Eric Vlidzo
Eric Kwaku Vlidzo | |
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 Eric Kwaku Vlidzo | |
| Born | 26 November 1977 |
| Education | Anfoega Secondary School |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Media Sales and Business Development Expert |
| Organization(s) | EDALL Media Limited, TheAfricanDream Consultancy |
Eric Kwaku Vlidzo (born 26 November 1977) is a Ghanaian media sales and business development expert, and the co-founder of EDALL Media Limited,[1] a company specialized in advertising, media services, and sales training. He has over a decade of experience in the media industry, having worked at GhanaWeb and its parent company, AfricaWeb Holding, where he rose from Sales Executive to Commercial Manager.[2][3] He is also the consulting representative in Ghana for TheAfricanDream; a Washington, DC-based consulting firm.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Eric Kwaku Vlidzo was born in Anfoega - Wademaxe, a town in the Volta Region of Ghana. He attended Anfoega Secondary School for his secondary education before pursuing a teaching career at the Akatsi Teacher Training College, where he earned a Teacher Training Certificate.[5][6][7]
After completing his teacher training, Eric furthered his education at the University of Ghana, where he graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy.[8]
Career
[edit]Eric Vlidzo is a seasoned media sales and business development expert with over a decade of experience in helping brands grow through strategic and creative solutions.[9] He is the co-founder of EDALL Media Limited, a firm specialized in advertising campaign management, media services, and sales training.
Eric's career in the media industry spans several key roles. He spent ten years at GhanaWeb and its parent company, AfricaWeb Holding, where he rose through the ranks from Sales Executive to Commercial Manager. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading sales strategy execution, building strong client relationships, and driving consistent revenue growth.[10] In addition to his work at GhanaWeb, Eric has held positions at Rosyvon Enterprise and Virtual Capital Partners.[11] He is also the consulting representative for TheAfricanDream in Ghana, a Washington DC-based communication consulting firm.[12][13]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Eric Kwaku Vlidzo has received several prestigious awards throughout his career for his contributions to the media and business development sectors. In 2019, he was nominated among the Top 50 Most Influential Marketers in Ghana.[14]
In 2020, He was honored as the Digital Media Sales & Marketing Man of the Year at the Ghana Social Media Business & Creative Arts Awards.[15] Additionally, Eric was named a 2021 Vlisco Ghana Influencer, in recognition of his significant brand impact in the media and business development spaces.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Eric Vlidzo is a husband and father of three boys — Acacio, Lemuel, and Lemmy.[17] He is deeply committed to his family and his professional endeavors, balancing both with great dedication.
References
[edit]- ^ "AfricaWeb's Eric Kwaku Vlidzo wins Digital Media Sales & Marketing Man of the Year award". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "About Ghanaweb-AfricaWeb Holding group". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Ghana Football Association, Africaweb enter into partnership agreement". SportsWorldGhana. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "History of TheAfricanDream". TheAfricanDream.co.
- ^ "History of AkatsiCoE". Akatsi College of Education.
- ^ "Anfoega Senior High". Schools in Gh.
- ^ "Children teaching children: a lesson from a childhood friend". Theghanareport.com. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "University of Ghana BA Political Science Programme". University of Ghana.
- ^ "AfricaWeb staff among top 50 most influential marketers in Ghana". Gh Headlines. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Frimpong Manso, Andy (23 October 2022). "GFA and AfricaWeb enter into partnership agreement". Myrepubliconline. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Rosyvon Enterprise". GhanaWeb.
- ^ "How The AfricanDream Consultancy nurtures and grows its team, clients". Ghana Web. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Asare, Edward (29 January 2024). "2023 in view – TheAfricanDream's insightful journey". Edward Asare. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "AfricaWeb staff among top 50 most influential marketers in Ghana". Ghanamma.com. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "GSBCA presents award to AfricaWeb's Eric Kwaku Vlidzo". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Eric Vlidzo is Vlisco Ghana influencer for 2021". NewsGhana.net. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "An Exclusive interview with Head of Sales and Marketing, GHANAWEB -Mr Eric Kwaku Vlidzo". My Story Magazine. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2025.