Saudi Arabia are rethinking the role of marketing as brands navigate rapid economic transformation, digital acceleration, and evolving consumer expectations. According to insights emerging from Saudi Report 2026, marketing can no longer operate solely as a function focused on visibility, aesthetics, and communication it is increasingly expected to play a direct role in business leadership,...
“Benne-fication,” a term being used to describe the excessive replication, over-commercialisation, or saturation of a once-fresh cultural, branding, or content style. What may have started as an engaging creative trend is now, for many consumers, becoming a symbol of digital fatigue, repetitive branding, and overstimulation. The conversation highlights a growing challenge facing brands, creators, and...
At SAP Connect UAE, industry leaders and technology experts highlighted the growing importance of core business systems in enabling scalable and effective enterprise AI adoption. The discussions reinforced a key industry message: artificial intelligence can only deliver long-term business value when supported by strong, integrated, and intelligent operational foundations. As organisations across the Middle East...
Ogilvy India has partnered with Google India to launch a bespoke AI-powered creative studio aimed at enhancing creative excellence, accelerating innovation, and transforming how campaigns are conceptualised and executed in the advertising industry. The collaboration reflects the growing integration of artificial intelligence into modern creative workflows as agencies and brands increasingly explore technology-driven approaches to...
India’s consumer landscape is undergoing a major transformation as Generation Z reshapes the way brands think about loyalty, engagement, and long-term relationships. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z consumers are less influenced by traditional loyalty programs and more driven by experience, authenticity, convenience, and digital relevance. As this digitally native generation gains spending power, businesses across...
Akash Ambani has officially been appointed Managing Director of Jio Platforms, marking a significant leadership transition as the company prepares for its anticipated public market debut. The appointment signals the next phase of growth and strategic expansion for one of India’s largest digital and technology ecosystems. The move also highlights Reliance Industries’ broader succession planning...
JioStar has emerged as a major force during TATA IPL 2026, achieving significant milestones in audience engagement, streaming consumption, advertising partnerships, and multi-platform reach. The season further reinforced the growing dominance of digital-first sports consumption in India’s rapidly evolving entertainment ecosystem. With cricket continuing to be one of the country’s most powerful cultural and commercial...
The ABBY Awards 2026 has announced the appointment of Jessica Apellaniz from Wieden+Kennedy Mexico as Jury Chair, reinforcing the awards’ focus on celebrating global creative excellence and diverse industry perspectives. The appointment highlights the increasing internationalisation of creative award platforms as agencies and brands continue to push boundaries in storytelling, innovation, and cultural relevance. A...
A copyright dispute has emerged between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and Nykaa over the alleged use of copyrighted music in Instagram reels. The legal action highlights the growing importance of intellectual property rights in the era of digital marketing and social media-led brand communication. The case underscores how brands are increasingly being scrutinised for the...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, but the role of leadership is evolving alongside it. In today’s AI-driven economy, leaders are no longer judged solely by how effectively they manage people they are increasingly evaluated by how well they understand, guide, and leverage AI systems through strategic prompting. As generative AI tools become...
