Disney makes new appointment
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Helen Pickerill to the role of Senior Communications Manager. With 10 years of experience in PR and communications, Helen was previously Account Director at Grayling Middle East. In her new role, she will oversee PR and communications activities for all of Disney’s lines of business in the MENA region, More Info »
It’s not the boogieman, it’s self-censorship
Michael Jabri-Pickett, former Head of Digital Operations at The National, talks to TMN about self-censorship in the media industry and how it can effectively be tackled in the UAE… “Censorship may come in many forms, but what disappoints most people when the subject is discussed is that there is no grim-faced man walking around the More Info »
New Managing Director at MullenLowe MENA
Dubai-based integrated marketing communications group, MullenLowe MENA has promoted Matthew Butterworth to the role of Managing Director. Having joined MullenLowe MENA in 2016 as Regional Director of Digital and Integration, Matthew has over 20 years of experience and previously worked in the UK with McCann EMEA as Director of Digital Strategy and Publicis as the More Info »
The Qode to handle new F&B account
MATTO Dubai, part of Addmind group has appointed The Qode to handle its PR operations across the region. Located at The Oberoi, the Italian restaurant opened it’s doors to public on January 23, 2017. “We are thrilled to be working with the amazing Addmind team again on yet another amazing homegrown concept,” says Ayman Fakousa, More Info »
PRCA introduces PR competition
PRCA MENA has partnered with Cannes Lions to introduce the Young Lions PR competition to the region. The competition will open for entries from February 1 – 26, 2017, accepting teams of two members aged under 30. With the creative brief issued on March 1, 2017 and the shortlist announced on March 14, 2017, the More Info »
Coffee Communications wins new F&B account
Dubai-based brand consultancy and communications agency, Coffee Communications has won the account to handle all PR operations for Sugar Moo. Founded by Raki Philips and Alan Honein, Sugar Moo is a homegrown dessert lab that gives traditional desserts a unique twist. Coffee Communications will be responsible for all PR activities for Sugar Moo to build More Info »
FIVE MINUTE FOCUS – LET’S TALK!
With the launch of the new industry event series, ‘Let’s Talk!’, TMN sits down with Mohammed El-Batta, Managing Director, Fekra Communications to find out more about what the industry can expect from the upcoming events… Tell us a bit about Fekra Communications and your new event series. Fekra Communications is a marketing communications consultancy offering communications and More Info »
OOX to handle media company account
Online advertising, monitoring and intelligence company, OOX has secured the account to handle all advertising services for Turner Broadcasting System. Founded in 1970, Turner Broadcasting System is a global media company that creates and programs branded content, as well as houses media brands including CNN and Cartoon Network. OOX will use its advertising feature, OOXmonitor More Info »
Plan b welcomes Samer Alloush
Dubai-based marketing and events company, Plan b has appointed Samer Alloush to the role of Business Development Manager – Events. With over 11 years of experience in the media industry, Samer previously worked at ITP Media Group as Senior Sales Manager across titles Refining & Petrochemicals ME, Oil & Gas ME, Utilities ME as well as Oil & Gas More Info »
Lovin Dubai expands social media reach
Augustus, a newly launched media agency and the holding company of online guide, Lovin Dubai, has merged all its social media channels with 7DAYS UAE. Following the closure of the weekly newspaper in December 2016, Augustus has purchased the social media handles for 7DAYS UAE, which has accumulated a massive social media following across Instagram, More Info »