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Is creativity in the Middle East drowning in ‘Slop’? Industry leaders think so

Ian Akerman Creativity is one of those words that is simultaneously meaningless and indispensable. Endlessly invoked, vaguely defined, yet still treated as the industry’s highest currency. …

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Day One of Cannes Lions 2026: Human creativity takes centre stage

Communicate wrapped its first day of coverage at the 73rd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Monday. The recurring theme of the day, whether anyone…

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Creativity, awards and the new effectiveness debate

For decades, the advertising industry treated a Cannes Lions trophy as shorthand for marketing success. Winning meant a campaign had not only impressed peers creatively but…

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The End of the Solo Creator?

In the context of the ‘Creator Economy’, Creativity 3.0 is deeply impacted by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), large language models (LLMs), and highly personalized, data-driven experiences.…

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From Homepage to Doorstep: How Lenovo’s Omnichannel Campaign with Amazon Ads Drove Success During Peak Shopping Season

By Communicate Staff

Gulf tech marketers say AI boosts efficiency, but creativity still drives brand edge

Nearly half of technology marketers and communications professionals in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia say artificial intelligence is improving efficiency, but that creativity, storytelling…

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From Hype to Hard Truths: The Trends That Will Redefine Marketing in 2026

Sarah Maina If 2025 has taught marketers anything, it’s that telling the difference between hype and real transformation is becoming a survival skill. At the start…

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WARC: The Age of Average is Upon Us

Among the plethora of buzzwords and trending concepts - the 'age of average' emerges as one synonymous with the death of distinctiveness. It addresses the ubiquitous…

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TikTok Bolsters Creative Bravery at Cannes Lions 2024

In the last year, entertainment has fundamentally shifted and consumers have more choice and freedom than ever before. TikTok as a platform has proved how the community is…

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The WARC Awards Announce Winners across MEA for 2024

Global benchmark organization of advertising, marketing, brands, and campaigns, WARC announced Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners from the Middle East and Africa 2024. 3 Gold, 5 Silver,…

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Better Creativity Means Better for You

By Inaan Budhiraja, Senior Manager – Strategy & Insights at Publicis Groupe

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Nurturing Creativity: The Synergy of Mentorship, Upskilling, and Education in the Creative Industry

Learn how mentorship, upskilling, and education shape the creative industry, with insights from seasoned professionals guiding the next generation of talent toward success.

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