Digital specialists Socialize Agency appoints Greta Van Der Merwe to the role of Copywriter. As her first role in the Middle East, Greta joins from 140BBDO in South Africa, where she gained more than four years of experience in advertising. As Copywriter, she will focus on bringing the client’s voice to their consumers’ ears, and contribute More Info »
CPI Media Group has announced a fresh new look and expanded editorial scope for Hospitality Business Middle East magazine. Renamed HBME, the magazine will diversify its editorial focus from the business of hotels to the business of tourism across the GCC. HBME will now report on the business of hospitality as both a pillar of More Info »
Majlis PR & Events has been appointed by beauty brands distributor Mohsin & Saleh as its communications partner in the region. With the beauty department launched in 2013, the wholesaler currently distributes international beauty brands across the GCC as well as Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. “Mohsin and Saleh is a great addition to our More Info »
Facebook is set to win unconditional EU approval for its $19 billion offer for mobile messaging service WhatsApp, in a deal that will pit the leading social network against telecom operators. This will be the largest deal in Facebook’s 10 year history, and will give the company a firm foothold in the growing mobile messaging More Info »
Today marks the start of the Condé Nast Traveller editorial team formation, with three key team members announced. Effective immediately, Rhea Saran will take the lead as Editor-in-Chief, with Grazia Middle East Deputy Editor, Jenny King, moving across to join the team as Deputy Editor at the end of September. Sabina Parkinson joins as Art Director, with more team More Info »
Sonja Stephen has been announced as the new Editor of weekly society glossy, Hello! Middle East. Previously Deputy Editor of the international magazine brand, which falls under the Motivate Publishing umbrella, Stephen takes the reigns with immediate effect after Elle Timms stepped down earlier this month to persue freelance writing opportunities. “I’m proud, honoured and More Info »
Qatar-based TV news channel, Al-Jazeera has made its debut in America today. In a move that is sure to cause very divided opinion, Al Jazeera America aims to shake up broadcast journalism market in the states, AFP has reported. Al-Jazeera America will reach more than 40 million households and vastly expands the footprint of the More Info »
Elle Timms has announced she will step down as Hello! Middle East Editor after a successful year at the helm of the celebrity and society glossy published by Motivate Publishing, Dubai. British-born Elle became a mother for the first time this summer and is now enjoying a freelance career to be able to spend more time More Info »