Condé Nast Traveller welcomes Lou Fay
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, part of APP Media Group, has welcomed Lou Fay to the role of Art Director. Previously a freelance Creative Director at the Daily Creative in Australia, Lou has over 20 years of experience in media and has worked for publications such as Australian Good Taste, Dolly and New Woman. In her new role, Lou will More Info »
Active DMC to handle HintHunt
Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications) has been appointed the PR and communications agency for HintHunt Dubai. Opened in Dubai in 2014, HintHunt is an escape game destination that also has a meeting room capable of hosting up to 30 people and enough games rooms to accommodate groups of up to 35. Active DMC will be handling More Info »
Five minute focus – Distripress
TMN catch up with Tracy Jones, Managing Director of Distripress, to find out about the upcoming 61st Distripress Congress event, being hosted from Monday, October 3, 2016 until Thursday, October 6, 2016…
WhiteFox and Yardstick to partner for new media portfolio
WhiteFox Media Group is set to partner with Yardstick Marketing to launch a full media portfolio for the LuLu Group’s Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. The portfolio, set to launch in November 2016, will consist of an online platform, digital magazine and a print magazine titled @AWM, which will be available in both English and More Info »
Finalists for the DDFC/Vogue Fashion Prize chosen
Vogue Arabia and the Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) have selected 10 ready-to-wear and accessories finalists for the 2016 DDFC/Vogue Fashion Prize. The prize, awarded to the Arab world’s most promising fashion talent, was launched in 2015 in partnership with e-commerce platform Farfetch and aims to invigorate regional talent by providing a yearly programme for emerging More Info »
Hill+Knowlton appoints new CEO
Hill+Knowlton Strategies has appointed Bashar AlKadhi to the role of Chief Executive Officer, MENA, starting September 2016. Previously COO at ASDAA’A Burson-Masteller, Bashar has over 17 years of experience in PR having worked in senior roles for companies including; i2 Group, Coca-Cola and intermarkets PR. In his new role, he will oversee Hill+Knowlton’s business across More Info »
Expose-communications to represent Deborah Henning
Boutique agency expose-communications has secured the account to represent Dubai-based fashion designer, Deborah Henning for the launch of her two-day educational workshop from September 2, 2016 to September 3, 2016. expose-communications will be handling all PR activities for the workshop in order to increase awareness of the event, across all media channels throughout the region. More Info »
Iris PR signs Savanah Jewellery
Dubai-based Iris Public Relations has secured the PR account for Savanah Jewellery. Created by Savanah Al Badri, Savanah Jewellery specialises in handmade, limited-edition, semi-precious jewellery inspired by ancient Arabian and Indo-Persian cultures. Iris PR will now be responsible for all regional operations for the London-based company. “We look forward to working with Savanah Jewellery to More Info »
TishTash secures MOR account
TishTash has secured the PR account for MOR, an Australian bath, body and lifestyle brand that will be launching in the UAE in October, 2016. Founded in 2001, MOR aims to create products that take the consumer on a unique sensory journey and TishTash will manage the brand’s launch in the UAE, as well as More Info »
Grey Group secures DIFCO
Advertising agency Grey Group MENA has secured the account to develop creative strategies in Lebanon as well as across the Middle East for Lebanese company Daher International Food Co (DIFCO). Founded in 1992, DIFCO operates with a team of farmers, packers, processors and employees to produce and manufacture breakfast cereal products in the Middle East More Info »