Ritz-Carlton welcomes new PR Director

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Bianca Cartin has joined the Ritz-Calton Dubai as Director of Public Relations. Previously Marketing Manager for the GFD Group where she was part of the opening team for Jean-Georges Dubai in the Four Seasons resort, Jumeirah, Bianca has over 11 years of experience in PR. As Director of Public Relations, she will be responsible for all public relations activities for the beach-side resort.

“I am very excited to be part of the Ritz-Carlton team and I have received a very warm welcome since joining,” says Bianca.

 

Ruth’s Chris promotes Mariana Sarilho

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Mariana Sarilho has been promoted to the role of Marketing Executive for the Fine Dining Division of the MonarQi Group, representing Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in the UAE. Previously Assistant Marketing Manager for the fine dining restaurant located in The Address Hotel Dubai Marina, Mariana has over seven years of experience in media and marketing. In her new role, she will be handling all media contacts for Ruth’s Chris as well as communicating all offers and information for the restaurant.

“I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Marketing Executive,” says Mariana. “I have always been passionate about fine dining and Ruth’s Chris – this is as good as it gets. Building the brand in Dubai, which is a fast-paced market with high expectations of luxury and lifestyle brands, is both challenging and exciting. I will  be looking forward to forging valuable partnerships, building lasting relationships with media and keeping the good stories sizzling along the way.”

GN Broadcasting welcomes Director

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GN Broadcasting has welcomed Steve Pulley to the role of Broadcasting Director. With 30 years of international radio experience across companies such as Virgin Radio International and Arabian Radio Network, Steve was most recently General Manager of Bamboo Media, where he provided services to international radio stations and local businesses looking to improve premium content services. Having recently returned to Dubai, Steve will now be working across UAE radio stations Radio 1, Radio 2, Josh and Hayat FM in his role as Broadcasting Director.

“It is an exceptionally exciting time for the radio business,” says Steve. “Radio remains a key medium for all UAE residents who want music, fun and information – when and where they want it. On whatever platform, it’s still the most affordable way for advertisers – big and small – to consistently reach new and existing customers, especially those who are increasingly on-the-go. GN Broadcasting will be working smarter and harder than ever to entertain listeners and provide innovation for Advertisers.”

 

 

Will McMichael joins GN Broadcasting

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Will McMichael has joined GN Broadcasting as Head of Advertising. Having previously worked as General Sales Manager at the Australian Radio Network in Sydney, Australia, Will was responsible for revenue generation cross all of the network, including 12 radio stations and its digital assets. In his new role as Head of Advertising, he will oversee both direct and agency sales teams for GN Broadcasting, as well as support departments including Creative, Traffic, Commercial Production and Sponsorship/Promotions/Integration. Will will also be handling revenue generation across direct and agency sales and developing and implementing strategies for internal structure, processes and communication.

“Relocating to another country was not an easy decision, however I have been made to feel extremely welcome and I already feel like a part of the family,” says Will. “There are some very talented people here and when you combine this with the strength of the brands throughout the company, we have a real opportunity to provide multi-platform solutions to our clients.”

Insignia welcomes new Account Executive

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Insignia has welcomed Fatima Fernandez to the role of Account Executive. Previously an Account Executive at Avant Communications, Fatima has worked across various forms of media in Spain as well as in the UAE. In her new role, she will be managing accounts and maintaining communications between clients and the creative studio.

“Having experience as an account executive, I now have the pleasure of joining Insignia and working in their client services department in a similar role,” says Fatima. “Insignia has a very qualified team that works hard, effectively and efficiently to provide their customers the best, unique solutions to fulfill all their need and requirements.”

Insignia welcomes new Account Executive

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Insignia has welcomed Carrera-Jade Simmons to the role of Account Executive. With two years of experience in client servicing, Carrera-Jade most recently worked as a Client Partner at e>erything d.fferent in the UK where she was involved with nationwide campaigns developing creative for TV, press and radio as well as liasing with clients. In her new role with Insignia, Carrera-Jade will be working in the agency’s Client Servicing department, managing accounts for international clients such as Rixos and Soneva.

CPI Media Group welcomes new Editor

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CPI Media Group has welcomed Anirban Bagchi to the role of Editor of Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME). With 15 years of experience in journalism, Anirban has worked across several sectors for publications including the Qatar Tribune, Emirates 24/7 andGulf News. Most recently, he was Consulting Editor for Community Connexion, a community magazine distributed by the Khaleej Times. As Editor of CMME Anirban will oversee the magazine, reporting on and analysing the construction machinery sector in the region and beyond, as well as bringing new developments, trends and essential intelligence to its readership.
“I look forward to empowering CMME’s readers and stakeholders with focused content that engages them with a clear picture of the sector and help them to make informed decisions,” says Anirban.

Gulf News Media welcomes Group Marketing Manager

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Gulf News Media (GNM) has welcomed Matthew Moore to the role of Group Marketing Manager. Having recently arrived in Dubai from the UK, Matthew has over 18 years of marketing experience, 15 of which are in the media and publishing sector. He most recently worked for Johnston Press as Head of Marketing and Communications, where he focused on driving total audience growth and customer engagement. In his new role, Matthew will be looking to implement marketing strategies across the GNM portfolio and drive audience growth and commercial revenues across print, radio and digital.

“I’m delighted to be joining GNM at this exciting time in the UAE media sector,” says Matthew. “Our brands are key components of the media landscape in the UAE and I am looking forward to working with the talented teams here. We have some great marketing campaigns and brand plans lined up for 2016 and these will not only help with our audience growth but will also mean we engage and interact with our customers more than we ever have. Gaining a deeper insight into our customers means we can deliver more relevant, personalised content to our audiences when they want it.”

 

In2 Consulting welcomes new Director of PR

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Dubai-based strategic corporate communications consultancy, In2 Consulting has welcomed Louise Oakley to the role of Director of PR. A journalist for over a decade working on titles such as Hotelier Middle East and Caterer Middle East at ITP Publishing, Louise was most recently Director of Marketing and Sales for the Jumeirah Group, where she was responsible for the marketing, PR and digital strategy for a portfolio of 40 F&B outlets.

In her new role, Louise will support Managing Partner Anne Bleeker and the team with PR strategy and planning, account management, business development, media relations and content development for the agency’s hospitality PR accounts.

“At In2 Consulting, every client works with the Partners and Directors of the business and I love this personalised, collaborative approach,” says Louise. “I’m looking forward to creating exciting campaigns for our clients.”

Anne adds “Louise’s experience means she is uniquely placed to deliver a results-driven PR strategy for hotel, F&B and travel clients and create stories that cut through the clutter in today’s media. We’re delighted to welcome her to our talented team as we focus on growth in 2016.”

Look Who’s Talking welcomes Guilia Dellepiane

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Look Who’s Talking PR has welcomed Guilia Dellepiane to the role of PR and Social Media Executive. Having joined the Dubai-based agency straight from Milan, Guilia most recently worked for Aspen Media Italia Srl and she has contributed to campaigns for Barilla, Nespresso and Disney, amongst others. In her new role, she will be working to support the everyday PR activities of Look Who’s Talking clients as well as work with the Social Media Assistant on content development, engagement and monitoring. Guilia will also spend time engaging with Italian brands in the Middle East in order to seek potential PR opportunities.

“Coming straight from Italy, I’m really excited to see what the UAE PR industry has to offer,” says Guilia. “I am confident that I will be able to use my experience with key international brands to help the Look Who’s Talking portfolio grow and bring some fun, new ideas to the team.”