If conversations in industry get-togethers and closed-door meetings, including those in boardrooms, are anything to go by, 2018 will be among the toughest years for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) ad land. It is expected that 2019 too will be no better. This… Read More
“It’s only recently that we started to create chapters in the US, and Cairo is our first one abroad. Our goal is to launch chapters slowly in key cities where we feel there is a great ambassador who can serve as our partner,” says Kevin… Read More
It is a no-brainer that brands can benefit from startups, but this proposition is easier said than achieved. Some agencies in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region realized this the harder way. Mindshare, nonetheless, gave it an all-out push when it joined hands… Read More
The out of home (OOH) industry in the region is facing its share of challenges, including in markets such as the UAE. This has not deterred players such as Elevision Media to set up pace for growth, riding largely on the back of digital. Back… Read More
As understanding social media users, and the significance they have for brands, becomes critical for marketers, Twitter has taken a closer look at its audience base. Collaborating with Kantar Media in a global study, Twitter has examined what drives usage on the platform, the added… Read More
Amsterdam is ready for yet another year of Epica Awards. The platform where journalists turn jurors for creative work, is seeing a marked increase in entries themed around purpose-driven initiatives and messages. Mark Tungate, the editorial director of The Epica Awards, chats with Arabian Marketer… Read More
Carmen Zaarouri, a Business Director at Mirum in Beirut, has singled out learning as a core reason that has kept her interested in the digital advertising industry. The 30-yr old, armed with a BS in Business – Management Information Systems degree from Lebanon American University,… Read More
How and when did you know photography was your passion? Nearly 18 years ago, I got a disposable camera as a birthday gift. I enjoyed taking pictures of people, places and random things but none came out right. This mystery of you waiting at the… Read More
Strengthening its strategic positioning across the Middle East & Africa region, Future Tech Media has acquired Middle East digital advertising network, Adzouk. The acquisition is effective from November 2018. Adzouk is a programmatic supply side network that works with advertisers including General Motors, Unilever and… Read More
Facebook has introduced Ad Breaks in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The feature will allow publishers and creators from the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region to monetize the video content they share on Facebook. Whenever an Ad Break is shown – as… Read More
