Let's face it: the influencer industry grew at such a pace in the region that multiple problems preceded –and demanded– the newly enforced UAE legislation.
On the sidelines of STEP 2018, Noon Senior Brand Director Christian Eid discusses the enterprise's scaling strategy, how they go about distinguishing themselves from competitors, and his tips to startups who are developing their branding strategy.
While the financial services sector have long been playing catch up with digital marketing developments including chatbots, social media marketing, and AI etc., the tech advancements have forced the sector's marketers to take note of digital means of engaging with consumers.
A look at a few crucial ways -from embracing SEO to upgrading web hosting services- to give your site and business the best possible chance of success in 2018.
Claire Diaz-Ortiz, who was formerly the Social Innovation Manager at Twitter and currently advises social enterprises on their social innovation strategies, noted how her passion for creating social impact was what has been driving her career ahead.
Personalized word-of-mouth still remains one of the most valuable marketing tool even in today's digital age, with 84% of those polled saying they trusted "face-to-face recommendations of products and services from friends and family."
With "Rising e-commerce trends in the Middle East," as its core theme, the discussions at the conference will revolve around the digital revolution currently underway (and required) in the region's e-commerce arena.
With many leading brands experiencing declining sales in key consumer markets such as the US, Europe and China, the business of luxury is at a crossroads.
With the UAE ranking 53rd among the world's economies for ease of starting a business, and over 300,000 SMEs registered in the region, fierce competition is evident.
You are competing with millions of other marketing messages that consumers are bombarded with every day, and given that digital media is one of the most important tools for brand awareness and lead generation, you cannot afford to ignore it.