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Effie Awards Saudi Arabia to debut in Riyadh on June 11

Effie Awards Saudi Arabia to debut in Riyadh on June 11

 NordStella, in partnership with Effie Worldwide, has announced the launch of the first-ever Effie Awards Saudi Arabia, set to take place in Riyadh on June 11,…

Rewiring growth: Inside the conversations shaping the future of GCC marketing

Something fundamental has shifted. Across the GCC, growth is no longer just a function of market dynamics. It is being engineered—at the intersection of state ambition,…

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Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house: report

Global companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) at their India-based capability centres to bring more advertising and creative work in-house, reducing reliance on external agencies…

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TikTok emerges as key platform for football fans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026, TikTok says it has become a major destination for football-related content and fan engagement in the UAE,…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

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Ounass expands into physical retail activations with Stage

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Aramco remains Middle East’s sole entrant in Kantar BrandZ global top 100

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TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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Lebanon’s viral meme: Why everyone is talking about ‘Ana Teta’

The Lebanese advertising industry is facing mounting criticism and possible legal exposure after dozens of brands reportedly used a viral social media trend for commercial campaigns…

In the age of AI-generated content, storytelling is a brand’s strongest competitive advantage

AI is flooding the internet with infinite content that is increasingly too “real” to be true, and marketers are facing a new challenge: How do brands…

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In Agentic Age, treat your marketing platform as a team, not a toolbox

The conventional marketing department — sequential, siloed, perpetually behind schedule — is becoming obsolete. A new model built around autonomous AI agents and a shared intelligence…

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CNN lawsuit against Perplexity raises questions for brands pursuing AI visibility

A lawsuit filed by CNN against AI search startup Perplexity AI is highlighting growing tensions between publishers, technology companies and brands seeking visibility through AI-powered search…

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Aramco remains Middle East’s sole entrant in Kantar BrandZ global top 100

Saudi energy giant Saudi Aramco has retained its position as the only Middle Eastern brand in the Kantar BrandZ Global Top 100, as artificial intelligence reshapes…

BRANDS

Dubai and Riyadh are turning into the world’s ultimate luxury destinations: report

The global luxury industry is entering a new phase of “profitable resilience,” with the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Luxury 2026 identifying the Middle East as the…

BRANDS

Gulf luxury goes local as homegrown brands gain ground across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait: report

A growing “shop local” movement is reshaping the luxury and fashion landscape across the Gulf, with consumers increasingly turning toward homegrown brands amid regional uncertainty and…

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Dentsu revises down global advertising spending forecast

Global advertising group Dentsu has revised down its 2026 global advertising spending forecast in a mid-year update, citing economic uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions, while raising…

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Inside the $7 Bn ad agency shake-up: WPP dominates, independents rise, Publicis slips

Global media agency group WPP topped both the total and net new business rankings in Q1 2026, according to the latest Global New Business Barometer released…

AGENCIES

WPP consolidates GCC-MENA creative operations under Nassib Boueri

Global advertising giant WPP is consolidating its creative operations across the GCC and MENA region, in line with similar restructuring efforts in other international markets. The newly consolidated…

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Etsy | Celebrate Being Human

Etsy’s “Celebrate Being Human” campaign highlights life’s most meaningful moments—from friendships and fresh starts to love and loss—positioning its handmade products as personal keepsakes that help people celebrate the milestones that truly matter.

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