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Secrets of success for international brands in the Middle East

Interbrand's Nancy Villanueva on why global brands need to be on the ground, employ local people and work with local partners and influencers in order to find the right tone of voice and approach.

Nancy Villanueva, CEO, Iberia and Middle East, InterbrandNancy Villanueva, CEO, Iberia and Middle East, Interbrand

The Middle East has become a hot bed for businesses looking to expand into new markets and tap into a consumer set open to new brands and experiences. A young and vibrant population, riding a wave of positivity, alongside governments with money and intent to invest in building infrastructure and opportunities makes it an exciting market to move into.

But as global brands turn their attention to this region they must do so with an awareness of cultural nuances. Their approach to marketing and brand building cannot be a carbon copy of other territories – brands must adapt their messaging, trajectory and ambition.

Putting customers at the centre of activity is a golden rule for brands no


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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.