Team TMN chat with Briar Prestidge, Executive Director, Briar Prestidge International, who talks about her current role and offers her thoughts on the PR industry in the Middle East. Name: Briar Prestidge Nationality: New Zealand – yes, I’m a ‘Kiwi!’ Current job title: Executive Director of Briar Prestidge International – branding, marketing and reputation management, More Info »
Global communications agency, J. Walter Thompson has been appointed to represent Property Finder in the UAE. Property Finder is an online portal that provides consumers to find properties that fit their needs. J. Walter Thompson will manage its upcoming brand launch while also handling all communication activities. “Property Finder is a brand that has gone from strength to strength every year with More Info »
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has been appointed to represent iheartfoodae.com in the UAE. The local startup offers nutritious meal plans for adults and children primarily to combat unhealthy school lunches. SOCIATE will handle the PR operations for the brand across the UAE. “iheartfoodae.com ticks two of my passions – healthy living and entrepreneurialism,” says More Info »
Global creative agency network, We Are Social has launched a new report known as Braving the Backlash. Created by its UK office, the report aims to offer practical advice on how brands can approach sensitive issues in their marketing while properly managing hate speech and negativity online. Braving the Backlash explains why all brands need an More Info »
Dubai-based luxury public relations agency, Z7 Communications has been appointed to represent Kristina Fidelskaya. Launched in 2014 and founded by Kristina Fidelskaya, the fashion brand offers ready-to-wear luxury designs for the metropolitan woman. Z7 Communications will enhance brand awareness in the GCC, as well as strengthen the brand positioning in the Middle East. “We are pleased More Info »
Dubai-based creative public relations agency, The B Collective has been appointed to represent IGNITE for its annual breast cancer awareness event, Pink is Punk. Held annually in October, the run and swim event aims to raise awareness of breast cancer while also raising funds for Brest Friends. The B Collective will provide media relations support More Info »
Dubai-based public relations and influencer marketing agency, POP Communications has been appointed to represent Dulux in the Middle East. With a strong brand presence in over 60 markets, Dulux offers products such as Dulux EasyClean, Dulux Weathershield, Dulux Inspire and Dulux Vinyl Matt. POP Communications will manage their social media accounts and be responsible for More Info »
Part of TishTash marketing and PR agency, TishTash TOTS has been appointed to represent MAPYR in the region. With over eight years of international success, MAPYR is an established distributor for baby and children gear that provides customers with brands such as BABYZEN, SKIP HOP and 4moms. TishTash Tots will be in charge of the company’s social media More Info »
Abdul Karim Hanif has been appointed to the role of News Presenter at Pulse 95 Radio. With a wealth of experience in the media industry, Abdul previously worked with City 7 TV where he held the role of News and Sports Presenter and most recently worked with Euronews in Abu Dhabi where he was a freelance correspondent. In his new role, Abdul More Info »
Integrated communications agency, Absolute Public Relations, part of Absolute Communication Group (ACG) has been appointed to represent TP-Link in the UAE. TP-Link has curated a vast portfolio of products and services including SOHO, SMB, Neffos, Smart Home and Service Provider (SP) solutions. ACG will handle all PR and communication activities in the region and will work with TP-Link More Info »