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Saudi Arabia launches its first Effie Awards, marking a shift from attention to outcomes. As Vision 2030 accelerates growth, effectiveness is becoming marketing’s new benchmark. @SAMF_GOV @KSIA @VisitSaudi @SamsungSaudi @Nord_Stella @EffieAwards @Kantar https://t.co/7ZHVoZgLcG

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.@Meta is projected to overtake @Google in ad revenue by 2026. The bigger story? Attention is shifting from search to social, reshaping where influence, discovery, and ad budgets flow. @instagram @WhatsApp @threads @YouTube @EMARKETER https://t.co/4fdFjLMrQ1

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The AI influencer gold rush is here. Perfect content. Zero scandals. Endless scale. But as brands invest in virtual creators, one question remains: can synthetic influence earn real trust? @Prada @BMW @GroupMWorldwide @PwC_Middle_East https://t.co/GKRow4McAs

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AI can create content. Humans create meaning. As AI floods feeds, trust, emotion, and storytelling become the real differentiators. In the AI era, meaning is the competitive advantage. @CMIContent @WARCEditors @Zoom @Reddit @LinkedIn @Cannes_Lions https://t.co/3oqQQT1VMx

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LinkedIn’s creator era is here. Video is booming, authority creators are outperforming corporate content, and audiences want perspective over polish. Professional influence is being rewritten. @LinkedIn @Microsoft @OMRockstars https://t.co/r3qePENG7b

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MENA’s influencer industry has its first benchmark. MMA MENA’s new framework standardizes pricing, performance, ROI, and creator valuation—bringing more transparency and accountability to the ecosystem. @mmaglobal
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In the UAE, demographics tell only part of the story. The real connector is mindset, ambition, and lived experience. The question isn’t who you target—it’s what truly connects them. @JWIGlobal https://t.co/l0zk8HuLX0

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Ramadan marketing is evolving. Snap x Almarai turned Saudi cities into immersive AR experiences, blending culture, nostalgia, and community—proving brands can become experiences, not just ads. @almarai @Snapchat @Snap
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From Dubai to the world. “Desi Bling” hit #1 on @Netflix in the UAE and India within 48 hours, proving Gulf-made entertainment can drive global audiences and cultural conversation. https://t.co/VYYscPZtCM

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Apple’s “Think Different” didn’t sell computers—it sold belief. No product specs, no hard sell. Just a powerful idea that helped revive a company and redefine what a brand can stand for. @rsafilms @TBWAChiatLA @Apple

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As Saudi Arabia continues to transform, the expectations placed on brands, leaders, and marketers are evolving just as quickly.

Join senior leaders in Riyadh for a closed-door conversation on what comes next.

Register: https://t.co/sEsWhKxuKv

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The UAE is redefining the creator era 🇦🇪 As AI content surges, new media standards aim to balance creativity, innovation and accountability. Can influence scale without losing credibility? @UAENMA @uae_mc @Majalisabudhabi @admediaoffice https://t.co/T95lbbQU9P

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AI budgets are rising faster than readiness. @Gartner_inc says 70% of CMOs want to lead in AI by 2026, but winners will be defined by smarter systems, governance, and operational agility. https://t.co/N8sPTWpj5T

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From viral meme to marketing minefield.

“Ana Teta” took over the internet, now it’s sparking a legal and ethical debate across the ad industry.

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The creator economy is now media strategy. Global creator ad spend could hit $44B by 2026 as brands shift from one-off posts to always-on creator ecosystems and long-term loyalty. @GCC https://t.co/6ObGUYMaxE

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Your Eid plans are already on your FYP. TikTok is becoming the UAE’s unofficial Eid guide, turning viral cafés, shawarmas, and hidden spots into real weekend plans. https://t.co/ipV5kN1W4I

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Luxury’s power map is shifting. Dubai and Riyadh are becoming global luxury capitals as the Gulf evolves from a growth market into a force shaping the future of luxury itself. @Deloitte https://t.co/Lfb2ITt69l

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The Gulf luxury story is turning local. Across the UAE, Saudi, and Kuwait, consumers are choosing homegrown brands that feel personal, cultural, and identity-driven. Regional labels are the new luxury narrative. https://t.co/yuBGaup1zZ

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Saudi Arabia’s newest actress is AI-generated. Meet Mizna: a synthetic performer signaling a future where AI, entertainment, and Arab storytelling merge—and cinema may start casting algorithms too. https://t.co/rezTY9PPjY

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The FIFA World Cup now leads global sponsorship impact, ahead of the Olympics, Champions League, and Super Bowl. For brands, this is bigger than sport—it’s culture at global scale. @YouGov @FIFAWorldCup @Olympics @ChampionsLeague @NFL https://t.co/VGYh99Dy2U