Harry Norman, Managing Director, FlipFlop Media, gives his thoughts on how traditional publishing houses in the UAE will need to evolve in order to keep print media a relevant commodity… “Print is not dead, but it has changed massively in the last five years. The days of high page rates and paid subscriptions are coming More Info »
GN Broadcasting has welcomed Steve Pulley to the role of Broadcasting Director. With 30 years of international radio experience across companies such as Virgin Radio International and Arabian Radio Network, Steve was most recently General Manager of Bamboo Media, where he provided services to international radio stations and local businesses looking to improve premium content More Info »
Will McMichael has joined GN Broadcasting as Head of Advertising. Having previously worked as General Sales Manager at the Australian Radio Network in Sydney, Australia, Will was responsible for revenue generation cross all of the network, including 12 radio stations and its digital assets. In his new role as Head of Advertising, he will oversee More Info »
PAZ Marketing has secured the PR account for Gianfranco Lotti. The agency will be looking to increase awareness of the Italian luxury handbag brand, as well as handling the launch of the brand’s men’s collection for 2016 and its upcoming, stand-alone store in City Walk. “We are delighted to be working alongside influencers and press More Info »
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will honour Marcello Serpa with the Lion of St. Mark at this year’s festival. Recognised as one of the most awarded art directors in Brazil, having won over 160 Lions, his work has included the 1993 campaign for Guarana and the 2010 print campaign for Billboard;‘Britney’, ‘Eminem’, ‘Marilyn’, More Info »
Brazen PR and Content Marketing has been re-appointed to manage all PR for STEP Conference. The agency will cover all pre-event content, media and influencer relations and will run the press office for the duration of the two-day event. Now in its fourth year, the STEP conference will be held from April 4- April 5, More Info »
Insignia has welcomed Fatima Fernandez to the role of Account Executive. Previously an Account Executive at Avant Communications, Fatima has worked across various forms of media in Spain as well as in the UAE. In her new role, she will be managing accounts and maintaining communications between clients and the creative studio. “Having experience as More Info »
Active PR has been appointed to handle the regional PR campaign for Revlon. The appointment was made in conjunction with the Middle East Distributor, Mawarid, following a competitive review process. Active PR will now work alongside Dubai-based full service digital agency Traffic, as regional communications partners. “The Combined skills of the two agencies presented us More Info »
TishTash is to handle all press and publicity for radio presenter Sid Vohra. Presenting on Bollywood radio station City 1016, Sid has worked in radio for over nine years and TishTash’s talent division will be responsible for all of his press and publicity, as well as brand strategy, marketing, brand partnerships and bookings. “Sid is More Info »
Insignia has welcomed Carrera-Jade Simmons to the role of Account Executive. With two years of experience in client servicing, Carrera-Jade most recently worked as a Client Partner at e>erything d.fferent in the UK where she was involved with nationwide campaigns developing creative for TV, press and radio as well as liasing with clients. In her More Info »