Markettiers makes new appointment 

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Broadcast PR specialists, Markettiers has appointed Cheryl King to the role of Managing Director. With 12 years of experience in PR and communications, Cheryl most recently worked with markettiers and held the role of General Manager where she led the team in delivering three Guinness World Records. In her new role, she will lead the agency to achieve the communication objectives of brands in the region.

“Even in the relatively short time I have been in the region, the media landscape has changed dramatically,” says Cheryl. “Clients are now realising the potential that video offers, and it’s been fantastic to harness this power to enable clients to reach core and new audiences in innovative ways. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to further drive the growth of the operation, and to work with a team of talented individuals who are helping the region to shape its future and growth in digital.”

Acorn Strategy welcomes Emma Easter 

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Marketing and communications consultancy, Acorn Strategy has appointed Emma Easter to the role of Content Manager. With a wealth of experience in digital and SEO copywriting, Emma previously worked with Best Bites Abu Dhabi and most recently worked with eWavelength digital marketing. In her new role, she will join the TwoFour54 team and oversee all digital content strategy, planning and creation.

“I’m delighted to join the dynamic Acorn team at TwoFour54,” says Emma. “This is a fabulous opportunity to help our clients focus on creating high-quality engaging and optimised content, which is aligned with their key marketing goals, plus doing what I love best – writing!”

 

markettiers makes new appointment

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Broadcast PR specialists, Markettiers has appointed Farah Al Basha to the role of Account Manager. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and over three years of experience in the PR industry, Farah most recently worked with Seven Media where she held the role of PR Manager and worked across clients including Novo Cinemas, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah and Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre. In her new role, she will be responsible for supporting the growth of the Arabic arm of the agency, while also leading and producing filming shoots, focusing on broadcast media relations.

“I am so excited to be joining the first dedicated broadcast PR specialist in the region, and one that has a 25-year heritage internationally,” says Farah. “As the media landscape changes, I’m excited to be involved in crafting rich media content – whether it’s B-Roll for TV, Video News Releases or Live Streaming. With the future firmly anchored in digital, I am delighted to be putting my knowledge and passion of PR into practice and learn new things, whilst working with an amazing team who live and breathe what they do.”

 

Turret Media welcomes Hayley Skirka 

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Turret Media has appointed Hayley Skirka to the role of Special Projects Editor. With a wealth of experience, Hayley previously worked with Swiss Media Group as Senior Editor of Equestrio magazine and SWR magazine and most recently worked with Hot Media as the Editor of World Traveller. In her new role, she will create editorials for all projects, while overseeing the work of in-house writers and support the editorial team at Abu Dhabi World.

 

“I’m really excited to be starting with Turret Media and ONE CMG as Special Projects Editor, a role that will let me do a little bit of everything that I love,” says Hayley. “From creating quality, community-focused editorial for Abu Dhabi World, to providing a variety of clients with tailored solutions and products that they can be proud of.”

FP7/DXB makes new appointment 

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Full-service advertising agency, FP7/DXB has appointed Olly Robinson to the role of Executive Creative Director. With a wealth of experience in advertising, Olly previously worked in the UK and most recently with FP7/DXB as Senior Creative Director. In his new role, he will continue to build the agency’s creative reputation with clients and oversee the development of new initiatives within the creative department.

“I am stoked to be named as FP7’s Executive Creative Director,” says Olly. “In FP7’s 50th year the agency is still going from strength-to-strength, we’re winning new business and doing effective, award-winning work for our clients. My role is to keep that momentum going, hire great talent and do work that makes us and our clients famous.”

Omnia makes new appointments 

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UAE-based digital agency, Omnia has made structural changes to its team as a part of their expansion plans. Aurélie Fornara-Baurain has been appointed to the role of Senior Digital Project Manager. With over ten years of experience in media, Aurélie has worked across a variety of sectors including automotive and technology accounts and will now be responsible for managing a number of high-profile digital transformation projects.

Ed Dickson has been promoted to the role of Creative Director. Ed most recently worked with Omnia as Associate Creative Director where he worked across a variety of clients and delivered award-winning work. In his new role, he will be responsible for ensuring Omnia’s creative output is of the highest standards and recruiting new international creative talent.

Omnia will also see the promotion of Ashling O’Leary to the role of Client Services Director, having most recently held the role of Group Account Director where she led client services and built relationships with the agency’s portfolio of clients. In her new role, she will ensure the quality management of each account and will be responsible for the agency’s client services team.

“Our people are central to everything we do at Omnia and something that we feel is apparent through the strong partnerships we build with our clients,” says Steve Haysom, CEO, Omnia. “We are extremely proud to recognise both Ed and Ashling for their achievements and contribution to our business and by virtue, our clients, and to also welcome Aurélie to the team. Attracting, fostering and developing the best talent in the industry has always been a priority for Omnia – something that will only grow in importance for us as we expand further afield across the region.”

Publinet makes new appointment 

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Dubai-based communication consultancy, Publinet has promoted Jamal Iqbal to the role of Executive Creative Director. With 19 years of experience in the communication industry, Jamal previously worked with Spark Middle East as Associate Creative Director and most recently with Publinet as Director of Innovation. In his new role, he will establish creative new-age tactics and concepts across Publinet’s companies.

“I have dedicated my career to Publinet for the best part of a decade, and going forward I will continue to work towards keeping us at the forefront of our industry by focusing on the future, which I believe lies in strategic creativity, bold innovation, pioneering new-age tactics and achieving unprecedented levels of consumer engagement,” says Jamal. “As Executive Creative Director for the group, I will continue to instil our teams with the confidence to envision the impossible and bring it to life for our clients.”

Edelman DABO makes new appointment

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Edelman DABO has appointed Kathleen Burbridge to the role of Senior Account Manager. With a wealth of experience in PR, Kathleen previously worked with Edelman DABO as Account Manager and most recently at Seven Media as Account Director. In her new role, she will focus on handling BMW Middle East and the importers for both BMW and MINI across the region.

“I’m excited to be back at Edelman DABO to not only work on BMW Group Middle East, but several other clients and to continue to grow my skillset in a changing communications landscape through the training and resources that Edelman provides,” says Kathleen.

 

House of Comms promotes Jessica Croucher

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Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has promoted Senior Account Manager Jessica Croucher to the role of Account Director. With a wealth of experience in communications, Jessica previously worked at TBWA in the UK as Account Manager where she handled brands such as Nissan and Pictet while managing digital, social, radio and print campaigns. In her new role, she will help bring dynamic creative optimisation to the Middle East market and respond to clients’ needs.

“I am so thrilled with the promotion and excited to be with this fast-paced agency as it continues on this amazing trajectory of growth,” says Jessica. “House of Comms offers a truly integrated solution to marketing and I couldn’t be happier to bring my skills to the table and make magic happen for our clients.”

Motivate Publishing hires Tom Bushell

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Motivate Publishing has appointed Tom Bushell to the role of Online Features Editor – Video. With a wealth of experience in presenting and reporting, Tom previously worked with Dubai 92 and most recently, as a freelancer for CNN and BT Sport in the UK. In his new role, Tom will be fronting digital content and story telling.

“I’m delighted to have returned to Dubai, a city I have called home for much of the last 10 years,” says Tom. “Motivate Publishing is an iconic feature of the media landscape in the city and the opportunity to join the team and tell great video stories was something I found very difficult to turn away from.”