Sept PR makes new appointment
Dubai-based lifestyle and communications agency, Sept PR has welcomed Dannii Gardiner to the role of Social Media Manager. With experience in PR and communications, Dannii previously worked for MediaWorks New Zealand where she managed international clients in both Radio and Television and most recently at Bull & Roo in the UAE where she worked across More Info »
Q Communications to handle F&B account
UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has secured the PR account for Indian eatery and franchise, SpiceKlub. Located at Mankhool, Bur Dubai, SpiceKlub is a casual dinning restaurant best known for its North Indian classics, street food and deconstructed desserts with a molecular twist. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR operations and social media More Info »
Emirates Woman welcomes Rachel Bassett
Falling under the umbrella of Motivate Publishing, women’s lifestyle and fashion title, Emirates Woman has appointed Rachel Bassett to the role of Stylist and Writer. Previously a Fashion Stylist and Writer at The Daily Express, London, Rachel will now oversee and contribute to all fashion and beauty features as well as photoshoots for the digital More Info »
New training academy launches
The Middle East arm of Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA MENA) has partnered with Instinctif Partners to launch its own training academy. The CPD-accredited programme aims to educate and update Middle East media professionals on new skills, practices and developments in the industry through face-to-face training as well as webinars. “I am thrilled that More Info »
Blue Apple wins new account
Dubai-based boutique communications agency, Blue Apple has been appointed to handle all PR activities for LINET, a manufacturer and supplier of hospital facilities. Established in 1990, LINET focuses on producing hospital and nursing beds as well as intensive and long-term healthcare facilities. Blue Apple will be responsible for all PR operations and social media strategies More Info »
Arab News welcomes new Columnist
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper, Arab News has welcomed Frank Kane to the role of Columnist. With over 25 years of experience in business journalism in the UK, Frank has worked across various titles including The Financial Times, The Telegraph and Sunday Times and most recently in the UAE as Senior Business Correspondent at The National. More Info »
Lauren Steadman joins BNC Publishing
BNC Publishing’s new monthly title, Design Middle East has appointed Lauren Steadman to the role of Editor. With over 5 years of experience in journalism in the region, Lauren was previously Editor at Guardian Media Group, UK, before she moved to the Middle East to work with Switch Global in Qatar and UAE as well as ITP More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Conor Dormer
Conor Dormer, Editor-in-Chief at ExpatBloke.com tells TMN about his current role and what he thinks about the media industry in the Middle East… Name: Conor Dormer Age: 31 From: Mountmellick, Ireland Current job title: Editor-in-Chief, ExpatBloke.com When did you first arrive in Dubai? In September, 2015. Where did you work prior? I worked as a More Info »
Z7 secures international hospitality client
Luxury hospitality group, Michel Reybier has appointed Z7 Communications as the PR agency for La Réserve Hotels in Paris and Genève as well as the Victoria–Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken. Along with the three hotels, the agency will also handle the account for Professor Jacques Proust’s SPA NESCENS, located within the hotel properties at Genève and Interlaken, with More Info »
TishTash to handle lifestyle account
Dubai-based PR and marketing agency, TishTash has been appointed to handle all PR activities for the launch of Tatty Devine in Dubai. Founded in the UK, the independent brand manufactures and designs jewellery and accessories that blur the line between art, fashion and culture and will now be available across the UAE. TishTash will manage More Info »