Katch wins amusement centre account
Dubai-based PR and creative agency, Katch International has secured the account to handle all PR activities for Orange Spin. Launching in March, Orange Spin is a family amusement centre that offers a range of activities including, arcade games, Red Bull F1 car simulators and mini bowling alleys to redefine recreational activities in the UAE. Katch More Info »
Q Communications to handle tailoring account
Dubai-based communications agency, Q Communications has secured the account to handle all PR operations for Stallion Bespoke. Established by Mayur Sajnani and Jai Sajnani, Stallion Bespoke is a tailoring brand that offers made to measure shirts, suits, shoes and tuxedos with an aim to deliver a traditional and stylish sewing experience for its male patrons More Info »
iProspect MENA appoints Regional General Manager
The Dentsu Aegis Network digital performance agency, iProspect has appointed Iyad Tibi to the role of Regional General Manager. With over 14 years of digital experience, he was previously Search Director at iProspect and most recently head of Reprise Media MENA. In his new role, Iyad will be responsible for the agency’s evolution by diversifying More Info »
C&B expands MENA network
Cicero & Bernay (C&B), part of The Publicity Network (Publinet) has signed an affiliation with Kuwait-based marketing and public relations agency, Local Flavor. Aiming to further expand its network within the MENA region, the partnership will offer the agency’s clients public and media relations services, business development capabilities and communication development tools as well as More Info »
New Account Executive at Brazen
Brazen has welcomed Basma Emad to the role of Account Executive. Previously Broadcast Journalist for Fujairah TV, Basma will now contribute to the development of Arabic media relations and social content. “I’m excited to welcome Basma to Brazen, her strong journalistic background will be a valuable asset to the team and our clients,” says Louise More Info »
Is your press release lacking interactive content?
Josh Baker, Business Development Specialist at markettiers discusses the increased need of video content and how to generate maximum engagement through a press release… “It is not enough to just use carefully curated video content, without using a press release. The two pieces of content should complement each other and give the end user both More Info »
UX NXT to be held in the Middle East
Digital solutions agency, RBBi, is set to host the first UX NXT conference in the Middle East from March 8-9, 2017 at the Conrad hotel. With over 500 people expected to attend, the focus of the conference will be on user experience design tools used to improve usability and accessibility in interacting with products for More Info »
Saudi Arabian news channel closes
Saudi Arabian-based news channel, Al-Arab has announced the closure of its news channel after two years of operation. Launched in 2015 by Al-Waleed Bin Talal, Al-Arab will cease operations with immediate effect after being shut down from its headquarters in Bahrain.
Ford MENA launches media platform
Ford Middle East and North Africa has launched a new platform to reach members of the media. The website aims to provide journalists with fast and easy access to region-specific industry news, model launches and CSR programme details in both languages, English and Arabic. “The Middle East tab on the Ford media website is a More Info »
New Deputy Editor at Lovin Dubai
Caitlyn Davey joins online guide, Lovin Dubai as Deputy Editor. Previously Features Journalist at weekly newspaper, 7DAYS UAE, Caitlyn will now manage all editorial content on Lovin Dubai’s page. In her new role, she will be responsible for content creation for breaking news and features as well as work with digital clients to boost multimedia presence of the brand More Info »