The article explores why working environments and cultural compatibility are a lot like the early stages of dating. Readers will learn why authenticity matters, how to spot the red flags, and why pretending never leads to a healthy match. It encourages both leaders and employees to recognise compatibility early and to walk away when it’s just not “the one.”

A think piece by Unilever's Andrea Cappi on why with AI and fragmented audiences, true competitive advantage comes not from more data but from deeper human understanding.

Every marketing team uses AI now but what they actually do with it varies enormously. Most marketing leaders can't tell who's using it well and who's just typing into it as Cemre Akkaya explains.

At The Marketing Society’s Dubai anniversary, Christina Peyton shares insights from Sophie Devonshire, Mark Ritson and Amina Taher, reminding marketers to slow down and get the basics right. Start with diagnosis and strategy, build emotional memory, take pricing seriously, and use AI to support strong thinking, not replace it.

The viral 'Chinamaxxing' trend shows Gen Z is seeking cultural inspiration beyond Western norms. This piece reveals what this means for marketers navigating cultural relevance, representation and the fine line between appreciation and appropriation.

BTS's comeback reveals something every marketer should pay attention to - as K-pop chases global scale, its most loyal fans are switching off. This piece explores what happens when brands sacrifice specificity for universality.

Leaders who thrive in today's world won't be those who move fastest, it'll be those who remain internally stable while navigating external chaos. This piece explores the pressure responses that derail leaders with practical solutions.

Think piece by David Pugh-Jones on where AI earns its keep, where it doesn't, and why the marketers who combine human strategic judgment with machine efficiency will be the ones who pull ahead.

After years attending Davos, for EY's John Rudaizky this year felt different. Here he reveals what the conversations around AI trust, youth opportunity and marketing's evolving role really mean for the work that happens after everyone flies home.

This think piece looks at how `Active Pulse' leadership is replacing the traditional top-down model with a curator-style approach where leaders stay close to the craft, amplify specialist talent and read market signals to drive creative excellence.

This piece by Roberto Moccia looks at how using AI without critical oversight risks optimising biases which can lead to brands confidently making wrong decisions and what we can do to mitigate this. 

Tina Gupta's review of the recent Challenge and Change event reveals how in times of rapid change, senior leaders can navigate the uncertainty by shifting from reactive pressure and overwork to intentional leadership grounded in self-awareness and purpose.

Krishnan Manon reviews the recent Navigating Challenge and Change event with Yan Yi Chee who revealed how modern leaders can navigate our fast-paced world by focusing on self-awareness and internal clarity rather than simply pushing harder.

A new report by The Marketing Society in partnership with Serviceplan Group Middle East brings together insights from senior GCC marketing leaders and will feature across our events and discussions throughout 2026.

Rachel Letham reviews a recent Global Conversation event focussing on the seemingly self inflicted reputation problem with analysis and resolutions from Rory Sutherland and take aways from Kate Mackie and Gita de Beer.

Insights from the recent Global Conversation on marketing's enduring problem with its reputation within business featuring Rory Sutherland who explained the issue and suggested ways in which we can change this.

In a recent Conversation Circle, three marketing leaders revealed that AI leadership is fundamentally a marketing skill set combining personal learning commitment, strategic deployment focused on competitive advantage and the courage to experiment fast while bringing teams along.

Every January, Davos becomes shorthand for visibility, access, and influence. From the outside, it looks like a carefully devised stage

The Gulf's marketing ambition is accelerating but commercial terms, pitch processes and buying frameworks filter out mid-sized independents. Migrate's Nick Walsh sets out what needs to change for a healthier agency ecosystem that gives clients real choice

The Marketing Society Learning Lab on sonic branding revealed how sound works as a powerful, unconscious tool for brands to capture attention, convey meaning instantly and create lasting emotional connections.

Insights from a recent Learning Lab, Presenting with Impact, by Treena Nairne and Angela Cheung who share a raft of effective techniques and solutions to ensure everyone can make a memorable impression.