ABG MARKETING LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE | 2026
Senior marketing leaders across the Middle East and GCC came together at ABG’s first CMO Forum to discuss the growing pressure on brands to deliver measurable growth while protecting long-term brand equity. The report captures key priorities, challenges, and strategic shifts shaping the future of marketing leadership.
ABG CMO FORUM CHAIRPERSON ADDRESS | 2026
What got us here will not get us where we need to go next. This session positions the modern CMO at the center of growth and transformation, navigating accelerating change across technology, media, and consumer behavior. It reinforces the shift from brand leadership to business leadership, and the need for collective intelligence to drive faster, more effective decisions.
ABG CMO FORUM CONSUMER INSIGHTS | 2026
Consumer behavior is shifting toward control, value, and certainty. Based on Ipsos research in the UAE, this session unpacks how uncertainty is reshaping spending, brand choice, and digital engagement. It highlights the growing role of trust, transparency, and relevance, and what brands must do to compete in an environment where value perception and emotional context drive decisions.
ABG ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF MARKETER OF THE FUTURE MENA
ABG launches Marketer of the Future Middle East, bringing together regional and global marketing leaders to explore AI, creativity, sustainability, and the future of responsible, purpose-driven marketing.
STUDIES SHOW A NEW MARKETING PARADIGM WITH AI
New research from Ipsos and the Advertising Business Group (ABG) highlights a major shift in marketing across the Middle East, where AI, data, and creativity are converging to drive performance, purpose, and precision. The findings point to a growing need for trust, transformation, and new capabilities as marketers evolve beyond traditional awareness models toward more accountable, technology-driven strategies.
ABG’s MARKETER OF THE FUTURE MENA
Industry leaders highlight how responsible, AI-powered marketing is emerging as a key competitive advantage across the Middle East, with a growing focus on trust, ethics, and human intelligence. The Advertising Business Group’s Marketer of the Future platform reinforces the importance of balancing innovation with accountability to drive sustainable growth and long-term brand value.
ABG’s ‘MARKETER OF THE FUTURE’ DEBUTS WITH FOCUS ON AI
ABG’s inaugural Marketer of the Future brought together regional and global leaders to explore AI, responsible advertising, and the capabilities shaping future marketing leadership. The forum emphasized trust, industry alignment, and the need for a more transparent, accountable, and innovation-driven marketing ecosystem across the Middle East.
ABG LAUNCHES MARKETER OF THE FUTURE MENA
The Advertising Business Group (ABG) launched Marketer of the Future Middle East, bringing together leaders from marketing, media, technology, and government to explore the trends shaping the next decade of the industry. Positioned as a catalyst for collaboration, the event focuses on innovation, responsibility, and redefining how brands grow and connect in a rapidly evolving landscape.