In another addition to its hospitality portfolio, DPQ Communications has secured the account to represent Adagio Premium in the UAE. A high-end concept of hotel apartments set to launch in February 2015, it will be the second Adagio Premium property in the world, catering to people who are seeking familiar and luxurious long-term accommodation. “We More Info »
TNS, a leading global custom market research consultancy, has appointed Stephen Hillebrand as CEO Middle East. With this promotion, Stephen takes over from Steve Hamilton-Clark who had been in the position for the past 17 years, guiding the business through a period of exponential growth. Having joined TNS in 2000 and spending the past seven More Info »
Seven Media has secured its latest client win in the form of Red Star Wok. Offering high quality Asian cuisine at an affordable price, Red Star Wok’s venues currently include two delivery and takeaway locations in Dubai and an Asian Kitchen restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah. Seven Media will be launching a PR and social More Info »
The MENA region’s creative community has been challenged by YouTube and Dubai Lynx to create an advertisement which aims to help a social cause through a competition known as The Seven Day Brief. Seeking to engage the MENA region and showcase the creative and interactive potential of YouTube as an advertising platform, the Brief will More Info »
DPQ Communications has kicked off the New Year by securing the PR and social media contract for Pressman’s Pressed Sandwiches. Co-founded by Sawan Ravani and Amit Gandhi, the JLT-based sandwich house caters to residents and professionals by providing authentic pressed sandwiches, as well as a selection of breakfast combos, coffee, juice, smoothies, salad and soups. More Info »
Grazia Middle East has welcomed Elle Blakeman as its new Deputy Editor. Joining the team from London, Elle brings an impressive range of editorial experience to her new role, having worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire, InStyle and Harper’s Bazaar. Prior to joining Grazia Middle East, Elle was with Runwild Media Group where More Info »
The ceremony for the first Arab Social Media Award – an initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – is to take place February 23, 2015. The Award recognises the most important social media initiatives across the Arab region, honouring companies and individuals in various sectors who have used social media to More Info »
Alexander Sophoclis Pieri has been appointed as the Deputy Editor for Facilities Management Middle East. Bringing a wide range of editorial experience to the ITP Publishing team, Alexander most recently held the position of Contributor and Freelance Writer for Forbes Middle East and prior to this was the Technology Editor for the aforementioned magazine. In his More Info »
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a white paper regarding YouTube usage as part of its ‘UAE Social Media White Papers’ collection. Highlighting the terms and conditions for use of popular social networks in the UAE, YouTube has been the focus of the latest release, which has more than one billion unique visitors every More Info »
As of January 1, 2015, Pinterest’s reservation-based Promoted Pins (available at a CPM) will be made accessible to all advertisers. Having launched a Promoted Pins beta for its brand advertisers eight months ago, the official announcement from Pinterest noted the following points that have been obtained from the beta – Promoted Pins perform as good More Info »