Arabian Radio Network (ARN) has appointed Annah Jacob to the role of Brand Manager for Virgin Radio 104.4. Having previously worked with Virgin Radio 104.4 from 2011 – 2014, Anna brings with her experience in the radio industry and most recently worked with Pearl 102FM as Presenter for its kids and family shows, Hits and Homework as More Info »
Vogue Arabia has appointed Alexandria Gouveia to the role of Managing Editor. With over 13 years of experience in print and digital media across the UK and UAE, Alexandria previously worked with Emirates Woman, part of Motivate Publishing and most recently with Stylist Arabia, part of APP Media Group. In her new role, she will More Info »
International communications consultancy, Instinctif Partners has been appointed by the Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) to support its investor relations (IR) and financial communications programme. Based in Saudi Arabia, MEPCO is a paper manufacturing company that offers a range of containerboard and specialty paper products to the GCC and wider Middle East, and Africa region. More Info »
Esquire Middle East, part of ITP Media Group has appointed Thomas Shambler to the role of Digital Director starting September 2017. Thomas brings with him a wealth of experience in journalism and has worked across ITP Media Group’s publications including The Rake as Editor-in-Chief, Revolution as Managing Editor and is currently with CEO Middle East More Info »
Dubai-based boutique agency, Soho Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for CycleBar in the UAE. CycleBar is a luxury fitness studio that offers a cycling focused concept and consists of luxurious changing and shower facilities as well as a merchandise boutique and CycleTheatre. Soho Communications will be responsible for all the PR and More Info »
UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for Cipriani Yas Island. Launched in Abu Dhabi in 2010, Cipriani Yas Island is a fine dining Italian restaurant that offers fresh and authentic Italian cuisine to food lovers across the UAE. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR activities for Cipriani More Info »
Z7 Communications has appointed Anna Vale to the role of Senior Director. Anna previously worked in London with brands such as Clinique and Tom Ford, and most recently with Estée Lauder in New York as Executive Director of Global Communications, where she oversaw the brand’s communications strategies for international markets. In her new role, she More Info »
Ahmad Itani, Chief Operating Officer at Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) has been recognised by PR News as one of the Top 50 Game Changers of PR for 2017. The Top 50 Game Changers of PR is a global ranking that celebrates individuals who have been accelerating the expansion and growth of brand communication across More Info »
Global communications agency, Grey Group has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in hug digital, an independent digital marketing agency. The acquisition aims to provide additional benefits from the digital technology and local expertise of hug digital to Grey Group’s clients from across the globe. The acquisition will also see Oussama Jamal and Tim More Info »
Content and technology solutions company, LexisNexis has signed a content agreement with information provider company, Diligencia as a part of its expansion plan into the Middle East and North Africa. The new agreement will see both companies combine source materials to expand company coverage across the MENA region. The partnership also aims to address challenges More Info »