Without A Box Marks 10 Years in PR, Unveils New Chapter as Integrated Marketing Communications Agency
Michael Olugbode
The award-winning Lagos-based communications consultancy, Without A Box is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the theme The Convergence, while announcing its evolution from a public relations consultancy into a full-service Integrated Marketing Communications agency.
Founded in 2016 by communications strategist and Lead Consultant Theodore Nyingifa, Without A Box was built with the sole purpose: providing the best marketing communications service possible. The agency has grown over the past decade by helping businesses, institutions and brands shape narratives, build credibility, manage reputation and create meaningful connections with the audiences that matter most.
Its work has spanned leading local and international organisations, brands, business and personalities across sectors, which include PZ Cussons- Premier Cool, Cussons Baby, Morning Fresh, Joy Beauty, Robb. Bet9ja, Kerrygold, Premier Cool, Mamador, Golden Penny Foods, The Irish Food Board (Bord Bia) and NNPC Retail Limited, amongst others. From brand launches and consumer campaigns to reputation management and stakeholder engagement, the agency has built a portfolio of work grounded in strategic thinking, creativity and purposeful communication.
“Ten years ago, Without A Box was founded with the goal of being that breath of fresh air in the marketing communications industry, utilising a tailored approach to providing solutions for each of our client. Over the years, that belief has shaped our work and our relationships with clients and all that we have been privileged to have accomplished thus far. We have garnered so much experience over the years, which is what we intend to bring to bear as we enter into this new phase of our journey as an integrated marketing communications agency. We are grateful to our clients, partners and team for believing in our vision and helping us build an agency that continues to challenge conventional thinking,” Theodore Nyingifa, Lead Consultant at Without A Box, said. “We welcome you all to join us in this new phase as we continue to challenge the status quo with innovation thinking and creative solutions”
As it enters its second decade, Without A Box is bringing its expertise across public relations, digital marketing, content development, media relations, experiential marketing, crisis communications, stakeholder engagement and consulting under one connected Integrated Marketing Communications practice.
The agency’s work and contribution to Nigeria’s communications industry have earned national recognition, including the Marketing Edge Award for Outstanding Young PR Agency of the Year, Media Consortium Award for Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year in 2023, Media Consortium Award for Future Leader in Perception Management and BrandCom Award for Most Outstanding Agency in Brand PR.
The 10th anniversary programme will take place throughout the second half of 2026, bringing together employees, clients, partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate the agency’s journey and look ahead to the future. Activities will include, a Symposium and Pitch-a-thon for tertiary institutions, an inter-agency bowling competition, and a black-tie anniversary gala dinner.
As Without A Box enters its second decade, the agency remains focused on strengthening its capabilities, embracing emerging technologies and delivering strategic solutions that help organisations navigate an increasingly complex communications landscape with confidence.
