Caffeinated Musings

Coca-Cola’s AI-powered holiday ads aimed to personalize festive cheer for cities worldwide but sparked a debate about creativity versus algorithmic efficiency. Critics questioned the eerie nostalgia, while the campaign highlighted both the promise and perils of tech-driven marketing.

Omnicom's merger with IPG reshapes advertising's future, uniting creative titans with cutting-edge AI and data capabilities. This pivotal move challenges Big Tech's dominance, redefines agency roles, and opens transformative opportunities for markets like the UAE and KSA to lead global innovation.

Life is a series of unfinished chapters in unfinished books.

I am so angry! Usually, I keep my predictions for the next year’s shifts in digital, social, and content marketing within my circle of clients and close friends. But this year? I couldn’t. I used writing as therapy because honestly… what are we doing? Why have we let marketing sink this low?

Reading isn’t just a habit—it’s a lifeline. This year, I committed to a book every two weeks and loved every page. For 2025? 48 books in 52 weeks. A bold goal, but worth the chase. Now, I need your help: what’s the best book you’ve read this year? I’ve got 52 to plan!

The traditional marketing funnel no longer reflects today’s dynamic, non-linear consumer journeys. Discover how the Adaptive Marketing Funnel redefines engagement, personalization, and advocacy, using cutting-edge tools and trends to align with modern behaviors and deliver measurable results.