Global communications agency, M&C Saatchi PR has rebranded as M&C Saatchi Public Relations. Launched eight years ago, the agency rebrand aims to refresh the brand to clearly define the agency’s vision, proposition and purpose. The agency will focus on introducing targeting and measuring methodology alongside existing innovations including the Global Influencer Squad. “In a confused More Info »
Dubai-based luxury public relations agency, Z7 Communications has been appointed to represent 11 Honoré in the Middle East. Founded by Patrick Herning, 11 Honoré is an online shopping platform that offers women the option to experience and purchase designer clothing from labels including Derek Lam, Zac Posen, Brandon Maxwell and Tome while also providing expanded sizes More Info »
JWI Advertising has been appointed to represent Culligan Middle East across the region. Founded in 1993, the industrial water treatment company offers drinking water and water softening solutions tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. JWI Advertising will craft the brand’s content approach and curation across web and social media to help build awareness More Info »
Dubai-based digital advertising agency, Future Tech Media has acquired the digital advertising network, Adzouk. Founded in 2011, the programmatic supply side network works with advertisers including General Motors, Unilever and Jaguar Land Rover across the MENA region. The acquisition aims to increase client needs particularly in Africa and Asia while strengthening Future Tech Media’s strategic More Info »
Team TMN chat with Victor King, Founder and CEO, Absolute Communications Group, who talks about his current role and offers his thoughts on the PR industry in the Middle East. Name: Victor King Age: 42 Nationality: Indian Current job title: Founder and CEO of Absolute Communications Group When did you first arrive in Dubai? 1999 More Info »
EDGAR Middle East has announced the relaunch of its online platform, www.EDGARDaily.com. The men’s luxury lifestyle magazine will continue to provide daily content on all things people have come to recognise about the brand with Rob Chilton overseeing the brand as Editor. “From day one I’ve tried to make EDGAR an accessible, unpretentious and stylish magazine for every More Info »
Global media agency, Initiative MENA has appointed Ghayath Sioufi to the role of Regional Business Director. With over 18 years of experience working across various MENA markets, Ghayath worked with companies such as Starcom, du, Nawras and Mindshare. In his new role, Ghayath will serve key accounts and be responsible for driving the agency’s regional programmes across the MENA region. “I am excited to have joined More Info »
UAE-based monthly magazine, The Sustainabilist launches its online platform. Launched one year ago, the print magazine has been a voice on sustainable issues for private and public sectors while also being the official sustainability magazine at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). The new online medium offers the latest news, interviews and editorial features across all More Info »
New communications agency, Not A Cliché launches in the UAE. Founded by Duha Shabib, the agency aims to not only provide solutions but push the limits and boundaries of obtainable results. The agency will focus on providing public relations, social media, creative advertising and digital marketing. “Understanding the importance of a 360-degree approach to communications, I wanted to create More Info »
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has been appointed to represent Century Village. Being one of the oldest outdoor venues in Dubai with over seven outlets, Century Village offers a rustic European village-style dining experience with cuisines from across the world. SOCIATE will handle all PR and social media activities for the venue in the More Info »