Blogs and think pieces

Why Ambition is Critical in the Era of AI

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Prime Performance Labs' Jason Leavy on why ambition, alongside the human qualities of empathy, creativity, taste and judgement, will be critical to effective marketing leadership in the age of AI.

"We don't even have synthetic on our roadmap. We need to change that."

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Why experiencing AI first-hand is the key to moving beyond apprehension and unlocking new possibilities for faster, smarter ways of working. Electric Twin's Leanne Tomasevic on this and other insights from The Marketing Society’s The Accelerator Day,

Who are India's culture creators?

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This latest Canvas8 article explores who's really shaping culture in India today and what that shift means for how brands earn loyalty.

The Communications Gap That's Quietly Costing You Customers

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This piece explores why customer communications are quietly costing companies far more than most marketing teams realise, and what it would take to fix that.

Trust: The Currency AI Can't Create

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In the third of this series, Crawford Hollingworth explores trust, perhaps the hardest human connection to earn. AI can verify facts, predict credibility and measure reputation, but it cannot make people believe. Drawing on behavioural science, this piece argues that trust may become one of the last sustainable competitive advantages, and asks leaders whether their organisations are earning belief through shared risk and integrity or merely optimising trust out of existence.

Red pill or blue pill: it comes down to who you listen to

Red or Blue: City Choices
The article from the Red Pill series: While AI makes it easy to replace real customer and employee feedback, the leaders who keep listening to real people will have the advantage.

Case studies

The Marketing Society GCC Awards 2026: Sustainability

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On 17 September 2026, in Dubai, we celebrated The Marketing Society's 4th GCC Awards. Sustainability winner Sustainable Digital Marketing by AMAALA – Red Sea Global & Starcom KSA – Publicis.

The Marketing Society GCC Awards 2026: Marketing Innovation and Technology

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On 17 September 2026, in Dubai, we celebrated The Marketing Society's 4th GCC Awards. Marketing Innovation & Technology winner WHX Lead Scoring Automation: Accelerating Commercial Momentum by World Health Expo (WHX).

The Marketing Society GCC Awards 2026: Successful and Effective Partnerships

The Art of Connection by HSBC Banking Middle East & The Edge
On 17 September 2026, in Dubai, we celebrated The Marketing Society's 4th GCC Awards. Customer Experience winner Mercedes-AMG – Can't Explain It. Only Feel It. by Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East, Team X Omnicom & RAPP MENA.

The Marketing Society GCC Awards 2026: Customer Experience

Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East & Team X Omnicom & RAPP MENA | Mercedes-AMG - Can’t Explain It. Only Feel It.
On 17 September 2026, in Dubai, we celebrated The Marketing Society's 4th GCC Awards. Customer Experience winner Mercedes-AMG – Can't Explain It. Only Feel It. by Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East, Team X Omnicom & RAPP MENA.

Empower

Can subtlety save us from cynicism?

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'Over the last 18 months it's safe to say we're fed up', writes Havas Hong Kong's Head of Strategy, Duncan Bell. 'And brands haven't escaped this malaise.'

Storytelling - Oh no, do we have to?

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Author and global speaker on communication, creativity and collaboration, Neil Mullarkey, says the good news is, everyone can tell a story: colleagues, clients, customers... you just have to seek them out.

Why stories are important for Squiggly Careers

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Helen Tupper, Co-Founder of award-winning career development company Amazing If, on what makes a good squiggly career story and when you should tell yours.

The stories we tell...

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Author, speaker and founder of Upping Your Elvis, Chris Barez-Brown, says that the stories we tell ourselves shape our very being, and in just ten minutes a day we can be happier and more optimistic.

Interviews

Member interview with Tim Sedo

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Member Interview with Tim Sedo, Marketing Director, Asia Pacific, Deckers Asia Pacific Ltd.

Member Interview with Hannah Pate

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Member Interview with Hannah Pate, Senior Marketing Manager at Clean Digital

Member interview with Alex Bodini

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Member interview with Alex Bodini Founder at Spin Group