Full Description
This book discusses the effectiveness of Western organizations' social media strategies in the Middle East. Social media has changed the rules of doing business, but the exact impacts vary across regions. In the context of Middle Eastern societies, social media is seen as a way for individuals and communities to communicate with each other and is generally not viewed as a means for brands to interact with individuals. Examining how the use of social media in the Middle East is shaped by the region's culture, authors discuss the factors that businesses need to consider when creating digital marketing strategies targeted there.
Including case studies of Middle Eastern companies, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the rise of social media in the MENA region and the often-neglected role of culture in research in this area. It will provide researchers and practitioners with a deeper understanding of conducting business in the Middle East throughthe effective and efficient use of social media.
Contents
Part 1: The Rise/Evolution of Social Media.- Chapter 1. Social Media Vs Traditional Marketing.- Chapter 2. Social Media and Corporate Social Responsibility.- Chapter 3. Emphasis on Social Media Analytics in Corporate Decision-Making.- Part 2: The Cultural Side Of Social Media in The Mena.- Chapter 4. The Role of Digital Media in the Recruitment Process in the Middle East.- Chapter 5. Impact of Social Media Usage on Mena Countries Economy.- Chapter 6. Politics and Social Media in The Arab World.- Part 3: Case Studies From the Middle East Businesses.- Chapter 8. Social Media in Higher Education, the Case of Egypt.- Chapter 9. Integration of Social Media in Lebanese News Industry, Case of LBCI.
