FIPP MENA announces next month’s programme

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FIPP MENA which will be taking place February 10 – 11, 2016, at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort in Dubai has announced the programme as well as key speakers. The event’s programme brings together international, regional and local speakers from inside the magazine media and related industries, who will provide delegates with a view on key developments and trends globally and in the MENA region specifically.

The programme will include;

  • Media transformation and revitalisaion conducted by FIPP President and CEO Chris Llewellyn and includes leaders from Motivate Publishing, CNBC Africa/Forbes Africa and Hearst.
  • The most spectacular media innovations of the past year from FIPP and Innovation Media Consulting’s (IMC) FIPP Innovation in Media World Report will be presented by IMC’s Alvaro Triana.
  • Top trends for worldwide magazine media in 2016, including a masterclass presented by Dr. Samir Husni (aka “Mr. Magazine”) on How to make print work in a digital world.
  • Key developments in online and mobile media, including a presentation from Google on The future of mobile and content players’ place within this world.
  • Developing business opportunities, including a spectacular Time Inc. native advertising case, top tips from cvent and GN Publishing for developing and boosting your events business and insights into cross-border business and brand opportunities as a means for growth.
  • Deep consumer and B2B market insights, with sessions focused on emerging markets in general, the UAE and other Middle East markets and Africa from the likes of the India Today Group, Bloomberg Media and PwC.
  • Several practical case studies packed with hands-on tips, including print, digital and multi-platform developments presented by GN Publishing, Dubai Lynx, 7AWI, Nervora, Ringier Africa and Media24.

 

Dubai Lynx names 2016 jury

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 The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has named the 56 international jurors set to judge entries from across the Middle East and North Africa region at the 10th Dubai Lynx. The panel includes; Daniel Andrade, Group Creative Director, EMEA, The Zoo, Google, EMEA; Russel Place, Managing Director, UM, UK and Nick Emery, Global CEO, Mindshare, Global and will convene to appraise over 2,000 entries and determine winners of the coveted Lynx trophies, which will be presented at an awards ceremony on March 9, 2016.

More information and the full list of jurors can be found at www.dubailynx.com

SME Advisor to host Roadmap for Growth Conference

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SME Advisor, a leading publication for business owners published by CPI Media Group, has announced the final line up for its one-day conference entitled ‘Roadmap for Growth’. Hosted in association with strategic partners National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Etisalat, the event is expected to draw a crowd of over 400 owners and managers of SME businesses across the GCC. The event will be held September 29, 2014, and will take place at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

The day’s themed sessions – based on leadership, connectivity and growth – are anchored by ten VIP speakers, who fluently understand the SME agenda and the critical landmarks of growth. The final session of the day will follow a unique format, with two adversary panels debating whether it is best to achieve growth by borrowing or by building on profits and re-investment. The sessions will include a strong emphasis on aspects such as sustainability, marketing, corporate strategy and business education.

“The event is a powerful point of focus for everyone leading and building an SME in the region,” says Paul Godfrey, Editor, SME Advisor. “It will also provide networking opportunities for the suppliers and contractors eager to reach these decision makers. We are very pleased to have an impressive line-up of speakers, not just from our event partners NBAD and Etisalat, but from some key businesses across the region.”

To register for the conference, visit http://smeadvisor.com/events/smeroadmap/registration.php#registration