Like most markets, MENA also is working towards decoding advertising technology, and ably integrating it into marketing solutions. As programmatic and data gain attention in the Middle East and North Africa region, and play a key role in disrupting the media landscape, they are also faced with various challenges across the ecosystem. For some markets… Read More
This time, next month, if all goes well, I will be in the southern most tip of France, attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. After all that I have read and heard about the Festival, I am thrilled at the prospect of being there,… Read More
As Arabic becomes ‘cool’ in the region, the demand for content in the local language has also increased. Combine this with the growth of mobile, and a clear trend seeing Arabic apps emerges. According to a recent On Device Research survey, UAE has the highest… Read More
Dubai’s media sector has gone from strength to strength in the past decade, with the creation of a real industry ecosystem emerging in Dubai; Dubai Media City provides a home to industry giants, as well as SMEs and entrepreneurs from across the media value chain.… Read More
GroupM, WPP’s global media management investment operation, has named Filip Jabbour as new Chief Executive Officer to lead operations and drive growth in the Middle East and North Africa. As CEO, Mr Jabbour, a media agency executive with extensive media communications experience, will be responsible… Read More
twofour54’s studios in Abu Dhabi are now the home of entertainment show ET Bil Arabi. The show comprises breaking news stories, exclusive set visits, first looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as candid one-on-one interviews with some of the Arab World’s… Read More
Vuclip, a mobile video on demand service for emerging markets has partnered with Mazzika Group, to bring Arabic music to the mobile users. Mazzika group is a music production house in the Arab World. Mazzika Group will work with Vuclip to extend their premium music… Read More
A recent survey by global marketing and technology agency DigitasLBi reveals the latest technology trends and consumer habits that are transforming how, where and why people shop online, and what devices are mostly used when doing so. The survey, which was conducted in 17 countries… Read More
There are more than 7 Billion mobile phones worldwide. Always on and accessible everywhere, mobile devices have become central to people’s lives, mobile represents the most important screen today for end-users and it is definitely the number 1 screen for young generations, making them a… Read More
There may be the lesser evolved that still view corporate social responsibility (CSR) as something forced upon corporates or a must-do that has to be tick marked in an annual calendar. However, leaders – both from business arena and of society – in the Middle… Read More
