Insignia welcomes Lauren Suddaby

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Lauren Suddaby has joined Insignia Worldwide as a PR and Brand Engagement Executive. With over seven years of experience in media in the UK as well as the UAE, Lauren has previously worked for companies including; Space NK, Novus Leisure and the Intercontinental Dubai Marina. In her new role, Lauren will work on providing Insignia clients with integrated communications and strategic storytelling in order to drive their brand relevance.

The Qode welcomes Layal Ghosn

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The Qode has welcomed Layal Ghosn to the role of Senior Communications Executive. Formerly a Senior Account Executive, Layal has over three years of experience in media and has worked in Lebanon, as well as the UAE. In her new role, Layal will manage luxury beauty and lifestyle accounts, liaise with clients and the media on a daily basis, execute strategic PR campaigns and undertake research for new business proposals and presentations.
“The Qode is an exceptional place to work,” says Layal, “The team here consistently exceeds industry standards in creating a work environment in which an employee can thrive, grow and develop skills for the future. I am super glad to be handling an array of luxury brands and developing catered strategies for all.”

TishTash promotes Zainab Imichi Alhassan

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TishTash Marketing and Public Relations has promoted Zainab Imichi Alhassan to the role of Senior Account Manager. Previously a Public Relations Manager with the agency, Zainab will continue to manage clients across the agency’s beauty, health and wellness portfolios, as well as taking on more responsibility in the management of TishTash’s growing PR Team.
“I could not be more impressed with Zainab and her progress, promotion and contribution to my team,” says Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Founder and Managing Director, TishTash Marketing and Public Relations. “I am excited to see her continue to grow in her new position and further support us in this exciting time of growth at TishTash.”

The Rake and Revolution welcome new Acting Editor

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The Rake Middle East and Revolution Middle East magazines, part of APP Media Group, have welcomed Jola Chudy to the role of Acting Editor. Previously Group Editor at Pinpoint Media Group, where she worked across the company’s luxury lifestyle and fashion magazines, Jola will now be responsible for producing both The Rake and Revolution in the Middle East, working across features and content.

Brazen welcomes new Account Manager

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 Brazen has welcomed Jennifer Love to the role of Account Manager. Previously an Account Manager at Grayling Dubai where she led the Shedd account and worked on the Hilton Worldwide brand across the Middle East, Jennifer has worked in PR for over six years, in London as well as the UAE. In her new role, she will work across the agency’s roster of clients including; Wendy’s, Bio-Oil and Wadi.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Jennifer to the Brazen family,” says Louise Jacobson, Managing Partner, Brazen. “She has a proven track record of generating fantastic results for clients and has worked on some of the world’s biggest brands on a regional and global scale. Jennifer has joined the agency at a hugely exciting time with some fantastic new client wins and some innovative, multi-channel campaigns in the pipeline.”

Gulf News Publishing welcomes Deputy Editor

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Gulf News Publishing has welcomed Yousra Zaki to the role of Deputy Editor, Gulf News Guides for www.gulfnews.com. Previously an Account Executive at EdelmanDABO where she handled English and Arabic media relations, as well as creative content, support, planning and business pitches, for a number of clients mainly within the food and beverage or hospitality sectors, Yousra has over seven years of experience in media. As Deputy Editor, she will write mainly lifestyle articles for the website, focussing on topics including; food, going out, shopping, fashion and staying in. Yousra will also contribute to the website’s tourism section, offering readers information on exploring the UAE.
“I’m really looking forward to working with such an amazing team and generating great content for an already exceptional media outlet,” says Yousra. “I am really passionate about writing, which is why I am excited that I’ve followed my dream of pursuing a career in journalism.”

Jumeirah welcomes Acting Editor

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Jumeirah magazine, part of Motivate Publishing, has welcomed Tahira Yaqoob to the role of Acting Editor. With over 20 years of experience in journalism across newspapers and magazines in the UK as well as the UAE, including The National and The Daily Mail, Tahira has recently been contributing to editorial content for Motivate’s Luxury and Lifestyle Group of publications. In her new role, she will take full editorial responsibility for the next two issues of Jumeirah, a monthly luxury title circulated to exclusive Jumeirah Group hotel rooms around the world.

Blathnaid Healy joins CNN

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Blathnaid Healy has joined CNN Digital Worldwide as Senior Editor in its London newsroom. Blathnaid joins CNN from Mashable, where she established the company’s first London office and built an editorial team that developed a multimedia editorial agenda and voice across all platforms. At CNN, she will oversee the network’s EMEA-based digital news team and its output. Blathnaid will be responsible for the commissioning and production of news content, focusing particularly on mobile and video. She will also work closely with CNN’s Atlanta, New York, Dubai and Hong Kong operations to build on and enhance the network’s ‘follow-the-sun’ editorial strategy, integrating closely with CNN’s broader newsgathering teams across all platforms.
“Blathnaid has vast experience in building and leading digital teams with a spirit of creativity and entrepreneurial innovation,” says Inga Thorder, Editor and Programming Director, CNN Digital Worldwide. “She was instrumental in building Mashable’s global workflow and experimenting with different storytelling and has exactly the kind of qualities we prize here at CNN. She is a big part of the global investment we’re making in our digital operation.”
Blathnaid adds “This is an exciting time to be joining CNN. You can see its commitment to digital everywhere you look and the energy behind that is evident across the editorial team. I’m looking forward to playing a part in the next chapter here.”

New Senior Consultant at Bell Pottinger

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Bell Pottinger in Dubai has appointed Amy Piek to the role of Senior Consultant. Previously a Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting where she advised public, semi-government and private companies on financial and corporate communications as well as investor relations, Amy has over eight years of experience in media and communications. In her new role at Bell Pottinger, she will advise a range of companies in the Gulf region on investor relations and corporate communications, with a particular focus on the financial sector. Amy will work closely with C-suite executives to increase her client’s profiles in the region and abroad, as well as protect reputations through issues management.

“It is very exciting to join one of the leading communications agencies in the Middle East, known for its forward-thinking, innovative approach, strong management leadership team and international network,” says Amy. “I look forward to using my communications experience in Australia and the Gulf to provide existing clients with best-in-class communication advice and to further expand Bell Pottinger’s already high-profile list of clients.”

Campaign ME welcomes new Editor

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Campaign Middle East, a Motivate Publishing publication, has welcomed Austyn Allison to the role of Editor. A graduate in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of East Anglia, Austyn has over 13 years of experience in writing and editing. Most recently Supplements Editor for MEED at Emap Middle East, he has also worked for titles including Communicate and XPRESS. In his new role, Austyn will be working alongside the Campaign Middle East team to produce the fortnightly advertising, marketing and media publication, chasing news, as well as producing and editing content and features.