Create Media Group has been appointed as the communications agency for Renaissance Downtown Hotel. Falling under the umbrella of Marriott International, Renaissance Downtown Hotel is a unique destination for business travellers from around the world. Create Media Group will be responsible for conceptualising and executing all integrated communications activities for the brand through campaign strategy, More Info »
Dubai-based boutique agency, Soho Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for Vii Dubai. Vii Dubai is a rooftop terrace bar and lounge with a vibrant atmosphere located at the Conrad Hotel. Soho Communications will be responsible for all Vii Dubai’s PR enquiries and brand partnerships cross the UAE. “Chloe Ragg, Co-Founder of Soho More Info »
SOHAR Port and Freezone has reappointed Initiative MENA as its retained media agency in the Middle East. Managed by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC), SOHAR is an Oman-based sea port and freezone that provides access to trade routes across the GCC and Iran. Initiative MENA will continue to handle all the media and digital requirements More Info »
Online fashion magazine, Savoir Flair has appointed Shannon Cross to the role of Fashion Editor. Shannon previously worked with ASOS.com as Editor and most recently with Namshi.com as Senior Fashion Editor. In her new role, she will oversee Savoir Flair’s fashion pages conducting interviews, compiling trend reports, styling photoshoots and videos and building relationships with luxury brands to secure exclusive content. “I am More Info »
Team TMN sits down with Ahmad Al-Nashash, Editor at Petrolhead Arabia, who talks about transitioning from PR to journalism and what he thinks about the media industry in the Middle East… Name: Ahmad Al- Nashash From: Jordan and Palestine Current Job Title: Editor at Petrolhead Arabia When did you first arrive in Dubai? In 1997. More Info »
Think Liquorice has been appointed PR partner for the launch of a new travel website, thetravelhub.com. The Travel Hub aims to bring like-minded travellers together to share their journeys, experiences and recommendations. Think Liquorice will be responsible for the PR and brand partnerships for The Travel Hub, growing its user base locally and internationally. “I More Info »
Publicis Media has introduced next generation boards across international and regional markets. The new boards, consisting of leaders from the media and digital industry, aim to foster collaborations and influence the direction of all brands within Publicis Media. The board for the MENA region includes: Ravi Shekar, Associate Director at Publicis Media Analytics and Insights More Info »
Dubai-based PR and marketing agency, Soul Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for Tchaba tea in the UAE. Produced by Sava Brands, Tchaba is a designer tea that is tailor-made to obtain the perfect taste, mood and moment for tea lovers across the UAE. Soul Communications will be handling all PR activities and More Info »
Dubai-based digital communications agency, Create Media Group has welcomed Salma Ihab and Asima Majeed following the launch of the group’s customer relationship management (CRM) department. Salma joins the team as Account Director, with over eight years of experience in the region’s digital and social industry and having previously worked with Meraas, Magrabi Hospitals and Al More Info »
Dubai-based PR and communications agency, AllDetails has welcomed Jinith Joy to the role of PR Account Manager. Previously PR Manager at Percept Gulf, Jinith has a diverse experience in India and the UAE’s PR, marketing and advertising industry. In her new role, she will focus on developing strong PR strategies for the agency’s portfolio of More Info »