Analysis - Media and Marketing

Promoted Trends carry massive importance as they have a prominent placement on the site

Advertising features to put Twitter back in the Middle East spotlight?

Companies in the Middle East can now promote their products/services on Twitter thanks to the micro blogging site's new range of promoted products. This step will 'surely' bring Twitter back under the spotlight in the region.
Middle East: 22 hours, 59 minutes ago
Nissan sets indoor advertising record at Dubai International Airport

Nissan sets indoor advertising record at Dubai International Airport

Nissan has provided the UAE with its latest 'biggest' claim since the world's largest indoor... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 05 - 2013 at 15:10
Twitter has selected Connect Ads as their official partner in the Arab region

Twitter announces key advertising platform for Mena

Twitter has launched a new partnership with Connect Ads, giving opportunities for Mena firms to advertise via a range of 'Promoted Products'.
Middle East: Monday, January 28 - 2013 at 10:10
Your LinkedIn profile is your chance to showcase your skills and talents

How to use your LinkedIn profile more effectively

Professional social networking allows both active jobseekers and passive candidates to promote their capabilities to a wide audience - everyone. LinkedIn users can connect with past and present colleagues, growing a network and optimising the chances of being hired through referrals.
Middle East: Wednesday, January 23 - 2013 at 10:22
Ff Facebook is destined for an eventual decline in the Middle East, it has a long way to fall

Facebook could see a mass Exodus in the Middle East

Facebook's one billion citizens occupy almost every nation of the world, but has this great empire left its once loyal subjects looking for a new social networking home?
Middle East: Wednesday, January 16 - 2013 at 14:24
Companies need to align their communication objectives with their business objectives.

Public relations tips for small businesses

One of the things any small business needs at an early stage is good public relations in order to... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, January 02 - 2013 at 14:50
Google's Zeitgeist is a free service that gives a breakdown of popular search patterns over a given period

Gangnam Style tops UAE Google searches in 2012

The most popular Google searches in the UAE this year were Gangnam Style, iPad 3 and Olympics... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Friday, December 21 - 2012 at 17:33
"Let us hope this is not a passing fad and that the true extent of social media's potential can be explored beyond the follower count"

Are GCC governments successfully embracing social media?

The UAE's new cybercrime law, announced last week, is a comprehensive set of rules carrying hefty... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, November 19 - 2012 at 13:19
6 in 10 predict a 'dramatic increase' in corporate social media within a year

Social media used ineffectively by Middle East firms, survey shows

A significant number of Middle East companies believe social media is not being used effectively, or is missing its potential.
Middle East: Monday, June 11 - 2012 at 08:00
Half of UAE respondents use social media mobile apps daily

Infographic: Social media usage in UAE, Saudi Arabia

An infographic based on Omnicom Media Group's recent white paper illustrates and compares social media habits of users in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Middle East: Sunday, March 25 - 2012 at 17:21