OOX launches new mobile advertising feature
Online advertising monitoring and intelligence company, OOXmonitor launches the Mobile Ad Monitoring feature this December as a part of its new upgrade. The new mobile advertising feature will monitor and cover the regional markets, spend estimates and the top mobile advertisers amongst other advertising insights for its users across the Middle East and North African More Info »
McCollins Media to handle F&B account
Digital brand activation company, McCollins Media has secured the account to handle all PR and social media operations for DownTown Café. Located in Karama, DownTown Café offers a menu selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals daily. McCollins media will be responsible for all strategic communications activities through PR and social media campaigns to establish More Info »
GroupM makes leadership appointments
Global media investment management group, GroupM has made some leadership appointments following the launch of its online media platform, [m]PLATFORM across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Alex Stil, former Chief Commercial Officer Worldwide at GroupM Connect, has been promoted to the role of President of [m]PLATFORM, where he will lead the agency’s digital practice More Info »
The French twist
When Team TMN were invited to experience the new Apero menu that promises authentic French delicacies at Couqley Bistro and Restaurant, we couldn’t wait to see if the dining experience lived up to its reputation. What: The new Apero menu, Couqley Bistro and Restaurant Where: Laguna Tower, Mövenpick, Jumeirah Lake Towers When: Couqley Bistro and More Info »
Katch International wins lifestyle account
Marketing, PR and events agency, Katch International has been appointed to handle all PR activities for men’s tailoring brand, Suitsupply. Launching on February 1, 2017, Suitsupply will be located at City Walk 2 and will offer a full collection of both made-to-order and ready-to-wear suits and accessories. Katch International will be responsible for all PR More Info »
Arab News win MENAA Award
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper, Arab News has been honored for its recent transformation and achievements at the fourth annual MENAA Awards, that took place on December 15, 2016 at the Burj Al Arab hotel, Dubai. The event recognised Arab News for its progress in the last three months and also awarded the Editor-in-Chief, Faisal J. Abbas, with More Info »
Online, offline and somewhere in the middle
Hannah MacDonald, Founder, CitiSpi offers her thoughts on the marketing industry in the Middle East and how bridging the gap between offline and online platforms can serve as marketing strategies today… Dubai’s food, leisure and entertainment scene is exploding with choices and so many options to select from. This has created a competitive landscape that More Info »
Arab Social Media Influencers Club launches
The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum launches the Arab Social Media Influencers Club across the Middle East. With the club’s headquarters to be located in Dubai and branches to open across the region, the club will serve as a platform for Arab More Info »
Coffee Communications secures lifestyle account
Brand consultancy and communications agency, Coffee Communications has been appointed to handle all PR activities for the launch of Bana sunglasses across the UAE. Founded in 2014 by Tanya Hayek, Bana sunglasses are handmade in Nice, France with each piece having its unique style and is available in limited edition. Coffee Communications will be responsible More Info »
Connector shifts ownership
Dubai-based media professionals, Chris Nicolaides and Sam Patel have secured the ownership of Connector Advertising DMCC. Previously owned by Lynda Poncia, the media house publishes UAE’s lifestyle and leisure title, Connector as well as a monthly city guide, Discover Dubai. With the acquisition of Connector Advertising, Chris and Sam will leave their current positions as Commercial Director More Info »