Vice and Moby partner in the Middle East
Youth media and content creation studio, VICE Media has partnered with media and communications group, MOBY Group to launch VICE’s digital and mobile programming in the MENA region. The partnership will give the company access to MOBY’s knowledge in the local markets and will bring with it the opening of local production studios across the More Info »
Katch International Appoints Engagement Director
Communications agency Katch International has appointed Vix Machin to the role of Engagement Director. With over ten years of experience in PR, events and marketing within the MENA region as well as Europe, Vix has worked with local and international brands including Lionsgate Films UK, StudioCanal, Burj Al Arab and Shangri-La Abu Dhabi. In her More Info »
Mindshare appoints new Deputy Managing Director
Global media agency network, Mindshare UAE has promoted Zahi Lawand to the role of Deputy Managing Director. Previously Senior Director of Client Leadership for Mindshare since 2007, Zahi specialises in client leadership and has contributed to campaigns for the agency that have won across key industry events such as the MENA Cristal Awards, the Effie More Info »
Ben Westwood joins FlipFlop Media
FlipFlop Media has welcomed Ben Westwood to the role of Sales Manager for its Terminal Operator title. Having relocated to Dubai from the UK in 2013, Ben most recently worked as Sales Manager for Holborn Assets Dubai where he maintained excellent relationships with clients by providing sound financial advice. In his new role, he will More Info »
House of Comms wins Fabyland
House of Comms has been appointed to handle all PR and digital communications for the launch of Fabyland this summer. Located in Dubai Festival City, Fabyland is designed to create a futuristic ambience that presents a wide range of thrilling rides aimed at children, teenagers and adults alike. The integrated communications agency will be responsible More Info »
Deliveroo retains TOH PR
Deliveroo has retained TOH PR as its strategic public relations partner in the Middle East. Following a successful six months since launching in Dubai in November 2015, Deliveroo is now planning further expansion both across the Gulf region, as well as globally, in order to take advantage of the fast-growing food delivery market. “Keeping a More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Helen Farmer
The Mothership’s Founder Helen Farmer tells TMN her views on the UAE’s ever-changing media landscape, offers advice to others looking to start blogging and talks about how she sees blogging evolving in the Middle East…
Y&R Amman selected for 2016 Act Responsible Exhibition
Jordanian-based communications group Y&R Amman has been selected for the 2016 Act Responsibly Exhibition during Cannes Lions for its work “Smokey Sperms” for the Tobacco Free Jordan campaign. Established in 1995, the agency is a member of MENACOM Group Jordan and it has worked to address the relation between smoking and fertility issues prevalent in More Info »
BR Communications joins PR World Network
BR Communications, a PR consultancy operating in the Middle East, has signed with Lou Hammond’s PR World Network. Lou Hammond & Associates is a North American communications agency, founded in 1984 has offices in New York, Miami, Charleston SC and Los Angeles. The world network was founded in 2009 and consists of 21 PR companies More Info »
Socialize secures General Mills portfolio
Socialize has secured the digital communications mandate for the entire General Mills portfolio, including its Haagen-Daz, Nature Valley, Bugles and Green Giant brands. The agency will handle all digital creative duties for General Mills, with the aim to build more meaningful relationships between its brands and their target audiences. Socialize will be working alongside Ali More Info »