Social Media: Cultivate Collaboration and Innovation

While marketing, PR, and sales are further along in their use of social media, other core functional areas of the enterprise are increasingly experimenting with these collaboration tools to positive effect. However, as organizations look to the future of social media, they must confront challenges such as lack of governance and IT involvement, which may impact the successful integration of these new platforms and technologies.

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octOpus Advertising

We are a brand and communications consultancy based in Dubai offering a fully integrated service to a combination of local, regional and global clients. The founding team at octOpus have combined over 50 years of experience in Brand Building, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Marketing Communications and Public Relations to provide effective and cost-efficient solutions for a diverse group of companies. Our youthful approach to thinking keeps ideas fresh. Our dedication keeps your marketing communications alive.

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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Out-of-Home

whitePaper | October 18, 2022

This primer for success outlines the basics of the ever-evolving digital out-of-home landscape - from the variety of venue types, to key tactics for campaign execution, and how to best incorporate the medium into your broader marketing strategy to drive real-world results.

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Finding Success with In-Game Advertising

whitePaper | March 24, 2023

With over 215 million gamers in the U.S. and with the average gamer being in their early 30s, the term “gamer” now encompasses a broad and diverse demographic spectrum. Two out of every three Americans play video games through various platforms, and gaming is third only to TV and social media in terms of how audiences spend their time—yet gaming captures less than 5% of advertiser budgets.

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Why Your Marketplace Needs an Ad Program

whitePaper | May 17, 2021

Ads are a powerful and growing profit tool for marketplace operators. A Goldman Sachs Equity Research report noted in February 2021 that “in the US alone we believe retailers are positioned to generate $15-$20 billion of e-com oriented retail media revenue from CPG manufacturers by 2025; the figure should be substantially larger when we contemplate the potential to tap into media streams from electronic, apparel, sporting goods and other manufacturers for some retailers.” The scale here is massive, and marketplace operators are taking note.

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BRAND MAGNETISM

whitePaper | December 14, 2021

Branding. The term alone evokes a myriad of thoughts, definitions, and even feelings. Throughout our combined 30+ years of marketing experience, we have helped many organizations understand the difference between what they perceived branding to mean versus the realities that drive their brand’s culture and the customer experience. We have seen great brands defined and redefined, seen company cultures come to life, witnessed new launches leading to customer engagement, and products launched into the marketplace that evoke national appeal. What does all of that mean to you, charged with growth in the student housing business vertical? Clarity. Confidence. Stability. Growth. Let’s start with a simple definition.

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The rise of digital audio advertising

whitePaper | December 18, 2019

Over the course of a year, the digital audio industry has experienced unprecedented change. This year’s analysis reveals how perceptions of digital audio have developed in the past 12 months and takes a definitive look at the factors driving the industry forward. This year, 86% of advertising agencies and 66% of brand advertisers said that they now see digital audio as a key part of their integrated media strategies.

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Reimagining marketing in the next normal

whitePaper | July 27, 2020

As governments gradually remove pandemic induced restrictions and businesses begin to reopen, there’s a sense that we might be on the verge of returning to “normal.” That is unlikely. During the months of lockdown and self-isolation, we have been, in fact, writing a new future.

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octOpus Advertising

We are a brand and communications consultancy based in Dubai offering a fully integrated service to a combination of local, regional and global clients. The founding team at octOpus have combined over 50 years of experience in Brand Building, Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Marketing Communications and Public Relations to provide effective and cost-efficient solutions for a diverse group of companies. Our youthful approach to thinking keeps ideas fresh. Our dedication keeps your marketing communications alive.

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