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Michelin · 2025

Michelin

Michelin

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Client
Michelin
Market
United Arab Emirates
Agency
Facto
Expertise
Integrated campaignsContent productionInfluencer marketingMedia buyingSocial media
Sector
Automotive and transport
Year
2025

When Michelin needed a regional partner to manage their social presence, build authentic communities in the performance automotive space, and bring six new tyre products to market across three countries — they came to us. The mandate was sweeping: own the conversation at every level of the market, from track-day devotees to everyday drivers discovering performance for the first time.

In detail

How we worked for Michelin

Expertise involved

  • Integrated campaigns
    One strong idea, deployed across TV, outdoor, radio, digital and on the ground.
  • Content production
    Photo, video, motion and social formats produced locally.
  • Influencer marketing
    Local creators, artists and ambassadors working for brands.
  • Media buying
    Digital, TV, radio and outdoor: planning and buying at the right price.
  • Social media
    Strategy, community management and content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn.

The market

United Arab Emirates

Facto Middle East, based in Dubai (JLT), is SouthNext Group's agency in the United Arab Emirates. Its work includes supporting Michelin for the launch of the Michelin Guide in the UAE and at the Diriyah Formula E Grand Prix.

Our teams in this market

The agency

Facto Middle East

Facto Middle East is SouthNext Group's agency in Dubai. It leads campaigns for international brands in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, as well as pan-African assignments.

Discover

More work for Michelin: BFGoodrich Dakar 2023 · BFGoodrich Morocco Rally · Michelin Formula E · Michelin Guide Launch · Michelin Safe Mobility · Michelin Star Revelation Influencer Trip · Michelin Product Launch Live Event · BFGoodrich - Red Bull SXS Event

Results

61MTotal campaign reach across all markets
4.8×Average engagement uplift across 3 accounts
60+Influencer & partner activations managed
+38%YoY social following growth

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