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Build brands for culture and the market will follow

"The point of purchase is often the first interaction, not the last," writes Edelman's Deepanshi Tandon on brands building culture.

brands for cultureDeepanshi Tandon, Head of Brand, Edelman UAE

In today’s complex global economy, the growth story is increasingly being written by brands that don’t just exist in markets, they embed themselves in culture. And in the Middle East, a region defined by cultural depth, generational transformation, and digital-first consumers, the playbook for brand growth is being rewritten.

The traditional approaches of mass advertising and static brand messages are no longer sufficient. In an era where trust, time, attention, and relevance can’t be bought or rented, they must be earned. Brands must become active participants in the cultural and community fabric of the regions they operate in.

This is especially true in the Middle East, where consumers


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Shantelle Nagarajan is Campaign Middle East’s Junior Reporter who covers marketing news which focuses on FMCG, real estate and brand retail industries. Her features delve into brand strategy, appointments, trends in consumer behaviour and CX. Shantelle also contributes to social media coverage, editorial event programming and print content work. She previously worked in PR and marketing, most recently at Edelman, where she was part of the Brand team. When she’s not writing for her day job, you can find her with her nose buried in a book, playing at a weekly open mic night or doom-scrolling the latest make-up challenges on TikTok.