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Marwa Kaabour's Blog
Welcome to Marwa Kaabour's blog, where you'll find valuable insights and thought-provoking articles on marketing, communications, branding, sustainability, leadership, and women in business. Explore the latest trends, strategies, and industry updates, written by an experienced author and speaker in the field.


When Did Privacy Become a Luxury? WhatsApp’s Global Campaign Reframes the Conversation
When Privacy Became the Loudest Message in the Room WhatsApp’s Global Campaign Reframes the Conversation

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AI in PR: From Buzzword to Business Advantage in the Middle East
There was a time when Artificial Intelligence in PR meant a simple dashboard that tracked mentions or scheduled press releases....

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China’s attack on luxury items is changing consumer perception, forcing brands to reconsider their value propositions
Owning what very few can afford may lose its appeal when consumers realize the value is largely symbolic
·     Luxury brands must address a new breed of consumers who value sustainability over logos, authenticity over exclusivity, and ethics over price tags
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“For luxury brands, the ultimate challenge lies not in lowering prices or increasing accessibility, but in discovering new ways to redefine exclusivity. In the age of mass production, the new luxury is not ownership,

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Finding Balance Between Trend-Hopping and Brand-Building in Times of AI Virality
To ‘Barbie Up’ or not is a question of figuring out your brand's true essence Trend-Hopping and Marketing Strategy by Marwa Kaabour  The...

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Growth Multiplied: The CMO's New Era of Intelligence, Intuition, and Impact
We’re no longer in the age of growth. We’ve entered the era of growth multiplied. Once upon a time, growth was the finish line. It was...

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Tech Won’t Save You. Trust Will. Balancing Automation and Human Creativity in MarTech
Tech Won’t Save You. Trust Will. Balancing Automation and Human Creativity in MarTech

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Rendered Realities: Why the Rise of AI-Generated Images is Both a Gift and a Gut Check for Marketers
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What Labubu Can Teach Us About Modern Marketing: It's Not What You Sell—It’s What They Feel
How Pop Mart Created a Global Toy Craze. What Labubu Can Teach Us About Modern Marketing: It's Not What You Sell—It’s What They Feel

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🎢 From Castle Dreams to Capital Deals: What Disney’s Arrival Means for Abu Dhabi—and for Marketing Partnerships Everywhere
The announcement that Disneyland is coming to Abu Dhabi is more than a tourism headline. It’s a signal flare for every marketer in the region: partnerships built on purpose and vision can reimagine entire landscapes. In this case, quite literally.

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What Really Happened to B'Laban Brand?
The PR and Marketing Crisis of B'Laban Brand What happened to B’laban is not just a PR & Marketing disaster—it’s a case study in what...

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Shifting Cultural Landscapes and Their Impact on Branding
Cultural shifts kill more brands than competitors ever could

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Marketing with Meaning in Ramadan
Marketing with Meaning this Ramadan by Marwa Kaabour Every year, around Ramadan, brands gear up for what is arguably the most significant...

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FORBES 10 MENA WOMEN MAKING THEIR MARK IN MARKETING
FORBES 10 MENA WOMEN MAKING THEIR MARK IN MARKETING

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Predictions 2025: The year ahead for sustainability
Marwa Kaabour on what's next in Sutainability in 2025 As marketers, we hold both a significant responsibility and an incredible...

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Jaguar’s Rebrand: Copy Nothing But..
Jaguar’s latest rebrand has been one for the books

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Celebrating Creativity: Highlights from the Campaign Agency Awards 2024
Celebrating Creativity: Highlights from the Campaign Agency Awards 2024

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Abu Dhabi – greening the world, one brand at a time
In Abu Dhabi, sustainability is more than just a corporate imperative – it is part of the very essence of the city. Its dedication to...

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The Luminaries: Top Marketeers To Watch In MENA In 2025
Marwa Kaabour Top Marketers in MENA

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10 Questions Every Marketeer Should Ask Sales
We all know how it goes: you’re deep into your marketing strategy, pumping out campaigns, creative ideas flying, and… oops. You forget to...

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Impact of effective internal communication
Impact of effective internal communication

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