A new study finds consumers are increasingly trusting AI agents to recommend products, automate purchases and influence buying decisions, signalling the emergence of agentic commerce and a new era of AI-driven customer experiences.
Seek and NIQ are advancing how consumer intelligence is accessed, combining a large-scale consumer panel with a rapidly growing analytics marketplace.
New integration strengthens Similarweb’s position as the trusted digital data layer powering AI-driven business workflows in Perplexity Computer.
New research suggests GCC ecommerce spending could rise by up to 10% during Eid al-Adha 2026, as consumers increasingly prioritise local brands, meaningful gifting, and value-driven purchases.
Marketing with a “monk’s mindset” is not about detachment from results, but about discipline in thinking and clarity in intent. As Anand Sankara Narayanan, CMO, Finance House, puts it, the work deserves your everything. The outcome deserves your objectivity.
According to Donna Benton, Founder & CEO, The ENTERTAINER, value isn’t always about saving, “it’s about feeling like you’re getting something worthwhile”. People still want a great deal, now more than ever… but they also want memorable experiences.
As Ramadan 2026 unfolds amid uncertainty, brands are discovering that loyalty is no longer driven by messaging. Instead, consistent actions, reliability, and meaningful customer experiences are shaping deeper emotional connections.
Ramadan marketing is shifting from campaigns to participation. Leaders from Yango Play, Ooredoo Qatar and Al Jazeera reveal why authenticity now depends on how products adapt to Ramadan’s lived rhythms, not on seasonal storytelling.
As AI becomes the new shopping interface, retailers must rethink discovery, data, and customer experience to stay visible. Those who adapt now will shape how consumers find, trust, and buy in an AI-native world.
Richard Shotton, best-selling author and Founder of Astroten, reveals how simple behavioural insights can dramatically improve marketing performance.
