Media intelligence solutions company Meltwater has acquired Encore Alert, a Virginia-based software as a service (SaaS) platform that uses artificial intelligence to sift through online information 24/7 to derive critical insights that can be used to improve a company’s marketing and PR efforts. “We are all drowning in social media and the challenge we have More Info »
Snapchat has evolved it’s chat offerings in one update. The newly launched Chat 2.0 will allow users to send multiple chats to other users, start talking or video chatting immediately and provides the option for voice notes as well as video chats. The update will also see the introduction of Auto-Advance Stories which now automatically More Info »
Dubai-based branding and communications agency, JPd has been recognised with a Business Vision Award from CPI Finance. Established in order to support businesses that have shown initiative and spirit across a range of industry sectors, the award was presented at a Gala Dinner held at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai where experts also discussed the More Info »
Iris Public Relations has been appointed to handle the PR activities for the Oxford Business Group in the UAE. The group is a global publisher and consultancy that produces annual investment and economic reports on more than 30 countries. Iris will be looking to increase awareness of the group’s reports and services across the UAE More Info »
Blue Apple has been appointed as the advertising agency within the UAE for Al Ghurair Centre, following a multi-agency pitch. The mall, located in Deira, houses a number of international brands and Blue Apple will be tasked with increasing awareness of the centre as a shopping destination for both locals and visitors. “As our ambitions for the More Info »
Gemma Deeks has joined Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, part of ITP Publishing, as Fashion & Beauty Editor. Gemma was previously with Sorbet Magazine for two years as Assistant Editor, and in her new role, she will be overseeing all fashion and beauty pages for ITP’s monthly luxury lifestyle publication.
Former Deputy Editor of Hospitality Business Middle East Surena Chande has made the move to freelance journalism and blogging. With over three years of experience, Surena has worked on publications including Ahlan!, Cosmopolitan Middle East, Good Taste, La Femme and BBC Good Food Middle East. She will now be working on digital media and print More Info »
Rawaj International has secured the PR account for Al Faisaliah Hotel, a luxury hotel located in Riyadh. Al Faisaliah is a five-star 330-bedroom property with meeting facilities, six international restaurants, a health club and spa by ESPA – it is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and is owned and operated by More Info »
Al Jazeera is set to cut around 500 jobs as part of a workforce optimisation initiative. The broadcaster has said that this would mostly affect those in positions at the company’s headquarters in Qatar and it is expected that the first job losses could occur in the next week. Al Jazeera broadcasting network was launched More Info »
James Pass, Managing Director and Creative Principle at JPd, offers his thoughts on future marketing audiences and how to effectively target them… “It’s time to be brave enough to tell your story and be ready for an open conversation with your audience.” With 34% of the UAE market under 24 years old, it is time More Info »