In This Month's Issue

Cover

Good old values
Authenticity and integrity are back in fashion as luxury brands navigate the recession
Luxury in the new world
What matters more to consumers in this post-recession world is richness of experience, and not just products, says The Brand Union's Michael Hughes
Telling tales
Luxury brands now require stories that imbue a purchase with greater meaning, stories that resonate with values and experiences

Shorts

Bright future
Kassab Media says its new LED facing can be a bridge over the troubled waters of outdoor advertising

Media

Cities of gold
Media zones in the region are in a rush to attract talent and investment. Communicate assesses the field.
Media cities in the region

Research

Who cares wins
A survey by Ogilvy's branding arm shows brands with good old values win with young Muslims

Marketing

Post-match analysis
D'PR's Jamal Al Mawed says companies in the region used innovative marketing techniques to score big during the World Cup.

Guest Opinion

The art of selling yourself
Nicola Gregson, head of PR at Fifth Ring integrated corporate communications agency, gives tips on how to enter the PR field in the UAE