The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has announced the launch of a new award category, The Innovation Award. The new award celebrates technological creativity and aims to support and promote the development of innovation across the industry. Ben Jones, former Chief Technology Officer, AKQA, has been elected as the Jury President for the new More Info »
Festival of Media MENA is now accepting entries for its 2017 awards ceremony. The third edition of the festival launches a series of new award categories including Best Use of Traditional Media, Best Use of an Influencer, Best Use of Real-time Marketing, Best Branded Content Creation, Best use of Gamification, Best Insight Award, Best Local More Info »
The 2017 Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity press conference will be held on December 5, 2016 at the CNN Building, Dubai Media City. The conference will focus on new initiatives for 2017, including the launch of an ‘Innovation Award’ and additions to the festival programme. The press conference will be presented by Thea Skelton, More Info »
The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced the shortlisted nominees for ICCO Global Awards 2016. Taking place on December 1, 2016 in London, the award nominees include Cohn & Wolfe for ‘Regional Network of the Year – EMEA’, Instinctif Partners for ‘Regional Independent Constultany of the Year – EMEA’ as well as House of More Info »
Digital, PR and events agency, Absolute Communications Group has welcomed Sonal Salvi to the role of Senior Account Manager. With over five years of experience in public relations, corporate communications and marketing, Sonal will now oversee all PR operations for the agency’s clients across the region. “The company’s culture is exceptionally progressive and strategic,” says More Info »
New creative communications, production and design agency, Havoc Creative has launched in the UAE. Founded by Catalina Tapia and Acacia Stichter, who are also the Creative Directors, the agency aims to offer its clients services ranging from visual brand development and design to corporate communications as well as art direction. With over 15 years of More Info »
Located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, The Nail Pavilion has appointed TishTash to handle their PR operations and social media communications across the region. Founded in 2014 by Aamna Mani, The Nail Pavilion offers its clients a range of Dubai-exclusive wellness treatments as well as ‘at home’ services. “The Nail Pavilion is a very welcome addition More Info »
Billionaire Mansion has appointed Pragma Group to handle their PR operations across the region. Located in the Taj Hotel at Business Bay, Billionaire Mansion Dubai is a luxury restaurant and bar as well as a nightclub and private karaoke lounge. “I am thrilled to be working on the Billionaire Mansion account,” says Ellie Rebecca Keene, More Info »
The UAE Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) has appointed a new board of directors for 2016 until 2018. A mix of newly elected and returning members, the new board aims to support communication and advertising in the region for a positive impact on the UAE economy. “I am very pleased with the outcome More Info »
Men’s luxury lifestyle title Debonair, part of Pinpoint Media Group, has appointed Eduan Maggo to the role of Editor. Previously Country Guides Editor at Gulf News Publishing, in his new role, Eduan will oversee all editorial content across the print and online publication. “After years of honing my versatility, I’m quite excited to be returning More Info »