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From Screens to Hearts: Forging Lasting Brand-Customer Relationships in Middle East’s Media and Entertainment Sector

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    A bird’s eye view of the Media & Entertainment landscape.

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    A 5-step journey to engage with subscribers at each stage of their journey.

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    Strategies that brands like Shahid, Netflix, Starzplay, and many others use to build a massive subscriber base.

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    A checklist that helps you categorize how your customer perceives your offerings.

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    Five best practices to increase subscriber lifetime value.

Here's your ultimate playbook to convert anonymous user into paid subscribers

The media and entertainment industry in the region is undergoing a transition...

fueled by the rapid shift from traditional to digital media and the rising popularity of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

13 Arabic countries

in the region will see a rise in Subscription Video-on Demand (SVOD) subscribers from 15 million in 2023 to 28 million in 2029.
- Research and Markets.com

The Middle East, Turkey & Africa

are among the fastest-growing markets for the gaming industry which is expected to grow by ~$5 billion by 2025.
- Redseer Strategy Consultants

80 Million active gaming users

are estimated to be present in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE due to increased access to technology and a thriving gaming ecosystem by 2027
- Statista

But to capitalize on this opportunity...

it's important to first unpack why your existing customers don't love you(r brand enough) to stick around long term.


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Is your app sticky enough?


Are you sending too many notifications or Ads?


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Is your app UI confusing your users?

These factors could lead to repercussions like:

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From Unknown to Upsell: Taking the Right Steps Throughout the Customer Journey

Convincing anonymous users of the value of subscribing and then delivering continuous value throughout the subscriber's customer journey.

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Discover use-cases, brand examples and actionable strategies to convert anonymous, free trial customers into paid subscribers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a powerful way to ensure that a potential customer actually signs up?

This stage is a crucial friction area to rectify since most drop-offs happen here. After all, your customer journey is only as strong as your starting point.

A well-thought-out flow to welcome a (potential) subscriber is a powerful way to get them to sign up.

How to convert free trial customers into paid subscribers?

Converting free trial users into paying subscribers is crucial for long-term growth. How can you help your customers uncover the features that will encourage them to pay for your service?

Consider the following strategies:

  1. Eliminate obstacles in their experience
  2. Tailor the customer experience to their needs
  3. Use communication based on their behavior
  4. Reach out to them through the channels they are active on
  5. Notify them when their free trial is coming to an end
  6. Keep engaging with them consistently

How do you pre-empt subscribers churning?

As per an AppsFlyer report, the average app’s retention rate falls to 21% after the initial 24 hours. By day 10, this figure drops to 7.5%, and after 90 days, it’s a measly 1.89%. Win-back campaigns are a reactive approach; the first step is to predict churn and tackle it before it happens. Find out at what stage of the customer journey you are seeing maximum drop-off. Unearth problems like sub-optimal onboarding, difficulty in finding relevant products or services, or too many notifications.

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