The Business of… Harry Potter
With the latest installment of the Harry Potter movie series breaking records at the box office, Kipp takes a closer look at the crazily lucrative Potter brand.
December 6, 2010 5:36
Wanted: The next cultural fad. Reward: Gazillions of dollars
We’ve had dinosaurs, global catastrophes, various comic characters, hobbits, Da Vinci codes, boy wizards, vampires… what will be the next cultural fad? Figure it out to cash in.
July 7, 2010 3:58
Kids’ shows, grown-up returns?
Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 has just signed a deal to create a range of children’s books in English and Arabic. But can entertainment aimed at the ‘little ones’ ever attract big money from Middle East advertisers and marketers?
March 4, 2010 1:14
Ahmed Humaid al-Tayer
How is the newly appointed head of DIFC connected to the Indian actor who is set to be honored at the upcoming DIFF awards? And where does a wizard fit in?
December 1, 2009 4:09
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26