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What makes branded experiences truly memorable?

FLC’s Adriana Usvat unpacks why the most impactful retail experiences start with strategy, not spectacle – and how brands can drive real connection during Dubai’s peak season.

FLC’s Adriana Usvat unpacks why the most impactful experiences start with strategy, not spectacle – and how brands can drive real connection.

I was recently meeting with a potential client and someone said something that stuck, “You guys are mostly known for mall roadshows. What else do you do?”  I smiled. I have heard this before. What people generally see is the spectacle, the photobooth, the pop-up, the mall buzz. What they don’t see is the iceberg beneath it: months of strategy, data modelling, creative iterations, relentless planning and experiences designed across all channels.

I answered, “We have worked with brands that had struggled to get shelf space in retail. After rethinking their go-to-market approach and aligning strategy across messaging, merchandising, and experiential, they went from invisible to unmissable,


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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.