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Battle for AI influencer trust intensifies as creator economy surges

Battle for AI influencer trust intensifies as creator economy surges

AI or virtual influencers are synthetic creators, pure bot material that look impossibly human, that have evolved into commercially viable media assets. They are intellectual property…

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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GameExpo prepares to transform Dubai into gaming destination

GameExpo 2026 will take place from June 5 to 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, as organizers prepare to expand the event with new gaming…

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TBWA/RAAD campaign wins regions only D&AD Yellow Pencil

TBWA\RAAD and the International Committee of the Red Cross won the Middle East and North Africa region’s only D&AD Yellow Pencil this year for the “Not…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

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Spotify gives artists power to block misattributed tracks in new beta feature

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IKEA turns store strolls into rewarding steps

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TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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Gartner warns of AI agent sprawl as Gulf firms accelerate adoption

Companies urged to rein in governance risks as autonomous tools proliferate. Businesses are rushing to deploy artificial intelligence agents across their operations, but many risk losing…

Battle for AI influencer trust intensifies as creator economy surges

AI or virtual influencers are synthetic creators, pure bot material that look impossibly human, that have evolved into commercially viable media assets. They are intellectual property…

INSIGHTS

Video, authenticity drive LinkedIn’s professional creator boom

Remember the days when LinkedIn was simply a recruitment platform? That perception is quickly becoming outdated. The platform has now evolved into a creator ecosystem where…

INSIGHTS

Jewellery outshines fashion as industry braces for turbulent 2026: report

Jewellery is emerging as the biggest winner in global fashion’s uncertain future, outperforming every other category even as the broader industry prepares for what executives describe…

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BRANDS

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…

BRANDS
AGENCIES

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

Gambit Communications appoints Bassel Barakat as Senior Director

Gambit Communications has appointed Bassel Barakat as Senior Director, tasking him with overseeing key clients as the independent agency expands its portfolio. Barakat brings over 12…

AGENCIES

Omnicom Media tops RECMA rankings, leads globally and across all regions

Omnicom Media has been named the best performing global media group in the latest Network Diagnostics report by RECMA, ranking first both globally and across North…

AGENCIES
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Visa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup “Tap In” campaign, featuring Jason Sudeikis, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland, turns contactless payments into part of the fan experience, reflecting the shift from visibility-led sponsorships to behavior-driven marketing.

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