Global media agency, Initiative MENA has appointed Lee Boden to the role of Regional Managing Director. With over 17 years of experience in media and advertising, Lee previously worked with MediaCom Singapore where he held the role of Regional Director and most recently worked with Kudos Content. In his new role, Lee will develop media strategies More Info »
Dubai-based boutique agency, Aurora The Agency has been appointed to represent The Social Foot. Set to launch in January at The Dubai Mall, the sneaker and streetwear destination will provide a shopping experience from all streetwear brands across the world. Aurora The Agency will be managing all communication and PR activities for the store and its launch across the region. “We are very excited to More Info »
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been re-appointed to represent Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers. Located in Dubai Creek district, Sheraton Dubai Creek is a five-star property that offers a combination of tradition, heritage and prestige with contemporary comfort as well as modernity. Katch International will be providing PR services and overseeing all More Info »
Media relations consultancy for the MENA region, APO Group has appointed Lionel Reina to the role of CEO. With over 25 years of senior management experience, Lionel previously worked with the French telecoms company Orange where he held the role of Vice President and General Manager for Eastern Europe and most recently as the Middle More Info »
Dubai-based communications consultancy, In2 Consulting has been reappointed as the PR partner for the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2019 for the third year. The annual conference will be held from April 9-11, 2019 at the AHIC Village, Ras Al Khaima and aims to bring together hotel investors, developers, financiers and advisors from across the More Info »
Global communications agency, M&C Saatchi has been appointed to represent Tourism Australia. Founded in 2004, Tourism Australia is a government agency that aims to promote Australia to the world as a destination for business and leisure travel. M&C Saatchi will lead the creative output for Tourism Australia globally with China, the UK and South East More Info »
The winners of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards have been announced following the conclusion of its tenth edition of the awards that took place on November 28, 2018. Held at the JW Mariott Marquis, the awards focused on celebrating and recognising impactful and creative campaigns in the Middle East. The awards saw More Info »
Waseem Yakdi, CEO, Zia Creative Network offers his thoughts on the advertising industry and how the seasonal changes impact campaigns. Despite the fact that the onset of summers in the UAE brings distress to most businesses, which in turn adversely affects advertising industry, the marketers turn their heads towards finding ways to reach out to More Info »
Dubai-based full service agency, Empyre Communications has been appointed to represent Nara Pan Asian. Launched in July 2018, the restaurant offers dishes of a variety including Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine. Empyre Communications will provide integrated PR services and social media support for the brand across the UAE. “We are thrilled here at Empyre Communications More Info »
Dubai-based advertising agency, Mad Diameter has appointed Amr Moustafa to the role of Marketing Communications Director. With over eight years of experience in the advertising and marketing communications industry, Amr most recently handled digital activities, operations and client services while monitoring the progress of projects. In his new role, he will plan the communication strategy for the More Info »