RBBi welcomes Ryan Garner

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Digital marketing agency, Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi), has appointed Ryan Garner to the role of Head of Paid Media. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems from the University of Limerick, Ryan worked in Dublin with iProspect as Paid Search Account Director and most recently held the role of Head of Paid Search before moving to the UAE. In his new role, he will be responsible for the media offerings and in delivering regular improvements to drive media performance.

“At RBBi our mission has always been to do the right thing and to help promote digital excellence in the region,” says Caroline Dickin, Managing Director of Performance and Analytics, RBBi. “We are really excited to bring Ryan on board with his wealth of experience and insight. We are confident that he is going to play a pivotal role in helping our current and future client partners drive their media performance.”

Dubaiweek.ae welcomes Miles Buckeridge

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Dubaiweek.ae, part of Turrent Media has appointed Miles Buckeridge to the role of Features Editor. Currently studying at the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ) for a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Miles most recently worked as a Junior Writer at Conde Nast Traveller Middle East, part of ITP Media Group. In his new role, he will report on Dubai happenings and generate engaging video content.

“I am genuinely ecstatic to get a position with Dubaiweek.ae, it means working with an editorial team I have immense amounts of respect for, learning the craft of journalism the right way and being part of a parent organisation, One CMG that cares about its employees and is expanding further every day,” says Miles.

Katch International launches new department

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Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has launched new digital department, Katch Disruption. Katch Disruption will provide advanced marketing technology and help increase traffic to its client’s social media and online platforms. The new department will also include technologies such as interactive mobile advertising, geo-fencing, creative interactive ads and augmented reality as well as its own content creation team, which will be dedicated to creating videos and social content.

“Disruption to us is all about breaking the mould and innovating while generating humanising content, tingling the senses aesthetically and cashing in on real-time opportunities,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We strive to disrupt the way people in the region think digitally by localising our offering for the Dubai market.”

ITP launches social media division

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ITP Media Group has launched new social media division, ITP Ignite. ITP Ignite will offer a range of services including social media management, content creation, brand enhancement and customer publishing. The new division will also work alongside digital talent division, ITP Live to promote content and develop brands.

“ITP Ignite is an exciting new addition to the company,” says Ali Akawi, CEO, ITP Media Group. “Leveraging our portfolio of brands and the vast editorial resources of the group, we are now able to offer content creation for a range of clients, which extends to developing and implementing fully integrated communication strategies. As the media landscape continues to radically change, our group is not only adapting to the change but leading it, with our commitment to innovative, digital first, solutions.”