Content creator and media personality Veronica’s daughter has publicly criticised Port Harcourt–based brands and event organisers for offering PR boxes as compensation for promotional work instead of proper payment.
In a video shared online, she expressed frustration at what she described as a growing culture of undervaluing creative labour in the city’s events and brand space. According to her, PR boxes containing items like T-shirts, caps, wine, and chocolates are increasingly being presented as “payment” for content creation, without prior discussion or agreement.
She recalled an experience with a fair organiser who sent her a PR box just a day before the event, without any formal briefing or confirmation. When she raised concerns about the timing and lack of communication, the organiser reportedly dismissed the work involved, suggesting it was “just a video” and asking her to post it regardless.
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The content creator described the gesture as disrespectful and said such practices diminish the value of creators and their work. She stressed that content creation is a professional service that requires time, skill, and resources, and should be treated as such.
While clarifying that her comments do not apply to friends or brands she has established personal relationships with, she firmly requested to be removed from any list where PR boxes are considered a substitute for payment.
She also referenced upcoming tax obligations, noting that creators now operate within a more formal financial structure and cannot afford to accept non-monetary compensation for professional services.
Her message has sparked conversations online about fair compensation, respect for creative work, and the need for clearer boundaries between brands and influencers in Port Harcourt’s growing creative economy.
