PRCA MENA announces award winners
PRCA MENA has announced the winners of its inaugural awards ceremony that took place on February 08, 2017. Hosted at the H Hotel Dubai, the awards ceremony honoured and recognised individuals, teams and campaigns from the PR and communications industry across the Middle East and North Africa. Winners included Q Communications for Best B2C Campaign, More Info »
Coffee Communications to handle FOREO
Dubai-based brand consultancy and communications agency, Coffee Communications has won the account to handle all PR activities for Swedish beauty brand, FOREO. Founded in 2013, FOREO provides a range of bathroom essentials including toothbrushes, anti-aging appliances and facial cleansing accessories suitable for the whole family. Coffee Communications will be responsible for building the profile and More Info »
Active DMC makes new appointment
Active (Digital, Marketing, Communications) has appointed Mai Elsayed to the role of Junior Communications Executive. A graduate in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Public Relations, Mai will contribute to a range of services that include content management and social media, as well as media relations and event management for the agency’s clients. “Mai’s enthusiasm and positive More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Naomi Chadderton
Team TMN catch up with Naomi Chadderton, Editorial Manager at Action Global Communications, who talks about transitioning from journalism to PR and what she thinks about the media industry in the Middle East… Name: Naomi Chadderton Age: 30 From: United Kingdom Current job title: Editorial Manager, Action Global Communications When did you first arrive in More Info »
BPA introduces B2B advertising marketplace
Global business media auditing company, BPA Worldwide has announced the launch of a private digital ad marketplace (PMP) for its B2B members. Set to launch in the second quarter of 2017, the platform aims to provide buyers better access to quality data and efficiency in the digital marketplace. “In the case of buying ad space More Info »
OSN signs long-term TV content deal
Entertainment network company, OSN has signed a long-term deal for exclusive rights to Disney Channels in the MENA region. The agreement will see OSN maintain exclusive rights and give its subscribers across the MENA region access to Disney channels including Disney XD, Disney Junior and Disney Channel HD. The long-term deal will also see subscribers More Info »
SOCIATE wins emoji application account
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has secured the account to handle all PR activities for Arabic emoji application, HALLA WALLA. Founded in 2016, HALLA WALLA is a mobile application that captures the true essence of the modern Arab family through emoji personalities tailored for the Arab world. SOCIATE will be responsible for all PR More Info »
Let’s Talk reveals agenda for upcoming event
‘Let’s Talk’, a newly launched event series for media and communications professionals announces the agenda of its upcoming event, Crisis Communication: Riding out the Storm – Trends, Challenges & Best Practices. Taking place from March 8-9, 2017 at the Address Hotel Dubai Mall, the event aims to provide a platform for industry professionals to discuss More Info »
New Regional Content Director at Action
Action Global Communications has appointed Barry King to the role of Regional Content Director for the GCC. With over 15 years of editorial experience, Barry was most recently Editor at 7DAYS UAE. In his new role, he will be responsible for creating and curating content for the agency’s clients across the region. “Having worked as a More Info »
Swarovski appoints Pencell PR
Pencell PR & Events has won the account for Austrian jewellery brand, Swarovski CGB (Consumer Goods Business). The agency will be responsible for press release distribution across the Middle East as well as media inquiries on products and prices. Sara Barakat, PR & Communication Manager for Swarovski CGB, will continue to be the point of More Info »