Dubai Studio City, a hub for the broadcasting, media production, film, music and entertainment sectors, participated at the recently concluded Broadcast Asia 2017 conference in Singapore. The three-day event, which kicked off on May 23, 2017, convened over 17,000 global experts, entrepreneurs, professionals, and practitioners… Read More
Pinar, a Turkish food company, has appointed Initiative MENA as its media agency of record. Pinar brands are available in a variety of product groups including dairy, meat and drinking water. Initiative MENA, part of MCN Holding and IPG Group, will be tasked to carry… Read More
As publishers tackle the rising usage of ad-blockers, many have resorted to paywalls to counter sliding ad revenues. While a decent one in eight are now willing to pay for ad-free news content, Global Web Index data shows that those who are paying for access… Read More
Save the Children, an international NGO, has launched a campaign to remind people of the harsh realities that confront Syrian children. A result of Facebook’s Hack for Good, ‘It’s not the same for them’ will run throughout Ramadan, across the Middle East and North Africa… Read More
Starz Play, a subscription on-demand video service, has teamed up with UberEATS for this Ramadan. Through this partnership, UberEATS and Starz Play will provide customers with Ramadan catered offers at home. “With Ramadan being a time of reflection and calm, locals and expats alike will… Read More
Regardless of location or language, people connect on social media during Ramadan in the interest of getting real-time updates on activities in their neighborhoods, connecting with those fasting around the world, learning how to lend a hand, and sharing wishes and special moments during the… Read More
For all the digital trends that the Middle East markets break in comparison to global averages, the low uptake of ecommerce comes as a surprise to most. But for many, this gap signifies a substantial opportunity in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.… Read More
With so many blockbuster gaming titles set for release by the end of the year, data from Global Web Index suggests that YouTube continues to be as a good bet to connect with console gamers. For many, YouTube offers the perfect means of weighing up… Read More
Y&R’s Dubai office has been busy executing Dubai Font’s #Expressyou campaign. In September2016, Y&R Dubai was appointed by the General Secretariat Executive Council of Dubai, winning a competitive multi-stage business pitch, by The Executive Council of Dubai to launch one of its unique projects for… Read More
Its not just about saving for your child’s future, but also for your own. Taking this concept as its core message, children adorned the role of influencers for parents in the latest campaign by Emirates NBD for its various savings plans. Along with its creative… Read More
