Falling under the umbrella of Motivate Publishing, women’s lifestyle and fashion title, Emirates Woman has appointed Rachel Bassett to the role of Stylist and Writer. Previously a Fashion Stylist and Writer at The Daily Express, London, Rachel will now oversee and contribute to all fashion and beauty features as well as photoshoots for the digital More Info »
The Middle East arm of Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA MENA) has partnered with Instinctif Partners to launch its own training academy. The CPD-accredited programme aims to educate and update Middle East media professionals on new skills, practices and developments in the industry through face-to-face training as well as webinars. “I am thrilled that More Info »
BNC Publishing’s new monthly title, Design Middle East has appointed Lauren Steadman to the role of Editor. With over 5 years of experience in journalism in the region, Lauren was previously Editor at Guardian Media Group, UK, before she moved to the Middle East to work with Switch Global in Qatar and UAE as well as ITP More Info »
Luxury hospitality group, Michel Reybier has appointed Z7 Communications as the PR agency for La Réserve Hotels in Paris and Genève as well as the Victoria–Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken. Along with the three hotels, the agency will also handle the account for Professor Jacques Proust’s SPA NESCENS, located within the hotel properties at Genève and Interlaken, with More Info »
Arabian Radio Network (ARN) has launched a new digital radio station, RedFest Radio to celebrate the success of Virgin Radio’s RedFestDXB. Available for digital streaming online and on the Virgin Radio app, the new station will feature talent including this year’s headliners and some of the biggest artists from previous years’ festival as well as More Info »
OMD MENA has announced an exclusive partnership with MEA-based business intelligence and research firm, Emerging Markets Intelligence and Research (EMIR). Through the partnership, OMD, part of Omnicom Media Group, aims to offer its clients effective marketing strategies and better business results with the help of market and governmental intelligence, insights and analysis. “Our ‘Insights.Ideas.Results’ motto More Info »
Dubai-based health and wellness experts, The Clean Living Company has appointed Aziza Communications to handle its PR activity across the region.With the launch of a new organically sourced and locally brewed nutritional product, Bone Broth, Aziza will be responsible for spreading awareness through strategic PR and media campaigns. “We are extremely excited to work with More Info »
The Middle East offices of media and communications agency, PHD, part of Omnicom Media Group, has announced several internal promotions to accommodate their goals of regional expansion and new service offerings. Hassan Shoker, previously the head of investments for PHD UAE, will now oversee all markets under PHD MENA, including Egypt, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Ian More Info »
The PR arm of Absolute Communications Group has secured the account for lighting specialists, Lamps4U and LampsWithBenefits. The UAE-based manufacturer and distributer, Lamps4U operates through two sub-brands, Genlux and Eurolux, for regional and international lighting innovation and solutions. The agency will be responsible for the brand’s PR and corporate communication strategy as well as redevelopment More Info »
VFS Global has appointed PR and multi-service agency, AllDetails Middle East to handle its account in the region. Headquartered in Dubai, VFS is an outsourcing and technology service specialist catering to governments and diplomatic missions worldwide with operations in over 120 countries. AllDetails Middle East will handle the brand’s PR, media relations and crisis management More Info »