UM MENA and FP7, the flagship agencies of MCN, has promoted Simon Bowthorpe to the role of Managing Director of UM Kuwait and FP7/KWI. With over 25 years of experience working with creative, digital and events agencies, Simon joined UM Qatar as General Manager and currently holds the position as the agency’s Managing Director. In More Info »
After hearing about the new solution that promises customising your smile with the latest innovations in dentistry, Team TMN headed off to see if we can make our dream teeth a reality… What: Creating a virtually perfect smile with Dr. Sofia’s Digital Smile Design Where: Euromed Clinic Center, Jumeirah Beach Road When: From 9am until More Info »
Dubai-based marketing and public relations agency, TishTash has won the PR account for baby brand, ClevaMama. Founded by Suzanna Browne and Martina Craine in 2003, ClevaMama provides practical and well-designed baby products for infants. TishTash will be responsible for all PR operations by supporting the brand’s communication strategies and strengthening its ties with existing partners More Info »
AMEinfo, part of Mediaquest Corporation, has welcomed Hina Latif to the role of Journalist. With over six years of experience in the media and publishing industry, Hina previously worked with Ahlan! magazine, a publication of ITP Media Group, 7DAYS and most recently with dmg events. In her new role, she will write across AMEinfo’s digital More Info »
Dubai-based agency, Active (Digital Marketing.Communications) has appointed Stacy Fernandes to the role of Communications Executive. A graduate of Wilson College with a degree in Mass Media, Stacy has five years of experience in the communications industry and has worked on strategic client campaigns from different sectors across the UAE. In her new role, she will More Info »
Women’s monthly magazine, Stylist Arabia in collaboration with the Apparel Group has revealed the nominees for this year’s Stylist Social Media Awards. The shortlisted candidates have been pre-selected by a panel of judges based on writing, personality, consistency of style, frequency of posts and high level of engagement across nine different categories this year. The More Info »
Public relations consultancy, Cicero & Bernay (C&B) has signed a new affiliation with Bahrain-based public relations agency, Daily Public Relations (Daily PR) and Oman-based boutique marketing and communications agency, ProComms as part of its expansion plan into the GCC. The new strategic partnership will see both regional agencies enhance C&B’s presence and grow its client More Info »
Full-service and international communications company, Bell Pottinger has made several appointments and promotions within its Dubai office. Tim Falconer, previously Deputy Bureau Chief at The Wall Street Journal in the Middle East has been appointed to the role of Managing Director. With experience in financial and corporate practices as well as equity and oil markets, More Info »
Richard Fitzgerald, Managing Director and Founder of Augustus tells us about his current role and his views on the ever-changing media industry… Name: Richard Fitzgerald Age: 33 Current job title: Managing Director and Founder of Augustus When did you first arrive in Dubai? June 2, 2012 Where did you work prior? I was Regional Social More Info »
Full service advertising agency, FP7/DXB has won the account for Uber Dubai’s brand launch project in the UAE. Established in 2009, Uber is a smart mobility application that aims to reduce congestion and make transportation reliable for everyone. FP7/DXB will act as a communication partner for Uber and handle all creative communication activities to raise More Info »