Ever since I started reading on the first reports that trickled in on #Mecca_Live, I just had to write about it for two reasons. It feels wonderful as a Muslim to read people speaking about Islam in the way they did, as a religion I… Read More
To say that social media is transforming the world, is stating the obvious. Nonetheless, that is the first thing that comes to mind while looking at the conversations that followed after Snapchat listened to its Muslim users, and featured Mecca on July 14, 2015. The #Mecca_Live… Read More
Virgin Mobile has rolled out an innovative campaign where prospective Virgin Mobile members can book new mobile phone numbers while traveling in specially-equipped taxis in Riyadh and Dammam. The Virgin Mobile branded cabs are fitted with internet-enabled tablets which passengers in the back can use… Read More
The digital era has opened up as many opportunities as it has challenges. Experts agree that as technology gives more power to brands, one of the best tools in their arsenal is content. The question however is what content clicks for a new age that… Read More
When I arrived in the Middle East AdLand almost three years ago, the Olympics were just about to kick off in London and social media was a critical component of that process from the outset. In MENA, however, social media briefs were a separate, last-minute… Read More
As marketers eye emerging markets, the rise of the African consumer has shifted focus on exploring growth and opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. A report from McKinsey’s Africa Consumer Insights Center states that Africa’s consumer-facing industries are expected to grow by more than USD 400 billion by… Read More
If search was the first big movement for people to take digital seriously, social media is the next significant wave. Where on the one hand, social media forced brands to revisit the way they engaged consumers, on the other hand, when embraced strategically, social media… Read More
