{"id":1996,"date":"2025-05-13T18:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkdigitalgroup.net\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2025-05-14T10:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:47:52","slug":"tdg-joins-the-advertising-business-group-abg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkdigitalgroup.net\/tdg-joins-the-advertising-business-group-abg\/","title":{"rendered":"TDG joins the Advertising Business Group (ABG)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33190466 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33190466 BCX0\">Empowering responsible advertising in GCC.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>ThinkDigital group (TDG)<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> has officially joined the Advertising Business Group<\/strong>, the region\u2019s leading self-regulatory organization committed to <strong>fostering responsible advertising and communication in the GCC.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TDG is a leading, independent, holding group that has been investing at the forefront of Advertising Technology and Commerce since 2006. Notable TDG portfolio companies with extensive presence in GCC include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projectagora.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Project Agora<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindemea.net\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tailwind EMEA.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By becoming a member, <strong>TDG reinforces its long-standing commitment to industry self-regulation<\/strong>. The group brings into ABG the combined international expertise of its teams to support shared initiatives and elevate the region\u2019s advertising ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At TDG, we view our work as meaningful and responsible,<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d said <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Odysseas Ntotsikas<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founder &amp; CEO of TDG<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cJoining ABG aligns with our vision to help co-shape a transparent advertising ecosystem in GCC where consumers are respected, creativity is celebrated, and results can be measured.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Katerina Papatryfon<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Head of Communications and Operations at ABG<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, added:<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to welcome TDG to our growing community. The group brings invaluable global experience to our collective goal of enhancing advertising standards and practices across the region. Their commitment to digital innovation and responsible advertising makes them an ideal partner for ABG.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Empowering responsible advertising in GCC. ThinkDigital group (TDG) has officially joined the Advertising Business Group, the region\u2019s leading self-regulatory organization committed to fostering responsible advertising and communication in the GCC.\u00a0 TDG is a leading, independent, holding group that has been investing at the forefront of Advertising Technology and Commerce since 2006. 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