The seventh edition of the annual Effie MENA Awards hosted a total of 25 categories for entrants this year. There were 12 categories under ‘Product and Service,’ eight under ‘Specialty’ and a single category ‘Shopper Marketing.’ There was also a chance to win a ‘Grand Prix’ award and to have the titles ‘The Most Effective More Info »
DPQ Communications has secured the PR account for Mexican restaurant and bar, Loca. DPQ will be looking after all PR activities for the authentic Mexican restaurant, as well as assisting in the launch of a second venue in Dubai this summer. “After acquiring a loyal fan base over the years for their authentic Mexican fare, More Info »
Dubai-based boutique communications agency Rawaj international has won the PR account for Turkish conglomerate company, Nurol Holding. Nurol Holding operates in construction, real estate, defence & machinery production, finance and investment banking sectors. Rawaj will oversee all PR & communications for the real estate sector of the company in the GCC. “We are honoured to work with More Info »
ExtraCake, organisers of the Middle East Film and Comic Con and Games 15 have announced a strategic partnership with Katch International to help promote the 2015 edition of the marquee gaming event in a bid to maximise reach to fans and exhibitors alike. While the event will again focus on early access to the latest More Info »
Bonpoint, the French couture house for children, has appointed Z7 Communications as PR agency for the Middle East. Bonpoint has more than four decades of experience bringing their particular brand of savoir faire to the wardrobes of babies, children and teens worldwide. Z7 Communications will look after all PR activities for the brand across all media More Info »
MediaMost Publishing launches www.aviamost.ae, the UAE’s first three-language (English/Russian/Chinese) news portal to mark the 20th anniversary of Aviamost Magazine. Aviamost is a niche publication in both Russian and Chinese providing the latest news about business opportunities, hospitality, tourism, shopping and lifestyle as well as in-depth articles on fashion, jewellery and watches. The news portal will More Info »
DABO & CO has appointed David Brady as Group Account Director. Having previously worked at London-based strategic marketing and communications consultancy, freuds, David brings a wealth of knowledge and will be working with clients that include Nike, Yas Waterworld, d3, Miral and WWE. In his new role, David will apply the experience he’s acquired from 14 years More Info »
Mohit Lodha has been appointed as Regional Director of Human Experience at Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG) MENA. Having been with SMG MENA for seven years, Mohit joined as Media Manager and in his most recent position as Human Experience Strategist at MediaVest MENA contributed in evolving the agency’s media thinking and delivering effective and award-winning More Info »
House of Enspa, a Dubai-based grooming company, has promoted Bianca Ellis to Assistant PR and Marketing Manager across two of the collection’s premium home grown beauty concepts, The Nail Spa and Marquee. Bianca has been with the company since the launch of the Marquee brand in November 2013, when she was hired as PR & More Info »
Charli Ball has been appointed as Associate Director at JW International. JW International which provides marketing strategy, communications planning and campaign implementation opened its Dubai office doors in April this year. Having previously worked as Account Manager for Rave Communications, the UK sister company to JWI, Charli managed many of the agency’s largest accounts and More Info »