BMW Group Middle East has renewed its partnership with Serviceplan Middle East as the lead brand agency for the BMW and MINI brands, following a multi-agency creative pitch. Serviceplan has been holding the account since 2000, servicing BMW’s regional office in Dubai, as well as 14 importer markets across the GCC and Levant. “We were More Info »
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has launched its 2016 content programme, aimed at bringing leading international experts together to discuss the future of creativity. The Inspiration Stage at the event will see global industry representatives share their expertise and discuss ideas, shifting the creating landscape. Kicking off this programme will be James Temple and More Info »
Q Communications has been appointed to handle the PR for GEMS Education’s Triathlon Challenge, set to take place on January 30, 2016. The challenge is open to all schools, universities, parents, teachers and non-teaching staff in the UAE who would like to participate, and Q Communications will be looking to raise awareness of the event More Info »
Dubai’s media community today mourns the tragic loss of Dominic De Sousa, Founder and Owner of CPI Media Group. With a media career spanning over 30 years and a reputation as an outstanding businessman, Dominic worked for Dubai-based companies Reed Business Publishing and ITP Publishing Group before founding Corporate Publishing International, now known as CPI, More Info »
ITP Publishing has launched new digital platform HarpersBazaarArabia.com, which aims to unite various Harper’s Bazaar brand identities from across the Middle Eastern region. The online space will feature Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s monthly fashion, personal style, beauty, high society and lifestyle expertise, as well as luxurious living features from Harper’s Bazaar Interiors’ and insights into the art and design industry from Harper’s Bazaar More Info »
Dubai Parks and Resorts has appointed PHD UAE to manage its domestic and international media activities. The agency will cover strategy, planning and buying for all offline media channels, covering the Dubai Parks and Resorts brand as well as its three theme parts: Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai and LEGOLAND Dubai. PHD will also be More Info »
Sara Hamdan has joined Motivate Publishing as Editor of Dubai Magazine – a lifestyle quarterly, produced on behalf of Dubai Department of Tourism. Previously Deputy Editor at Viva magazine, and currently still contributor to the international New York Times in Dubai, Sara will cover the best restaurants, hotels, culture hotspots and activities Dubai has to offer. “After over a decade of living in Dubai, More Info »
Joe Whitehead has joined Secret PR as Director of Finance. Previously with Flowserve in London and in the Dubai office, Joe brings 10 years of experience in sales and marketing with Fortune 500 companies. In his new role, Joe will be responsible for the company’s budget, procurement and financial operations working closely with the Director More Info »
Q Communications has been appointed by The Luxury Network to help launch and raise awareness of the membership group in the UAE. The consultancy will oversee PR, communications and events for the network’s newly launched Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. Q Communications is a founding member of the network, alongside Tiffany & Co., Lamborghini, Royal Jet More Info »
The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) held its annual gala dinner last night in celebration of the most exciting communicators of 2015. Highlights of the evening included Memac Ogilvy Public Relations – Dubai, sweeping the floor of the Consumer Goods category for their work on “Innovation that Excites”, “Labels are for cans, Not People” and “#AmexExplorer: The Card That Takes You Places”. More Info »