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Beyond reach: winning attention in MENA

The most effective strategies today aren’t just about delivering impressions; they’re about earning attention. MMS’ Mathieu Yarak shares his perspective on what’s driving real performance in the region.

Mathieu Yarak, Head of Data at MMS.

MMS’ Mathieu Yarak shares his perspective on what’s driving real performance in the region.
What’s proving effective in capturing and sustaining audience attention in MENA’s fragmented video landscape?
In today’s attention economy, fragmentation isn’t the problem, irrelevance is. With viewers scattered across platforms, the most effective brands are those that plan for attention, not just exposure. This means building creative and media strategies around platform behaviour, not media formats. Short-form content optimised for mobile, contextual alignment with programming, and seamless cross-screen storytelling are outperforming traditional placements in terms of media and brand KPIs.


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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.