Influencer marketing Archives - Campaign Middle East https://campaignme.com/tag/influencer-marketing/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:19:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://campaignme.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Campaign_512-32x32.png Influencer marketing Archives - Campaign Middle East https://campaignme.com/tag/influencer-marketing/ 32 32 The creator economy level-up https://campaignme.com/the-creator-economy-level-up/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:19:38 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123264 Creator marketing in the Middle East is entering a more demanding phase. The conversation is no longer only about reach, visibility or the number of followers a creator can bring to a campaign. Senior marketers, agency leaders and creators are now asking sharper questions such as: Which creator partnerships genuinely shift consumer behaviour? How should […]

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]]> StickyGinger wins PR mandate for McLaren Middle East, Africa & India https://campaignme.com/stickyginger-wins-pr-mandate-for-mclaren-middle-east-africa-and-india/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:59 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123237 StickyGinger has secured the PR retainer for McLaren Middle East, Africa and India following a competitive pitch process. This marks a continued expansion in the agency’s luxury and automotive portfolio. The agency will lead on PR strategy, media relations, influencer engagement, events, and regional campaigns. The partnership aims to further elevate McLaren’s presence across key […]

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]]> The human side of influencer marketing https://campaignme.com/the-human-side-of-influencer-marketing/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:43:46 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123178 In the years I have spent working in GCC influencer marketing, I have watched the industry get smarter at everything except the one thing that actually matters: building relationships that last. Brands spend months researching creators, optimising briefs, and tracking metrics. Then they are shocked when creators won’t work with them twice. The problem is […]

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]]> The creator economy is maturing https://campaignme.com/the-creator-economy-is-maturing/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:12 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123200 The creator post goes live. The numbers are fine. The brand is present, the caption cleared legal and the deliverables are done. Yet, it doesn’t quite feel right. Not bad enough to flag, but not good enough to stick either. It’s just seen, then forgotten. Most people working in this industry recognise that feeling, though […]

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]]> Does influence still convert? https://campaignme.com/does-influence-still-convert/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:48:06 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123232 If we rewind to the early days of social media, influence was not something that was created online. In most cases, it already existed offline. The people who naturally gained attention on platforms were often individuals already admired within their social circles for their taste, knowledge, lifestyle, personality, or sense of style. As we began […]

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]]> Why personality converts more than follower-count https://campaignme.com/why-personality-converts-more-than-follower-count/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:41:49 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123118 For a long time, the creator industry has been judged by numbers. Followers. Views. Reach. Impressions. Engagement rates. And yes, numbers matter. They help brands understand visibility, performance and scale. But numbers alone do not explain influence. They do not tell you why people listen to one creator and ignore another, or why one recommendation […]

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]]> UGC is not a tactic; it’s the engine powering modern paid media https://campaignme.com/ugc-is-not-a-tactic-its-the-engine-powering-modern-paid-media/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:20:21 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123058 There’s a conversation happening in every media and marketing team right now. Cost per thousand impressions (CPMs) are rising. And yet performance is flatlining, or worse, declining. The instinct is to pour more budget into distribution. But the problem isn’t reach. It’s creative. Having spent more than a decade working with the world’s leading brands […]

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]]> The Regular Show: Lost Tapes transforms into an real-world fan experience https://campaignme.com/cartoon-network-mena-and-koi-the-uae-turn-the-regular-show-lost-tapes-into-an-experience/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:39:03 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=123036 Fans of Regular Show: Lost Tapes are in for a seriously fun surprise this summer as Cartoon Network MENA teams up with KOI Thé UAE for a limited-edition collaboration inspired by the cult-favourite animated series. Running for a limited time at KOI Thé UAE, Dubai, the collaboration will introduce an exclusive themed bubble tea experience inspired by some of the […]

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]]> Campaign Retail & Commerce Media Briefing: Maximising agentic AI, closed-loop outcomes & creator-led commerce https://campaignme.com/campaign-retail-commerce-media-briefing-maximising-agentic-ai-closed-loop-outcomes-creator-led-commerce/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:38:23 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=122442 Campaign Middle East has successfully concluded its Campaign Breakfast Briefing: Retail & Commerce Media 2026, which brought together close to 200 attendees, including client-side marketers, agency leaders, retail media specialists, commerce platforms, brand custodians and creators at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi on Friday, 22 May 2026. At the outset, the event explored how AI-assisted […]

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]]> MMA MENA publishes a standardised influencer marketing guide https://campaignme.com/mma-mena-publishes-a-standardised-influencer-marketing-guide/ Fri, 22 May 2026 10:59:27 +0000 https://campaignme.com/?p=122415 The Marketing + Media Alliance MENA (MMA MENA) publishes The MENA Influencer Marketing Guide, a standardised framework for influencer performance measurement, valuation, and pricing across the Middle East and North Africa. Powered by Inflow and Montent, the guide is the inaugural output of the MMA MENA Influencer Marketing Committee and marks a significant step in […]

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