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New department will commission papers and host expert debates, policy briefings by high-level officials. Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Studies Unit (RSU). Based at the newspaper’s headquarters in Riyadh, the new unit will deliver thought-provoking studies written by a team of acclaimed resident […]

Global AI-powered social media marketing company, Socialbakers has released a new guide that helps marketers make actionable decisions based on the numerous data points surrounding their audience. 2020 and the global pandemic have upended the digital marketing landscape and consumer behavior. Marketers are in dire need of updated behavioral changes, in order to create a […]

The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Youth Board recently announced an outreach initiative to support local businesses in Beirut following the devastating explosions that claimed the lives of more than 160 people, injured thousands, and left as many as 300,000 without a home. Communicate spoke with Nada Elbarshoumi, MEPRA Youth Board Member, and  Senior Manager […]

Khaled AlShehhi, Executive Director – Marketing and Communications for the Public Diplomacy Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, on why Fortnite is taking on Apple and why it matters. It seems that people at Apple have a memory problem and have forgotten their classics. They don’t go as far back as […]

Over the past few months, as the pandemic began to loom across the MENA region and globally, many businesses were in a state of panic and uncertainty.  During this time, Ziad Rahhal, Head of Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn decided to create a series, comprising of extremely insightful and engaging discussions with industry experts across a […]

As a brand today, it’s really difficult to stand out on social media because of the massive overload of content that is present on these platforms. Brands, both established as well as newcomers have to be really strategic in their approach, in order to connect with their target audience. Influencer Marketing Hub, the leading resource […]

Abdulrahman Inayat, Co-Founder of W7Worldwide, explains how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the communications industry in KSA and how his agency is helping businesses. The global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on economies around the world. Saudi Arabia was no exception, especially during the first stages of the crisis when […]

UAE-based Q Communications just announced its expansion to Europe, right in the middle of a pandemic. Co-Founders Elsa Roodt and Katie Harvey explain how such a move is indeed a challenge, but one that can be turned into a strength. “You shouldn’t open a business with your best friend.” “We are mid-recession, no one will […]

What the latest restrictions on Apple’s mobile ad ID mean for the industry. Announced at Apple’s virtual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at the end of June, the news was not exactly a surprise. Right on the heels of Google’s phasing out of the third-party cookie on Chrome by 2022, and in line with its own decision to […]

 Communicate chats with Mauricio Sanaiote, Creative Director at Geometry MENA to learn how creativity has been impacted during the pandemic and what the Geometry Creative Week hopes to achieve. What is the Geometry Creative Week and what does the event hope to achieve? Normally at this time of year, we would all be getting together […]

Communicate’s virtual events series explores the steps to take after the event comes to an end. To create brand value and attract new audiences, it’s important to keep the conversation around the event ongoing, even after the event is over. There are multiple ways to keep the conversation alive. Here are the steps – Post-event […]

The fourth edition of Communiciate’s Virtual Events Series explores the strategies to consider while marketing a virtual event. With the increase in virtual conferences and webinars, it’s important to consider an effective strategy to stand out from the clutter and help drive awareness and registrations to the event. Read our best practices to set up a […]

Earlier Communicate covered the pros and cons of creating a virtual event and how it provides an opportunity for brands and organizations, who had events lined up for the year, a chance to showcase not only their planned event but also their resilience, in the face of adversity. For those who are confused about how to […]

Human nature has always been designed to adapt to changing events in the environment. The advancement in technology has allowed the human race to adapt more quickly than ever. With the current ongoing pandemic, many of the conferences and events which have been scheduled for the coming months, have all come to a standstill. But […]