Don’t block all ads; we will block the annoying ones for you – that would be Google’s pitch in a nutshell as it gears up to block what it calls ‘annoying’ ads in its Chrome browser. This is part of a broader effort by industry… Read More
Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) has launched the ‘See & Be’ program to offer a full suite of strategic influencer communication services. ‘See & Be’ offers influencer communication campaigns. The program focuses on achieving measurable results by identifying the ideal match between influencers and… Read More
This Ramadan, household names OMO and Comfort, are back again with their annual community clothes donation drive, for the eighth year in a row, across the UAE in partnership with Uber and the Emirates Red Crescent and in line with The Year of Giving initiative… Read More
The National Happiness and Positivity Programme has launched the ‘Change a Future’ initiative, part of the ‘Happiness is Giving’ campaign, to improve the lives of children across the UAE, in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), Etisalat, du, as well as Abu Dhabi’s and… Read More
Fight terror with love. Kuwait-based telecom operator Zain had a powerful message against terrorism this Ramadan. At a time when suicide bombings and other acts of terrorism have amplified concerns across the world, the video advocates a message of love and fight the fear. The… Read More
As many corporations find ways to be part of the consumer’s journey during Ramadan, tech majors too have taken up several initiatives in that vein. The Ramadan Hub from Google is one such initiative. According to Google the Hub signals the arrival of the month… Read More
Publicis Media has put a structure to attract fresh perspectives in its operations. The media holding company has created a next generation board that will work with its global executive group to address opportunities and drive transformation. The next generation board members have the complete… Read More
The likes of Amazon and Netflix are broadening their content in every market. Many may consider this a direct response to the TV behaviors of consumers more generally. On-demand subscription and catch-up services continue to gain traction, being used by about half of internet users… Read More
Many believe that Ramadan is associated with slowing down of operations, fewer work hours and general loss of effectiveness. Yet research by Oxford Strategic Consulting (OSC) indicates that changing work models are becoming more hospitable to the Ramadan work schedule. The study advises that business… Read More
Consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are all geared up for Ramadan. According to a YouGov Ramadan survey, over half of the residents in the two markets are expecting the prices for goods and services to rise in the Holy Month.… Read More
