Edelman UAE has appointed Robin Gordon-Farleigh to the role of Regional Director for Government Strategies for the Middle East. With over 23 years of experience, Robin previously worked with the UK Department of Health as the Head of Media Planning and Strategy and is currently with the Prime Ministers office as the Senior Communications Strategist. More Info »
Dubai-based boutique PR and digital brand activation agency, McCollins Media has won the account to handle all social media operations for Nature’s Variety, a pet food company. Headquartered in Nebraska, USA, Nature’s Variety is a food company that provide natural, holistic and nutritionally balanced meals for pets and empowers people to choose a variety of More Info »
Dubai-based creative consultancy, Yseventy7 has secured the account to handle all PR operations for Boon Coffee. Founded by Orit Mohamed, Boon Coffee is a 100% Arabica coffee, harvested directly from farming communities in Ethiopia and offers premium coffee varieties including Yirgacheffe and Harrar to coffee lovers in the UAE. Yseventy7 will be responsible for all More Info »
ITP Media Group’s new digital division, ITP Live, has announced the signing of 26 key personalities to its influencer agency, including designers, YouTube stars, business thought leaders, models, beauty ambassadors, fashionistas, an Olympian and a 15-year old sneaker aficionado. It will now represent and oversee all commercial deals for Abdulla Al Abdulla, Afra AlMarri, Aishwarya Ajit, Ali Al More Info »
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Olivia Lee Ray to the role of Account Executive. A graduate from University of Leeds with a degree in Communications Studies, Olivia has previous PR experience in the F&B, lifestyle and the travel industry. In her new role, she will work on House of Comms’ client More Info »
Dubai-based PR agency, MCS Action, part of Action Global Communications has appointed Naomi Chadderton to the role of Editorial Manager. With eight years of editorial experience, Naomi most recently worked on Ahlan! magazine as Fashion and Beauty Editor and has extensive experience in the region, having also worked as Editor for The Dubai Mall Magazine, More Info »
Dubai-based subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, STARZ Play has signed a multi-year agreement with Warner Bros International Television Distribution. The agreement will see Warner Bros International Television Distribution provide more premium content from Hollywood studios and give STARZ Play’s subscribers access to exclusive series and programs. “This is a landmark deal, which adds some More Info »
Dubai-based PR agency, Impact Porter Novelli has appointed Laura Vessier to the role of Account Manager. With over six years of experience, Laura previously worked with Porter Novelli Paris as Junior PR Consultant and most recently in Dubai with Top Chef Cooking Studio as Business Development Coordinator. In her new role, she will oversee and More Info »
Dubai-based luxury communications agency, The Qode has been appointed to handle all PR activities for Embody Fitness. Founded in London, Embody Fitness is a personal training concept that offers several health benefits including meal planning and Olympic standard training facilities. The Qode will be responsible for all traditional and digital PR operations through active social More Info »
Dubai-based integrated consultancy, Yardstick Marketing Management has secured the account to handle all PR operations for the launch of Royal Continental Hotel in the Middle East. Located in Deira, Royal Continental Hotel is a luxury hotel with a combination of traditional Arabic design and urban elements of modern architecture for a four-star experience. Yardstick Marketing More Info »