Podcast Archives - Campaign Middle East https://campaignme.com/category/podcast/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:58:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://campaignme.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Campaign_512-32x32.png Podcast Archives - Campaign Middle East https://campaignme.com/category/podcast/ 32 32 Podcast: L’Oréal’s Olfa Messaoudi & Snap’s Antoine Challita on the creator economy https://campaignme.com/podcast-loreals-olfa-messaoudi-snaps-antoine-challita-reveal-power-of-creator-partnerships/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:35:59 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=124730 The creator economy has matured to a point where brands can no longer afford to view it as a decorative media channel or a peripheral part of the marketing mix. Creators are no longer merely amplification channels meant to extend a campaign’s visibility after the strategy has been decided and the planning is complete. Influencers […]

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]]> Podcast: Arla Foods’ Batal, Mondelēz’s Christaras & LiveRamp’s Klander discuss retail media https://campaignme.com/podcast-arla-foods-batal-mondelezs-christaras-liveramps-klander-discuss-retail-media/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:17 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123533 Conversations around retail media in the Middle East region are maturing – and fast. What was once discussed largely as an extension of shopper marketing or e-commerce is now causing brands to rethink budgets, operating models, measurement, data partnerships and even the way teams collaborate internally. On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, […]

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]]> Podcast: MarkApp’s Sotiris Oikonomou on contextual ads, CTV and data ownership https://campaignme.com/podcast-markapps-sotiris-oikonomou-on-contextual-ads-ctv-and-data-ownership/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:49:47 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123919 The cookie debate has become one of the industry’s longest-running weather reports. Every few months, the clouds gather, someone predicts a storm, and the market responds with a mix of urgency and hesitation: some run towards contextual advertising in the rain, others stay under the shrinking shelters of third-party cookies, while many stand somewhere in […]

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]]> Podcast: Xiaomi’s Wang Bing on building value-based premium in the Middle East https://campaignme.com/podcast-xiaomis-wang-bing-on-building-value-based-premium-in-the-middle-east/ Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:44 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=122334 On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, Wang Bing, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi Middle East,  discusses the shift from value-driven pricing to value-based premium, the importance of storytelling and seamless ecosystems, balancing brand control and influencer collaborations, as well as evolving marketing strategies in the Middle East. Wang explains how premium is […]

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]]> Podcast: Equiti’s Hari Carpenter on why brands need a backbone and brave flexibility https://campaignme.com/podcast-equitis-hari-carpenter-on-why-brands-need-a-backbone-and-flexibility-to-be-brave/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:47 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=122313 On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, Hari Carpenter, Head of Brand for Equiti, discusses the importance of balancing brand consistency with evolution; balancing rationality and emotion in the fintech space by maintaining a human touch; the importance of building trust through community initiatives; and the importance of humanity and storytelling in […]

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]]> The Gen Z Edit: Aaina Pahwa on authentic and agile social media strategies https://campaignme.com/the-gen-z-edit-aaina-pahwa-on-authentic-and-agile-social-media-strategies/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:54 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=120970 Campaign Middle East has launched The Gen Z Edit, a new podcast series spotlighting young marketers reshaping how brands connect with emerging audiences. The first episode features brand marketer and content creator Aaina Pahwa in conversation with Shantelle Nagarajan, Reporter, Campaign Middle East. Pahwa outlines why marketing must move beyond the traditional awareness-to-action funnel towards a […]

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]]> Podcast: Porsche MEA & India’s Manfred Bräunl on creating communities for customers and fans https://campaignme.com/podcast-porsche-mea-indias-manfred-braunl-on-creating-communities-for-customers-and-fans/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:13:05 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=117448 On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, Dr. Manfred Bräunl, Chief Executive Officer, Porsche Middle East, Africa and India, shares why the brand has accelerated down the path of experiential marketing; why it has prioritised community and fan engagement; why personalisation is key to customer-centric brand-building; and how the brand has developed […]

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]]> Podcast: Coca-Cola’s Ben Sadek on brand experiences that move people and partnering with the FIFA World Cup 2026 https://campaignme.com/podcast-coca-colas-ben-sadek-on-brand-experiences-that-move-people/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:30:41 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=117025 On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, Ben Sadek, Lead for Sports and Entertainment Partnerships — Middle East, The Coca-Cola Company, makes the case for brand experiences that move people and make a difference, both globally and locally. Sadek reveals how sports and entertainment is deeply ingrained into Coca-Cola’s DNA, with a history […]

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]]> Podcast: MMS’ Nicolas Khoury on brands that win during Ramadan https://campaignme.com/podcast-mms-nicolas-khoury-on-brands-that-win-during-ramadan/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:39 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=116148 On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, Nicolas Khoury,  Associate Director – Agency Partnerships, MBC Media Solutions (MMS), discusses the incredible value and success for Ramadan marketing that can be unlocked by kick-starting client and agency collaborative efforts well ahead of time. Khoury reveals fascinating ways in which not only products, but […]

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]]> Podcast: Ford MENA’s Andrew Gregory on what it takes for automative brands to win https://campaignme.com/podcast-ford-menas-andrew-gregory-reveals-what-it-takes-for-automative-brands-to-win/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:21:45 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=116285 On the latest episode of Campaign Middle East’s On The Record podcast, Andrew Gregory, Marketing Director, Ford MENA, reveals success that can be unlocked from working towards shared outcomes instead of working within silos. He positions Ford’s response — specifically the ‘Ready. Set. Ford‘ brand platform — as the connective tissue that harmonises OEM (original equipment […]

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