Charlotte Bright has joined The Entertainer as Junior Editor for the GCC Region. With over three years of experience in media, Charlotte most recently worked as Editorial Assistant at OK! Middle East where she wrote features and reviews as well as conducted interviews and edited copy. In her new role, she will be responsible for More Info »
Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has appointed TOH PR as its communications agency, following a competitive pitch process. With over 135 stores across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Majid Al Futtaim Fashion brings globally-renowned fashion and retail brands to the region and TOH will be responsible for offering strategic and tactical communications support More Info »
In2 Consulting has signed a partnership with Al Shamil Foodstuff Trading, the exclusive operator of Smart Shelter – a Dubai-based curbside retail concept that provides on-the-go convenience products and services in air-conditioned, converted bus shelters across Dubai. The first Smart Shelter was inaugurated by the Roads and Transport Authority Dubai in Jumeirah one, and In2 More Info »
Cathy Ibal has joined CNN International Commercial’s executive team and taken on a wider remit, adding CNN’s advertising sales across Middle East and Africa to her existing responsibilities in Southern/Central/Eastern Europe, Turkey and CIS. In her expanded position, Cathy will lead CNN’s advertising sales teams across all of these regions and extend her work with More Info »
Fisch Asset Management has appointed Instinctif Partners Middle East to provide strategic communications support for its business in the GCC. A Zurch-based asset management boutique, founded in 1994 and specialising in convertible and corporate bond strategies, Instinctif will work to develop and grow Fisch’s relationships with leading regional media as well as engage and educate More Info »
Sorbet Magazine, part of Mixed Media Publishing, is set to welcome Kate Hazell to the role of Deputy Editor on May 1, 2016. Formerly Fashion Director at Esquire where she worked on Esquire Middle East Magazine, www.EsquireME.com and as Editor of the bi-annual Esquire Big Black Book, Kate brings over 10 years of experience in More Info »
Katch International has been appointed by SampleMe to launch its new app into the UAE market. A customer engagement and feedback app, SampleMe offers brands the ability to engage with consumers as they experience their services, allowing for immediate feedback and opinions. Katch will be utilising its full range of expertise, including design and branding, More Info »
International Journalists’ Network’s Arabic channel – IJNet Arab – will launch its third mentoring programme for individuals and organisations with digital startups in the Middle East and North Africa. The programme will equip eight mentees with the business, technical, managerial, digital and mobile media skills and strategies needed to help their existing media startups to More Info »
Bloomberg is set to expand its media offering in the Middle East with a suite of new, regionally-focused editorial platforms to serve its audience of business and financial consumers based, or interested in, the region. The expansion will combine the resources of Bloomberg’s 80-strong Middle East editorial team, as well as new senior talent, with More Info »
Live streaming platform YouNow has officially launched in the Middle East. The website and mobile app enables real time interaction between broadcasters and fans, while also offering influencers the opportunity for revenue. The platform has over 100 million user sessions per month and 150,000 hours of live video consumed every day, making it a creative More Info »