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Nissan is most effective auto brand in Mideast [Peninsula, The (Qatar)](Peninsula, The (Qatar) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Doha: Nissan has repeated its top ranking as the Middle East's most effectively marketed automotive brand following the announcement of the influential Effie Awards. The Effies are the 'gold standard' in marketing communications effectiveness. They reward campaigns, from any discipline, which have achieved success through proven, effective marketing communications. Nissan has been awarded 'the most effective automotive brand' in the Mena region (Middle East and North Africa) for the third year in a row and is ranked fifth in the Mena area overall. This is higher than any other car maker, with the next best automotive brand appearing in 12th position. "The Effie Index benchmarks the brands, marketers, agencies and game-changing companies that are doing it right, it's a great resource," says Nissan Middle East regional managing director Samir Cherfan. "This is the third year running we've excelled in the Effies and our prominent position in the rankings reflects the consistency of our product line-up, customer service and after sales. The recently released rankings bear testimony to the fact that Nissan is consistently delivering ideas and top-class marketing initiatives that work." The rankings were determined after evaluation of data collected between June 2013 and June 2014. Experts analyse data, case studies and ongoing work from 40 worldwide Effie Award competitions to arrive at their rankings. Nissan's Mena points tally of 24 was its highest score for any region in the world, while its global ranking of 12th was also particularly impressive. The annual Effie awards were launched in 2011 and are the most comprehensive global ranking of marketing effectiveness, according to analysts. The Effies accolade coincides with Nissan's soaring sales in the Middle East. Nissan achieved record sales in the Middle East of 217,685 vehicles in the 2013 financial year, up 20.9 per cent year-on-year. The Peninsula (c) 2014 Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing & Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |