Smart & Dynamic OOH
A big wave is taking over the UAE, and if you’re not riding it, you will soon be out of the game. The year 2018, touted to be a turning point for the out of home (OOH) industry, has not disappointed so far. In fact,… Read More
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Ramadan Buzz Returns
After a comparatively sober 2017, Ramadan is back with spenders going all out in the holy month to make a lasting impression on consumers. Ramadan is never dull in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, irrespective the strain on the economy and on… Read More
Shining Bright
The story of creativity in the Middle East is shifting gears – from western influences to the singular tones seen in the wake of the Arab Spring to a new found optimism and call for change. Much of this ‘change’ has taken place in the… Read More
Shell Seeks Attitudinal Change As KSA Women Prepare To Drive
Shell Middle East and its agency M&C Saatchi are looking to change behavior in Saudi Arabia, by encouraging men to become vocal supporters of women driving. Prompted by the scepticism demonstrated on social media when the decree was first announced, M&C Saatchi sought to understand… Read More
Dentsu Aegis Network Names Soha Aoun As MENA HR Director
Dentsu Aegis Network MENA has appointed Soha Aoun as HR Director. The development takes place as Nick Seruwagi relocates to take on a new role within the network. Reporting to Tarek Daouk, CEO Dentsu Aegis Network MENA, Ms Aoun will become a member of the… Read More
Sony MEA Awards Social Media Duties To Socialize
Following a multi-agency pitch earlier this year, Socialize has been awarded the digital communications and social media mandate for Sony across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Socialize has been tasked with increasing awareness and interest around Sony’s products across televisions, audio, digital imaging,… Read More
Standing #HandInHand With Refugees This Ramadan
The Middle East creative industry has been looking at different ways to raise awareness around the battles that people are facing in conflict hit areas. Syrian and Rohingya families, torn apart by war, are driven away from the safety of their homes. As countless, widowed… Read More
Newer Tech Drives Highest Ever Rise In Brand Values
Binging on Netflix, sharing stories on Facebook and downloading content from Apple’s iTunes and Alibaba’s Ali Picture have contributed to a record year of brand value growth in WPP and Kantar Millward Brown’s 2018 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking. The increasing use… Read More
Journey To The Unreachable ‘Client Side’
Ever since I joined the media industry in Dubai, about five to six years ago, there was a recurring conversation between entry to mid-level employees that I would hear, “three years, and move to client side”, “got to stick it out another year and I’ll… Read More
Snapchat Appoints DMS As Ad Sales Rep In Egypt & Kuwait
DMS will act as the sales representative for Snapchat advertising formats in Kuwait and Egypt. With this development, DMS will offer four formats to advertisers in Kuwait and Egypt. These include Snap Ads, Lenses, Filters and Story Ads. “This move demonstrates that Egypt and Kuwait… Read More