Niche digital strategy agency Boguslavsky & Co has appointed Andrea Wignall as Social Media Manager. With previous experience working with premium brands in both South Africa and the UAE, Andrea will bring her unique combination of creativity and strategic thinking to her new role. “I am really excited to have been awarded the opportunity to work More Info »
Prism Action Communications has secured the account to manage Manzil Downtown Dubai’s complete social media presence. Managed by Vida Hotels and Resorts, Manzil Downtown Dubai is a boutique hotel that embraces Arabic hospitality in a tech-savvy setting, catering to business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers. “Prism understands Manzil’s brand language,” says Lovetto Nazareth, Managing Director, More Info »
Motivate Publishing has promoted Kerry McDermott to Deputy Editor of the Emirates Woman Group. Having previously worked as Features Editor for What’s On and Good magazines, Kerry has experience covering everything from nightlife and restaurant reviews at What’s On, to food, lifestyle advice and interiors at Good. She has also contributed to Jumeirah Magazine. In her new role, More Info »
Cicero and Bernay has won the contract to provide corporate communications to Marka PJSC for a 12-month period. The agency, which forms part of the Publinet Group, will support Marka with strategic communications planning, public relations, crisis communications, internal communications and investor relations. Marka is the first public joint stock company focused on the retail More Info »
Richard Jenkins has been promoted to Editor of AIR and World Traveller magazines at Hot Media Publishing, having previously worked on both titles as Deputy Editor since February 2014. Richard will continue to cover luxury travel for World Travel, and all areas of ultra-luxury lifestyle for AIR including writing and commissioning features on watches, motoring, jewellery, fashion and gastronomy. In his new role, Richard will become more involved More Info »
Caroline Faraj has been named the new Vice President of Arabic Services for CNN, as the international news outlet unveils ambitious plans for growth in the Middle East. Caroline was previously responsible for the content and management of the CNN Arabic website, leading the site’s re-launch in 2014. In her new role, Caroline will have More Info »
Multinational media and digital marketing communications company Dentsu Aegis Network has formed a new partnership with the International Communications Agency (ICA), in Iran. The newly branded Carat-ICA, is the first official partnership formed by the two agencies, though they have worked together since January 2015. With offices based in Tehran, Carat-ICA will take full responsibility for the media More Info »
XPEDITION Middle East is set to launch on June 25, 2015. The UAE-based magazine will be a luxury travel and lifestyle print publication, covering content aimed at affluent readers with a passion for travel. Headed up by Editor-in-Chief Josh Jr. Mangila, who most recently worked as Features Editor for En Route Middle East, the magazine More Info »
Dubai-based entourage marketing and events has launched its second advertising campaign for the Egypt Tourism Authority. The campaign, titled ‘Misr Orayba’, will promote Egypt’s tourism offerings to the GCC, as well as Jordan, Lebanon and parts of North Africa, including Morocco. The agency will advertise Egypt across strategic media channels such as television, radio, magazines and More Info »
Virtue PR & Marketing Communications has been selected by Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) to spearhead its PR programme. The agency will provide an integrated communications programme focused on raising the global profile of Empower and promoting the cooling industry by publicising the importance of district cooling technologies as part of the UAE’s agenda More Info »