Are PR Professionals in Danger of Extinction?
Heidi Myers, Marketing Director, Meltwater EMEA, gives her thoughts on how today’s PR professionals cope with the growing popularity of social media and the different outlets opened up for communication… “I do not believe that PR will become extinct but the PR professionals of today need different skill sets. He/she should be able to navigate More Info »
Arab News makes new promotion
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has promoted Hani Hazaimeh to the role of Senior Managing Editor. Having joined Arab news as Senior Managing Editor, Hani previously worked with Jordan Times as Senior Reporter. In his new role, he will work to streamline as well as enhance the editorial coverage of the Arab News team. “On behalf More Info »
Yardstick to represent leadership summit
B.E.A.T.S Foundation, in collaboration with corporate training provider Vinsys, has appointed Yardstick Marketing Management to handle all PR and communications activities to raise awareness of the event. Through this summit, B.E.A.T.S aims to create a global community of learners and leaders. The interactive workshop featuring global motivational speakers will be held on November 23 and More Info »
Arab News announces new Deputy Managing Editor
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has promoted Siraj Wahab to the role of Deputy Managing Editor. Having joined Arab news as Editor, Siraj previously worked with Bombay Mid-Day as Chief Sub-Editor. In his new role, he will work on streamlining as well as enhancing the editorial coverage of the Arab News team. “On behalf of the entire Arab News editorial team, More Info »
Emily Churchill-Owen joins John Brown Media
John Brown Media, part of Dentsu Aegis Network, has appointed Emily Churchill-Owen to the role of Deputy Editor. Emily most recently worked with The Media Network as Editorial Assistant and in her new role will be assisting Editor Lily Lawes in compiling the monthly Emirates Inflight entertainment (ICE) guides as well as working on creative ways More Info »
#GNTECH welcomes new Deputy Editor
Online and print technology title #GNTECH, part of GN Media, has appointed Daanesh Kalyaniwalla to the role of Deputy Editor. Previously a freelance writer for the technology blog and monthly supplement, Daanesh will now be responsible for editorial content creation and production as well as their social media accounts. “Technology has always been one of my More Info »
Abu Dhabi hotel appoints Q Comms
Adding to their extensive portfolio of clients, Q Communications has secured the PR account for Grand Millenium Al Wahda, a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. With access to Al Wahda Mall, the hotel includes a health club, pool and a spa as well as a selection of restaurants and cafés. Q Communications will be responsible More Info »
hug digital secures new account
hug digital has been appointed to handle all digital operations for Schneider Electric. Established in 1836, Schneider Electric specialises in energy management and automation solutions with an aim of building smart cities, smart factories and smart homes. hug digital will now be handling all digital assets for the corporation across the MENA region and Pakistan. More Info »
Grazia Middle East goes live
Women’s weekly publication, Grazia Middle East, part of ITP Publishing Group will be going live at Dubai Festival City from November 4 – 12, 2016. The editorial team will host a week-long event at the mall, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the different elements of magazine creation for their special live issue. “This partnership More Info »
Buzzeff.tv introduces new ad buying method
Online video publisher, Buzzeff.tv is the first to introduce an automated version of video ad buying to the Middle East and Africa. Programmatic outstream video advertising helps brands enhance their targeting capabilities by reaching out to a wider and more diverse audience while using minimal human input. “We predict that more than 50% of advertising More Info »