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JD Sports and adidas lead with local culture in their ‘SMU campaign’

JD Sports and adidas launch a nostalgic, culture-first campaign connecting with Middle East youth through local storytelling.

JD Sports and adidas

JD Sports fashion and adidas’ partnered for a nostalgic campaign driven by culture-first storytelling and a clear goal to connect with the region’s youth through an authentic lens. This campaign brought the story closer to home with creative agency Spot MENA and In Your Dreams.

“Our insights highlighted the strong performance of localised campaigns in the region, consistently showing deeper consumer engagement and stronger results. This reinforced the importance of crafting a narrative rooted in local culture – something that feels familiar, authentic, and relevant to our audience,” said Eugene Karasev, adidas Senior Brand Director, EMC.

As a result of this approach Mehak Nanda,


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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.