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An inside story of local, regional and global advertising in the Middle East. Grounded in empirical research and theories, this book explores the evolution of advertising practices, audiences, digital media and communication technologies in increasingly complex MENA environments.
Advertising in MENA Goes Digital draws on empirical research and theories to explore how the adoption of digital technology in the Middle East and North Africa, through information and communication technologies, social media and mobile, have shaped creative advertising solutions. Through key case studies of marketing in the pan-Arab market from regional and global brands as Procter & Gamble, Olay, Vimto, and MTV Arabia, the book sheds light on the intricate relationship between technological and societal development and advertising practice. It examines cultural constituents such as humor, religion and gender, political advertising driven by the new wave of democracy in the region and digital activism, technological and digital transformations and the economic ways advertising support new media start-ups. Supported by examples and campaigns, the book discusses the way global or regional brands standardized or localized their messaging while adopting international techniques but market-oriented solutions.
The book will key reading for scholars and students in advertising, marketing, business, journalism, cultural studies and media in addition to Middle East Studies. It is also an essential text for media and marketing communication industry professionals, and will appeal to those interested in the global-local dichotomy and promotional communications.
List of contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Adland in the MENA region. From traditional to digital
Chapter 2 Engaging consumers: On new advertising trends and practices
Chapter 3 Advertising humor in the MENA region
Chapter 4 Advertising to consumers in a religious season
Chapter 5 Advertising to women in the MENA region
Chapter 6 Online advertising as a revenue stream for media start-ups in MENA
Chapter 7 Experimenting with Democracy. Political advertising in the post Arab uprisings
Conclusion
About the author
Ilhem Allagui is Associate Professor in residence at Northwestern University in Qatar. Her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences is from the department of communication at the Université de Montréal, Canada (2006). She specializes in teaching marketing communication courses including digital and social media marketing, integrated marketing communication, advertising, advertising copy and layout, as well as advertising campaigns.
Summary
Advertising in MENA Goes Digital draws on empirical research and theories to explore how the adoption of digital technology in MENA affecting the advertising industry, what forms of advertisements have emerged from the industry globalization and adoption of new technologies, and, specifically, the ways in which advertising in MENA has d
