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Saudi Arabia’s marcomms revolution: A global blueprint

TRACCS KSA's Amna Ali explains why the question isn't about seizing opportunities for bold, innovative marketing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but doing so with wisdom, respect, and a genuine desire to connect.

Amna Ali, Senior Communications Manager, TRACCS KSA on Saudi Arabia marcommsAmna Ali, Senior Communications Manager, TRACCS KSA

The Saudi Arabian marcomms landscape has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis in the past decade, a transformation as dramatic as the giga-projects reshaping its skyline. From a traditionally oriented market to a digitally driven powerhouse, KSA’s marcomms evolution is a masterclass in swift adaptation and forward-thinking strategy. This isn’t just about keeping pace; it’s about setting the pace.

Ten years ago, the sector was dominated by conventional media. Today, with a staggering 99 per cent internet penetration, Saudi Arabia is a digital marketing crucible. The pandemic accelerated this shift, tossing e-commerce and digital communications into the mainstream. The projected $3.14bn advertising


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the authorAnup Oommen
Anup Oommen is the Editor of Campaign Middle East at Motivate Media Group, a well-reputed moderator, and a multiple award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of experience at some of the most reputable and credible global news organisations, including Reuters, CNN, and Motivate Media Group. As the Editor of Campaign Middle East, Anup heads market-leading coverage of advertising, media, marketing, PR, events and experiential, digital, the wider creative industries, and more, through the brand’s digital, print, events, directories, podcast and video verticals. As such he’s a key stakeholder in the Campaign Global brand, the world’s leading authority for the advertising, marketing and media industries, which was first published in the UK in 1968.