1971 and –ING to host Contemporary Heritage

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1971 Design Space and -ING creative community have teamed up to host a one day event under the title Contemporary Heritage on January 23, 2016 at the 1971 Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah. International and local creative leaders will gather to discuss what heritage is and what their views are on implementing it within their work through a program of talks, workshops and a creative panel. Speakers confirmed for the event include Australian Artist and Designer Gemma O’Brian who specialises in lettering, illustration and typography and Verena Michelitsch, an Austrian Graphic Designer and Illustrator.

 

Crème de la Creme Awards winners announced

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The first ever Crème de la Crème magazine Luxury Awards have been held at Turtle Beach, Shangri-La Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman. Presented by Mercedes-Benz, the awards honoured luxury brands across nine different categories including Best Fashion Label Powered By Mercedes-Benz, Best Jewellery and Best Hotel. Nominees were evaluated by well-known names in the Sultanate and winners included Amouage and Patek Philippe.

Mindshare to hold Content Decoded Conference

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Mindshare, part of global media agency network WPP, is set to hold a media conference under the theme of Content Decoded on January 19, 2016. The conference will be held in The Annex, Burj Khalifa Dubai, and will offer a lineup of experts from a range of different industries, who will teach participants how to utilise data for more creative content, as well as how to deliver content at a scale, amongst other topics.

“At our core, Mindshare’s first priority is to maximise the return on investment for our business partners,” says Samir Ayoub, CEO, Mindshare MENA. “The way content is initiated, developed and used has changed over time. This event will help professionals from any industry use the tools and insights that our panel has created from years of experience. Using their techniques, our attendees will be wowed by measurable impact of adaptive, data-powered content developed for their business.”

Natasha Ekstedt launches blog

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PR professional and Co-Founder of coffee communications, Natasha Ekstedt, has launched lifestyle blog www.natashaekstedt.com. The blog is a journey through Natasha’s passion for the arts, fashion, beauty and food with seven sections:

– Fashion: latest trends in the fashion Industry

– Primp: hair & beauty

– Get Fit: health & fitness

– Edible Obsession: Recipes (healthy & treats)

– Decorate: interior decorating ideas

– Craft: DIY for home fixes to festive occasion gift ideas

– Obsessed: current obsessions

“Being of Saudi, Indian and French origin, I got a golden chance to travel around the world and closely observe fashion sense of people living in different countries, says Natasha. “My keen interest in beauty & lifestyle encouraged me to learn varied cultural aspects that go behind wardrobe building, beauty treatments, home décor, art & crafts designing and food as well.”

Plus 1 Communications launches in UAE

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London-based integrated communications agency, Plus 1 Communications, has taken its first step in the Middle East market with a new office in Dubai. Offering both PR and digital marketing solutions, Plus 1 Communications’ clients include Etihad Airways, The Imaginarium Studios and RainFin (Innovation by Barclays). The Dubai office will be headed up by PR professional Anna Hope.

“This is an exciting time for Dubai with its rapid growth and continuous development,” says Anna Hope, Managing Director, Middle East, Plus 1 Communications. “We believe there is a gap in the market for a boutique integrated communications agency that offers both first class PR and digital marketing solutions with worldwide reach. We look forward to bringing our skills to the emirate.”

The Qode moves to new office

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UAE-based luxury communications agency The Qode is relocating its headquarters to Dubai’s fashion & design hub, Dubai Design District (d3), adjacent to Business Bay & Downtown Dubai. The new office, designed by regional talent, Vick Vanlian, will also feature dedicated showroom space displaying samples from The Qode’s fashion brands.

Established in 2010, The Qode has represented brands from luxury groups such as LVMH group, L’Oreal group, Estee Lauder group as well as some of the region’s l luxury distributors such as Chalhoub and Al Tayer groups.

The new address will be, Dubai Design District (d3), Building number 7, Units A504 – A505.

Dee Mohamud joins Aziza Communications

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Style blogger Dee Mohamud has joined luxury lifestyle PR agency Aziza Communications as PR Executive. As Founder of streetstylesavvy.com, Dee is experienced with creating fresh and eye-catching content and staying up-to-date with the latest online trends. At Aziza Communications, Dee will work across fashion and beauty accounts, developing engaging content and assisting with digital account development.

“I’ve always wanted to work in PR and in the luxury lifestyle field, so to join Aziza Communications is very exciting,” says Dee. “I love fashion and being creative, so this really is the perfect match.”

Loubna Elfakri, Account Director, Aziza Communications adds: “We are expanding our digital capabilities considerably at Aziza Communications and Dee joining the team only adds to the strength of this offering. As a respected blogger and digital influencer in the lifestyle field, Dee will offer invaluable insight to clients.”