Gearing up for survival and beyond
We’ve all heard about Noah who continued to build his ark while all others
thought he was crazy, discouraged him and looked on with distain. We also
know that the ones who believed in him were the only ones to survive the
storm. Just like Noah’s three-deck ark represented the heavens, the ear
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Brands with benefits can be a winning formula
Picture this: A hoarding displayed across the street you live by. Ads that
you encounter in newspapers each day. Banners which flash online while you
browse. Events that demand your attention at malls. The scratch card you
receive during the shopping spree. The ads that hit your television scr
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The mystery of mystery shopping
As smartphones and mobile usage increases among consumers, businesses are
racing to stay at the forefront of technological developments to stay
connected with their consumers. This has led to technological developments
in the world of mystery shopping that are starting to radically alter the
way bus
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The pulse of impulsive buying
“SHOPPERS WANTED!” Have you ever come across a hoarding or an advertisement
like this? Well, this is the underlying message behind every brand’s
marketing campaign. There’s nothing wrong about it; every brand is
determined to get that one customer, but doesn’t want to be perceived as
needy
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Digitraction
Our life is a social book. But, that’s a stale fact. What’s hot? We post
#InstaUpdates on our social platforms – “Feeling blessed”, “Having lunch”,
“Watching movie”, “Checked in at the airport”, “Admitted in hospital”, and
so on. There’s nothing new about it. What’s nex
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Do creative impressions work?
Sometimes advertisements and brand activities seem so bizarre, you can hardly
believe it! Table fans that can take you to the moon. Chocolates that let
you travel time. A vertical soccer match high in the air, 10 storeys off the
ground to be precise. You think that’s impossible? Lo and Behold. Adi
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Oil, soil, turmoil
One morning, my daughter came up to me and asked me to write a birthday
message on a greeting card she had made for her friend. I told her she could
have easily obtained a card from a gift store. Instead, her answer surprised
me. She said, “When connections matter, how you communicate counts.” I
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What Should Businesses Look Forward To In 2017?
While we know that the world's largest Ferris wheel, nestled in Dubai, is
going to be the ultimate eye for the city, we are wondering what's going to
be the eye for Dubai when it comes to the business arena in 2017? With the
New Year ringing in, every business is gearing up for new opportunities and
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India Most Stable Economy For Foreign Investment
India is the most stable economy in the world in comparison to all the
emerging markets when it comes to investment. Furthering Prime Minister
Narendra Modi's initiative, we urge investors to continue to show reliance
in our economy to be able to ensure that UAE and India hit the much
anticipated $1
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Being Mediocre Can Be Cancerous To Brand Building
Dubai: Mediocrity can be termed as the easy escape; by not striving for
better or excellence and settling for less than the best, because you know
that’s easier. It kills the potential of the cells in your body that were
designed to achieve excellence. While advocating mediocrity could be a cri
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A relook at today’s marketing basics
Most people say that just be determined to have a business and it shall be
yours. Is it that simple? The most touted book that nearly everyone has read
— ‘The Secret’ — tells you to declare that you have it, believe that you
have it and to behave like you have it. Will this role-play help
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Are you in line with online shopping?
We have all heard about great evolutionary theories. Our earliest ancestors
first walked on four limbs. We then progressed to walking on two feet. Soon
enough we were traveling in vehicles and aircrafts… Evolution never stopped.
We keep evolving as human beings, social beings and sentient beings.
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Convincing clients to go along for the digital ride
The digital age has been serving as an incubator for fast-growing businesses
and social media is undoubtedly at the forefront of every market plan. These
platforms have existed for over a decade, but their impact then was a mere
fraction of what we see today. Moreover, businesses were not a part
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Africa proving to be favourable for Indian investment
DUBAI: Africa is proving to be a favourable market for Indian investment,
particularly with more participation from the private sector, a senior
Indian official has said. Shailesh Nathan, , Small and Medium Business
Development Chamber of India's (SME) Regional Director (MENA) in a statement
sai
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Special Mention: World Leadership Congress Business Leadership Excellence
Award
Business Leadership Excellence Award Sailesh Nathan, Chairman & Managing
Director, BuyDobuy Advertising LLC
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Cutting through the clutter of social media
Dubai: While all marketers are all in a race to move ahead of the competition
in terms of more views, more likes, more clicks and more comments, the
fundamentals are now totally different. Now, it matters to everyone what is
that one post that got the maximum likes, and which post on social media ac
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