AFP-Services, the custom content services wing of global news agency Agence France-Presse, will expand into the Gulf and Middle East regions, taking its editorial, digital and audio-vision on-demand offer to a broader range of clients. With a network of video journalists, broadcast technical crew, photographers, graphic designers and journalists worldwide, AFP-Services offers clients a means More Info »
Dubai-based media and communications agency Saffron Media Works has secured the account to cover all PR and communications for Mayyur Girotra Couture. The fashion house will be launching their first boutique in the UAE with plans to expand over the coming year. Saffron Media Works will manage all PR and communications in the lead up More Info »
Clique has welcomed Raid Ghani to the role of SEO Manager. Joining the team from Copenhagen, Denmark, Raid brings a strong understanding of Google search engine ranking algorithms and experience in handling search engine optimisation (SEO) projects, as SEO Manager he will manage SEO/search engine marketing strategy for Clique and all of its clients. “The move More Info »
Gbemi Giwa has joined BOCA restaurant as Engagement Executive. A recent graduate of the American University of Sharjah, Gbemi founded food and fitness blog, Dubai Fit Foodie. As Engagement Executive, she will be responsible for communications across all media channels from the DIFC-based Mediterranean restaurant across the Middle East, as well as maintaining marketing and More Info »
Paz Marketing has retained the PR account for Wafi Mall, a Dubai-based luxury mall with over 350 shops and 30 restaurants as well as its own leisure complex. The agency will handle all PR for the mall across the UAE, covering tenants, restaurants and spas as well as all events and activations. “This is a More Info »
Prism has won the Digital Marketing account for upcoming event Eid with Maz Jobrani, which will be held at The Ritz Carlton DIFC this September. Maz Jobrani is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which first aired on Comedy Central and is currently performing stand-up live around the world. He will be More Info »
expose-communications has expanded its home interiors portfolio with the addition of BLANC D’IVOIRE DUBAI, a new furniture store located on Al Wasl Road. BLANC D’IVOIRE is a French brand, founded in 1994 and present in over 30 destinations worldwide. expose-communications will handle all PR activities for the brand across all media channels throughout the region, More Info »
CARA Public Relations has been launched by Maria Stapleton, former Senior Account Director of NCPR. The agency aims to offer a professional service with a personal feel to service clients in the United Arab Emirates, with the Dubai-based Pastels Salon brand becoming the agency’s first signing. “I am delighted to have signed Pastels Salon,” says More Info »
Emirates Airline has selected a team of WPP agencies – Team Air – to handle its global branding and creative account, following an extensive review. Headquartered in London, Team Air draws on the combined resources of WPP agencies including Grey London and New York, RKCR/Y&R and Geometry Global, as well as Hogarth and TNS. It More Info »
Twitter has removed the limitation of 140 characters from it’s Direct Messaging (DM) service. While Twitter is largely a public experience, Direct Messages allow for private conversations and this is the latest in a number of changes to the service over the last few months such as updating messaging rules and adding a Direct Message More Info »