hug digital promotes Ramy Kandil
Regional digital agency, hug digital has promoted Ramy Kandil to the role of Deputy General Manager. Having joined the agency’s Dubai offices in August 2015 as Senior Social Manager and then Head of Social in Dubai, Ramy will now be in charge of operations within hug digital’s Egypt branch. “I’m beyond honoured to be chosen More Info »
St. Andrews Ball appoints 20/20
Events, communication and digital agency, 20/20 Productions has been appointed to stage and produce the St. Andrew’s Ball in Dubai. A Scottish Association event, the ball will be held at Atlantis, The Palm on November 17, 2016 and will host over 500 guests including the Consulate-General from the British Embassy as well as Heads of More Info »
House of Comms makes new appointment
PR and digital integrated communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Roa Saghayroon to the role of Arabic Influencer Relations Executive. In this role, she will lead the growth of the agency’s Arabic influencer outreach team and identify new opportunities for their clients. “Since day one Roa has exceeded our expectations,” says Tryphena Greenwood, Senior More Info »
BPG Group makes new appointments
Following BPG Group’s creation of a new leadership structure across the region, the group has made major appointments in its digital and social media, as well as advertising and public relations division. In the leadership role, Nitin Puri, previously Chief Executive Officer at BPG Bates, will now assume the role of Chief Operating Officer at More Info »
Jensen Matthews wins oil and energy account
Creative, marketing and PR agency, Jensen Matthews wins Solapak Limited, a solar power systems company. Established in 1981, Solapak is a solar power systems company that specialises in engineering and the supply of complete ready-to-install solar power systems. Jensen Matthews will now be handling Solapak’s website redesigning project as well as providing a creative web More Info »
Z7 Communications secures new fragrance account
Ferragamo Parfums has appointed Z7 Communications to handle their PR and media operations across the Middle East. Ferragamo Parfums falls under the umbrella of Salvatore Ferragamo Group, which has been part of the agency’s portfolio for over five years. “We are excited to welcome Ferragamo Parfums to our growing portfolio of beauty brands,” says Zeina El-Dana, Founder and Managing More Info »
St. Regis Abu Dhabi appoints new PR Manager
St. Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed Annie Turnell to the role of PR and Communications Manager. Previously PR Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Annie will now be responsible for St. Regis’ PR, marketing and digital communication strategies. “We are thrilled to have Annie join The St. Regis Abu Dhabi,” says Katie Malone, Director More Info »
The Entertainer wins App of the Year Award
The Entertainer has been named App of the Year at the first Shortlist Mobile App Awards on November 6, 2016 at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. The event saw The Entertainer along with 18 of UAE’s best mobile apps including, Etihad, Emirates NBD and Hype Ten being awarded for the technological advancement and innovation of their apps across the More Info »
G Creative wins Meydan Group
Grayling’s global creative arm, G Creative has been appointed by Meydan Group as its creative agency partner. Based in Dubai, Meydan contributes to the Emirate’s commercial, residential and recreational real-estate development. G Creative will be responsible for branding, advertising and creative marketing solutions for the brand. “This win marks a ground breaking year for G More Info »
Seven Media to represent shopping festival
UAE based communications agency, Seven Media has secured the account for the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) on behalf of The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). The agency will be responsible for PR campaigning and digital content creation for DSF, which will take place from December 26, 2016 until January 28, 2017. “To More Info »