House of Comms has welcomed Kate Mullen to the role of Client Services Director. With a PR career that spans over 20 years in the GCC, Kate has both agency and client-side experience with companies including ASDA’A Public Relations, Fortune Promoseven and Zabeel Investments, having worked for clients including Land Rover, BMW and Coca Cola. More Info »
Omnia’s PR division will be working with charitable organisation Mawaheb from Beautiful People, in an effort to raise the profile of the charity as an open art studio for adults with special needs. Located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Mawaheb from Beautiful People bridges the gap between society and those with a disability. Through More Info »
Al Jazeera America, owned by Qatar-based Al Jazeera, is set to end its cable TV and digital operations by April 30, 2016, less than three years after launching. The decision comes at the same time as the channel’s parent company decided to commit to an expansion of worldwide online content into the US. Since launching More Info »
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has named the 56 international jurors set to judge entries from across the Middle East and North Africa region at the 10th Dubai Lynx. The panel includes; Daniel Andrade, Group Creative Director, EMEA, The Zoo, Google, EMEA; Russel Place, Managing Director, UM, UK and Nick Emery, Global CEO, More Info »
Katch International has been selected to handle PR for Mazaher, a new Lebanese restaurant located in the Dubai World Trade Centre. The agency will be handling all PR, social media and design requirements for the restaurant, which aims to cater for a range of guests with a menu designed by Chef Ibrahim Ayoub. “Mazaher is More Info »
UAE-based fashion website The Fashion Hub (TFH) has expanded its offices into London and re-launched its digital platform with a new look. The new website will act as a virtual panel that voices the non-linear market of fashion, art and lifestyle, with a more digitalised and interactive format. Having previously worked with worldwide brands such More Info »
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced changes to the 2016 awards which will see the Press Lions become the Print and Publishing Lions and Digital Craft split from the Cyber and Mobile Lions. The Digital Craft Lions will celebrate the creative skills and digital craftsmanship behind content including the quality of design, More Info »
PHD UAE has been appointed by Al-Futtaim to manage the media responsibilities of a large portfolio of its brands following a four-way market review. The pitch was the result of the diversified conglomerate’s decision to seek an alternative to the in-house model it has used until now. PHD will now handle the media communications briefs More Info »
Brazen PR and Content Marketing will be handling all media publicity for personality and presenter Ross Crist, through its representation division. Originally from the US East Coast, Ross is an established sports commentator in the UAE and since 2013 he has been lecturing on sports business, as well as presenting regular slots on The Grill on Dubai Eye, Dubai More Info »
Laura Davison has joined TishTash as Talent Manager for the TishTash Talent division. Previously Bookings Manager at Audio Tonic Agency, Laura has over two years of experience in the entertainment industry. In her new role, Laura will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the TishTash talent portfolio, including handling bookings and publicity for clients. More Info »