entourage launches new campaign for Egypt

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Dubai-based entourage marketing and events has launched its second advertising campaign for the Egypt Tourism Authority. The campaign, titled ‘Misr Orayba’, will promote Egypt’s tourism offerings to the GCC, as well as Jordan, Lebanon and parts of North Africa, including Morocco. The agency will advertise Egypt across strategic media channels such as television, radio, magazines and social media platforms. This is the second campaign entourage have launched for the Egypt Tourism Authority, the first being ‘Misr Wahashtona’ in 2014.

“Over the next six months and beyond, we plan to take Egypt closer to the Arabic speaking audience,” says Mohammed Tayem, Managing Director, entourage marketing and events. “Our ‘Misr Orayba’ campaign is inspired by the idea that Egypt is close to every Arab heart.”

Think Liquorice welcomes Felicity Stokes

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Felicity Stokes has joined Think Liquorice as Brand Manager. Having moved to Dubai in 2014 with a degree in Art History and a background in business, Felicity will bring with her a unique combination of strategic and creative thinking to the boutique brand building and communications agency.

In her new role as Brand Manager, Felicity will manage Think Liquorice’s clients needs across their accounts. She will also work with the strategic team to build and create niche concepts and events.

“I’m really excited to join the Think Liquorice team,” says Felicity. “I love how unique and interesting their brands and projects are, and I look forward to getting stuck in creatively, and contributing to the fantastic work Think Liquorice does.”

Abu Dhabi to refocus film activities

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The Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi, has announced that the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) is being brought to a close, in order to focus on future targeted initiatives to further support local and Arabic filmmakers and attract more film productions to Abu Dhabi, marking the next phase in the city’s maturing film industry.

The Media Zone Authority will continue its efforts in supporting Emirati and Arab filmmakers through the ‘SANAD’ Fund, which provides financial support for film projects during their development and post-production stages. Twofour54’s creative lab will also continue its role in supporting local talent. Going forward, the Media Zone Authority will focus on promoting Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a regional hub for film and TV productions through Abu Dhabi Film Commission’s 30 percent cash-back rebate on all qualifying spend of films and projects shot in Abu Dhabi.

“Over the last few years we have built a strong foundation for a self-sustaining film and television industry,” says Noura Al Kaabi, CEO, Media Zone Authority. “It is now the right time to deepen our commitment and further develop programmes to take the local industry to the next level. We attracted several major international and regional productions to shoot in the Emirate over the past two years alone, which brought large-scale investment, further built the film industry infrastructure in the region, and created significant opportunities for local talent.”

TCApr introduces new digital platform

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Dubai-based luxury lifestyle and travel boutique PR firm, TCApr launches a new digital press release platform at the Arabian Travel Market show, today. The new platform means that, alongside dedicated printed press releases for clients, TCApr will also send 20-30 second video summaries of the releases to provide recipients with a clear and concise summary of the information received.  This new style of press release aims to deliver a regular installment of news stories and offers from TCApr’s collection of international five-star luxury hotels and resorts, and lifestyle brands.

“Living and working within such a pioneering city as Dubai has allowed TCApr to recognise and appreciate the continually evolving advancements of the digital world,” says Ahmed Soliman, Managing Director, TCApr. “We feel it is our duty to maintain this ethos, and it is incredibly important to move forward with the fast-pace and advanced development around us in order to keep the GCC medias informed and educated on our clients. Introducing a vlog press release campaign falls perfectly in line with our core competencies of creativity, culture and communication.”

Urbanologie launches Dubai edition

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Global destination guide, Urbanologie has launched a new Dubai platform and app. The members-only guide features insider news and exclusive content on new restaurants, bars, pop-ups, clubs and hotels opening, as well as access to events from the world of fashion, the arts, music and sport.

The new, ‘live’ destination guide to Dubai is available to members by registering via Urbanologie’s dedicated website, www.urbanologie.com, or as part of the Urbanologie app – available for iOS and Android. Urbanologie also features guides to other cities including London, New York, Los Angeles and Ibiza. The Dubai edition has been added as part of a global expansion programme to include the world’s principal and most exciting cities and holiday destinations, inspired by members’ preferences.

“Our promise is to establish and maintain an exclusive, curated service dedicated and committed to our members, delivered across unique digital platforms,” says Hugo Campbell-Davys, Founder, Urbanologie. “Dubai has become an important destination for our global members; both as a leisure destination but now also as an international business hub and we are looking to provide an insightful curated guide to those visiting as well as providing a unique and useful lifestyle resource for locals.”

 

Ananke to partner with The Indian Trumpet

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Online magazine Ananke – www.anankemag.com – has partnered with The Indian Trumpet to explore new creative approaches in order to amplify its online engagement, with a focus on digital media and content creation.  The e-zine is a non-profit initiative that celebrates visionary women across the Middle East and beyond.

“Digital media is an empowering tool of engagement,” says Sabin Muzaffar, Executive Editor, Ananke. “By forming creative alliances, we can not only start meaningful debates on issues relating to women, but we can also explore new methods of engagement that can lead to sustainable social impact. Here at Ananke, we are thrilled to join with The Indian Trumpet to find new methods for creativity in the digital landscape.”