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I dream; therefore, I plan

PHD Media’s Sara Daher says that it takes more than algorithms to build a brand.

PHD Media’s Sara Daher says that it time for brands to stop chasing short-term wins; it takes more than algorithms to build a brand.

Why have so many brands abandoned the dream phase of communications planning? For too long, brands have been chasing short-term wins, obsessing over conversions and putting brand building in the back seat.
According to a survey by Ebiquity and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), 42 per cent of global advertisers plan to increase their share of performance marketing in 2025, up from 21 per cent in 2024. In contrast, only 24 per cent intend to increase their share of branding efforts. This shift is driven by the need for immediate results and the growth of retail media and connected TV.
It is understandable. The lower funnel means numbers I can show in a boardroom full of big question


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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.