreach programs that will create transparency between
government and the people.
Africa is the second largest
mobile market in the world, with more than 738 mobile connections
in 2012. Trends show Africa is
poised for quick adoption of mobile technology in all areas of
life, including banking, education, political elections, health
programs and most importantly, the search for clean water, as
publicized by Water.org co-founder Matt
Damon.
"It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with the Honorable Prime
Minister and explore the possibilities of mobile, social and
technological progress in Zimbabwe," said Chris
Dalton, CEO of Acquity Group. "Mobile and social technology
has the power to raise cross-continental awareness about pressing
issues. They have the potential to provide an open forum for
sharing information, organizing communities and fostering change
and economic progress in Africa."
Acquity Group's digital and technology expertise in supporting
many of the world's largest brands served as the foundation for
conversations. In fact, this is the second time the Honorable Prime
Minister visited Acquity Group as part of the Expo. In 2011, the
conversation focused on entrepreneurial development and the
investment climate in Zimbabwe and
other emerging markets in the African region.
The visit took place at Acquity Group's Chicago headquarters, located in the Ogilvie
Transportation Center. Other companies the Honorable Prime Minister
visited include Capri Capital, Luster Products, Inc., Loop Capital
and EbonyJet Magazine.
For more information and photos from the event, visit
blog.acquitygroup.com.
About Acquity Group
Acquity Group is a leading global
Brand eCommerce® and digital marketing company, creating
award-winning digital experiences for global brands. Our
multi-disciplinary approach brings together strategy, design, and
technology to create unique brand experiences that build firm
customer relationships. Acquity Group works with leading brands
like Adobe, AT&T, General Motors, Motorola, and Saks Fifth
Avenue through offices in North
America. To define a unique perspective for your business,
contact Acquity Group at www.acquitygroup.com.
Emily Johnson
Walker
Sands Communications
(312) 267 2939
Emily.johnson@walkersands.com
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