Pencell PR & Events won the top prize in the luxury watches and jewellery category at the Arab Luxury World Awards this week. Successful for the second consecutive year, Pencell won the award for its regional launch campaign for the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Midsize collection. IWC CEO & Brand Director Georges Kern & Karoline Huber respectively More Info »
The winners of the second Transform Awards MENA 2015 were announced last night in a ceremony held at The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina. The awards were marked by a diverse group of winners that reflect the versatility of the region’s branding community and the recognition among business within the region of the importance of branding. More Info »
Mark Pickup has been appointed Commercial Director of Shortlist Dubai and Shortlist Abu Dhabi across both print and digital, effective June 1, 2015. Previously Head of Sales for What’s On and Hype at Motivate Publishing, Mark brings years of experience including a three year stint as Group Head of the Ahlan! Division at ITP. “I am very excited More Info »
Katch International has secured the PR account for Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Dubai. Adding to Katch’s growing hospitality portfolio, the restaurant located in DIFC will look to the agency to assist with brand growth and expansion. “Gaucho are looking for a fresh perspective on their UAE brand as they approach their fourth year in Dubai,” says Ben Kershaw, Account Director, Katch International. More Info »
Great sadness continues to fill the hearts of many as news spreads of journalist Lucy Monro’s tragic death. The animal lover and sports enthusiast was fatally injured after colliding with motorbikes during a coast-to-coast charity cycling challenge with Team SWR this past weekend. As Swiss Media Group’s Editor-in-Chief, Lucy founded equestrian magazine, Equestrio, 11 years ago alongside business More Info »
Aziza Communications has won the PR account to launch elegant British occasionwear brand Jacques Vert in the Middle East. Synonymous with sophistication and glamour, the brand will open its first concession within Debenhams, Mirdif City Centre in February, with a further concession launching within the Kuwait department store in March. Aziza Communications will be coordinating an More Info »
Alarab, a Bahrain-based 24-hour news channel, is set to launch by the end of this year, with the news channel set to target Arabic speaking viewers across the Arab region and extending globally. First announced by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud in 2011, Alarab is an independent venture from Kingdom Holding Company and More Info »
Facebook has completed its purchase of mobile messaging app WhatsApp, paying nearly $22 billion for the acquisition. With WhatsApp’s share price having risen by more than 13% since the deal was struck in February of this year, Facebook has been coerced into paying an additional $3 billion on top of the original $19 billion price More Info »
James Welch has been appointed as Managing Director of Promoseven 360. Prior to joining the team, James was Managing Director of WPP’s digital consultancy – the Media Innovation Group – across the Asia Pacific region and brings to his new role a wealth of digital media, shopper marketing and activation experience. Based at Promoseven 360’s More Info »
Seven Media has been appointed as the retained agency to handle the launch of China Grill in the UAE. Established for over 27 years, the New York-based restaurant is set to launch at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina in November of this year, and will offer diners renowned Asian-inspired world cuisine. More Info »