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Value – first and foremost

Annalect UAE’s Dr. Hoda Daou shares her take on the hype of data monetisation and the ‘gold rush’ of 2025.

Annalect UAE’s Dr. Hoda Daou shares her take on the hype of data monetisation and the ‘gold rush’ of 2025.

“It’s all about data” – a phrase we’ve heard often and, for the most part, believe. Data is at the core of nearly everything – information, analytics, insights and now the new currency of audience media buys, promising high commercial value for data owners and improved returns for advertisers. However, is all data truly valuable? How can we measure its value and ROI? Many companies are aggressively pursuing data monetisation by locking into exclusive tech and data partnerships or even acquiring technologies such as clean rooms. The downside of these exclusive deals is their limiting effect on flexibility and objectivity, placing a premium on data whose value remains unproven. Each c


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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.