YoungNetwork has secured the account to manage all PR and social media for Fuel TV in the Middle East. The Dubai-based agency, part of the international YoungNetwork Group, will manage communications for the global action sports channel, based in Europe. “Fuel TV is a great addition to our portfolio, and one that we are very More Info »
Phil Smith has joined Motivate Publishing as Group Sales Manager for its content marketing agency, Motivate Connect. With 15 years of experience in writing and selling country reports to various international business publications such as Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine and The Economist, Phil most recently worked on a short sponsored documentary for British Airways on More Info »
Q Communications has secured the PR and communications account for Philip Stein and its natural frequency technology system, in the United Arab Emirates. The account is part of an agreement with Precious Time, the exclusive distributor for Philip Stein in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). “Philip Stein is so much more than a watch brand; More Info »
Soul Communications is to handle all PR and Marketing for Circle K. Originally from Texas, the convenience store brand has 32 stores in the UAE, and is recognised world wide. The agency’s main focus will be to change the face of Circle K in the Emirates, by utilising its social media accounts. “Circle K is More Info »
The fourth annual GCC Government Social Media Summit began today at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown. Held under the theme of “Leveraging social networks to drive government innovation and create smart cities”, the importance of social media among UAE leaders was highlighted, with the social media campaign launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to determine More Info »
Weekly, Dubai-based print publication, Time Out Dubai has been redesigned. The updated version of the magazine, part of ITP Publishing Group, will be available from September 16, 2015 from newsstands across the city. Launched in 2001 and headed up by Editor Mark Dinning, Time Out Dubai is a listings magazine that covers cultural and consumer life, with 43,000 copies distributed More Info »
Brazen has won the account to handle PR and content marketing for wealth management firm Prestige Wealth Solutions (PWS). This is Brazen’s third account win this month, and the agency will be working on increasing brand awareness and equity of PWS through a blend of targeted PR, social media and events aimed at high net More Info »
Ehab Khairi has joined Bell Pottinger as a Partner in its Middle East business. Ehab joins the international PR agency from the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), where he was Senior Manager of Media and PR – VP, Corporate Communications for eight years. In his new role, Ehab will be based in Bell Pottinger’s More Info »
Rob Chilton has joined EDGAR magazine, a LuxMedia publication, as Editor-in-Chief. Most recently Senior Editor at What’s On, Rob has worked in print and broadcast journalism for over 20 years in London, New York and Dubai. As Editor-in-Chief, he will lead the EDGAR team in producing the monthly luxury lifestyle title for men, as well as More Info »
Soul Communications has won the PR account for Appetite The Shop. A home-grown concept, the cafe offers a variety of meals and snacks, priding itself on its commitment to honest and preservative-free food. Soul will be focusing on PR and marketing strategies for Appetite The Shop, as well as taking over its social media accounts. More Info »