
January 3, 2026
User-generated content key to Gen Z buying decisions
User-generated content (UGC) is increasingly shaping purchase behavior, with 70 percent of Gen Z finding it to be “a very helpful part of their…

January 3, 2026
User-generated content (UGC) is increasingly shaping purchase behavior, with 70 percent of Gen Z finding it to be “a very helpful part of their…

December 11, 2025
Community conversations are now beating traditional search. The question is: Are brands truly listening? Consumers no longer begin their discovery journeys on Google. As…

December 11, 2025
Hansa Research has launched a subscription-based service to measure advertising impact across digital video platforms, offering brands independent insights into campaign performance on YouTube,…

December 5, 2025
The agency model in the GCC is undergoing one of the most significant transformations. As brands across the region accelerate digital adoption, expand into…

December 2, 2025
The restructuring isn’t just about consolidating brands — it’s also being justified on economic grounds. Omnicom acted quickly after acquiring Interpublic Group. The company…

November 27, 2025
Consumers are more brand-aware than ever, and seek superior quality at more affordable price points. The GCC region, home to one of the world’s…

November 26, 2025
Consumer perceptions across the Gulf continue to evolve rapidly, shaped by new product launches, competitive pricing, digital engagement, and shifts in customer expectations. In…

November 26, 2025
For decades, the luxury industry revolved around a familiar acronym: HNWIs—High-Net-Worth Individuals. They shaped the very definition of luxury: exclusivity, scarcity, heritage, and craftsmanship…

November 20, 2025
When Primark, the Irish fashion giant, opened its first store in Kuwait earlier this month, it didn’t just welcome crowds, it set the Gulf’s…

November 3, 2025
Karim Fouad, Head of Brand and Media, talabat, says cultural relevance, emotional resonance, and frictionless experiences drive sustainable growth. In this conversation he talks…

March 19, 2025
Trendyol to onboard Alshaya Group’s American Eagle, Bath & Body Works and H&M brands to its Gulf platform.

January 14, 2025
Female-owned Light of Sakina is rooted in values of sustainability, exquisite craftsmanship, and meaningful giving, the brand creates its signature collections in a dedicated…

May 22, 2024
A majority also agrees that a brand snub pushes companies to take corrective action.
