Ruth Bradley Consulting has retained the Roberto’s DIFC account for a second year. Handling all PR, marketing and social media for the homegrown Italian restaurant, run by Skelmore Hospitality Group, Ruth Bradley Consulting has assisted the brand gain recognition in the What’s On Awards as Best Italian 2015 and as Best Restaurant Team in the Caterer Awards More Info »
Mazin Siraj has been appointed as Sales Manager at Business Traveller Middle East. Previously, Sales Account Manager at Astro Digital Publications in Malaysia, Mazin brings with him extensive experience in media sales in print, TV and radio. “This is a great opportunity to expand my horizons and I am pleased to be part of such More Info »
Global skin care company, Beiersdorf, has reappointed OMD, part of the Omnicom Media Group MENA as its media agency. After a highly competitive pitch against the manufacturer’s other international agency of record; the purpose of the pitch was to ensure that Beiersdorf was still ahead in terms of strategic and commercial excellence with its media More Info »
PR professional and Co-Founder of coffee communications, Natasha Ekstedt, has launched lifestyle blog www.natashaekstedt.com. The blog is a journey through Natasha’s passion for the arts, fashion, beauty and food with seven sections: – Fashion: latest trends in the fashion Industry – Primp: hair & beauty – Get Fit: health & fitness – Edible Obsession: Recipes (healthy More Info »
London-based integrated communications agency, Plus 1 Communications, has taken its first step in the Middle East market with a new office in Dubai. Offering both PR and digital marketing solutions, Plus 1 Communications’ clients include Etihad Airways, The Imaginarium Studios and RainFin (Innovation by Barclays). The Dubai office will be headed up by PR professional Anna Hope. “This is an exciting More Info »
UAE-based luxury communications agency The Qode is relocating its headquarters to Dubai’s fashion & design hub, Dubai Design District (d3), adjacent to Business Bay & Downtown Dubai. The new office, designed by regional talent, Vick Vanlian, will also feature dedicated showroom space displaying samples from The Qode’s fashion brands. Established in 2010, The Qode has More Info »
Style blogger Dee Mohamud has joined luxury lifestyle PR agency Aziza Communications as PR Executive. As Founder of streetstylesavvy.com, Dee is experienced with creating fresh and eye-catching content and staying up-to-date with the latest online trends. At Aziza Communications, Dee will work across fashion and beauty accounts, developing engaging content and assisting with digital account development. More Info »
Mayta Peruvian Kitchen and Pisco Bar has appointed Z7 Communications as its PR agency for the Middle East. The Peruvian restaurant offers contemporary Latin American food and will have a ceviche counter, a Pisco bar, two private dining rooms, a lounge area, main dining room and is set to launch in January 2016. Z7 will More Info »
UM MENA has partnered with EVRYTHNG through its innovation and technology division UM Labs. EVRYTHNG is an Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Products Platform that connects any consumer product to the Web using connectivity technologies or networking protocols, and manages real-time smart product data to drive applications. The partnership with the IoT Smart Products Platform More Info »
Emirati full service communications firm, Alsayegh Media, has opened a new creative media production hub. The agency’s Dubai-based workforce will relocate to International Media Production Zone(IMPZ) and the new 12,500 square foot headquarters will accommodate the entire Dubai operation including creative, event management, animation, audio and video as well as social media departments. “The opening More Info »