Havas Paris and Havas Dubai has been appointed to work with French exhibition company COFREX for the French Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The event will unveil of the pavilion’s selected design followed by projects highlighting construction milestones and PR campaigns on site. Havas Paris and Havas Dubai will develop and implement its PR More Info »
Dubai-based marketing, branding and reputation building agency, Briar Prestidge International has been appointed to represent Seez App in the UAE. Founded by Tarek and Andrew Kabrit, Seez App is a one-stop-shop mobile application for car buying and leasing that is available in the UAE and Kuwait. Briar Prestidge International will handle all digital PR and More Info »
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, TishTash has been appointed to represent Amphis Beauty in the UAE. Launching for the first time in the Middle East region, the marine plant-based beauty product range offers consumers skin, hair and nail supplements and cosmetic cleaning teas. TishTash will handle the brand’s traditional PR, influencer engagement, events and digital More Info »
Public relations consultancy, Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) has expanded into Syria with a new strategic partnership with Y2AD. Founded in 2001, Y2AD is an advertising agency that operates across Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and the UAE. The acquisition will oversee the strengthening of its network of communication experts across the MENA region. Y2AD will be More Info »
The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) has appointed Jonty Summers to the role of Chair and Lisa Welsh to the role of Vice-Chair of the Executive Board from 2019 to 2021. Jonty Summers works with Hanover Middle East where he holds the role of Managing Director while Lisa Welsh works with Hill+Knowlton Strategies MENA More Info »
Dubai-based boutique communications consultancy, Catch Communications has been appointed to represent 800 Leather Solutions in the UAE. Located in Al Quoz, the leather brand offers services to their customers including cleaning, restoration, reupholstery and repairing. Catch Communications will be responsible for the company’s public representation and messaging as well as its press office in the UAE. “We are thrilled More Info »
Dubai-based publishing company, HOT Media Publishing has partnered with Betterhomes to re-launch home interiors magazine Better Living. The re-launch issue offers advice and inspiration to homeowners looking to style, decorate, upgrade or renovate their home. The magazine re-launch will follow a website launch containing exclusive content and updates. “Our newly-revamped home interiors magazine, which has been running More Info »
Markettiers4dc Group of Companies has launched a strategic podcast consultancy 4DC. The podcast consultancy aims to serve brands seeking to understand the opportunity and value of radio-on-demand. The consultancy will offer brands strategic consultancy, content development, production and distribution on a global scale. “The podcast space is booming,” says Cheryl King, Managing Director, markettiers4dc MENA. More Info »
Global communications agency, J. Walter Thompson (JWT) PR Levant has rebranded as Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) Levant. The joining together of H+K and JWT PR aims to create an exceptional talent base, enhanced client offer and a stronger combined footprint. H+K will deliver purpose-driven, integrated client campaigns and insights to tell stories through an earned media More Info »
Ogilvy has appointed Piyush Pandey to the role of Global Chief Creative Officer. With a wealth of experience, Piyush most recently held the role of Executive Chairman and Creative Director at Ogilvy South Asia. In his new role, he will lead creative work assignments and oversee all projects while taking on new duties at the More Info »