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Beyond the logo: The art of subtle brand integration

Katara Studios’ Hussein Fakhri explains how brand integration in MENA film and TV can move beyond advertising to become authentic, culturally grounded storytelling.

Katara Studios’ Hussein Fakhri on making brand integration in MENA film and TV more authentic, meaningful, and culturally grounded.

Tony Stark drives an Audi, but it doesn’t feel like advertising, it feels like character development. The sleek, cutting-edge vehicles align perfectly with his tech-forward persona and affluent lifestyle. This is brand integration seamlessly woven into the narrative fabric that enhances rather than interrupts the storytelling experience.

For us in MENA, with production values soaring and storytelling sophistication reaching new heights, the region’s brand custodians and filmmakers have an opportunity to redefine how brands and narratives can work together. Brand integration does not have to be a compromise or a necessary evil; we can get creative and lead in authentic, culturally grounded


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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.