SOCIATE wins semi-government technology company
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has been appointed to represent Smartworld in the UAE. Established in 2008 by Etisalat and Dubai South, the semi-government company aims to create products and services to benefit tourists, business people and future EXPO 2020 visitors. SOCIATE will handle all PR activities and increase awareness across the region. “This is a big one for SOCIATE,” says More Info »
POP Communications to represent healthy food concept
Dubai-based public relations and influencer marketing agency, POP Communications has been appointed to represent Catfish. Founded by food and health influencer, Gbemi Giwa, Catfish is a dining concept with African roots that offers organic and dairy-free meals. POP Communications will handle the launch event and on-going PR as well as the media relations for the brand. “Catfish More Info »
POP Communications to handle Cuisinero Uno
Dubai-based public relations and influencer marketing agency, POP Communications has been appointed to represent Cuisinero Uno in the UAE. Located in Business Bay, Cuisinero Uno is an eatery that offers its customers Spanish and Mediterranean Cuisine. POP Communications will manage the traditional PR and media relations to build brand recognition and strengthen its position in the competitive UAE F&B market. “Cuisinero Uno is More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Rosa Bullock
SOCIATE’s Founder, Rosa Bullock tells TMN about her current role and what she thinks about the PR industry in the Middle East… Name: Rosa Bullock Age: 31 Nationality: British Current Job Title: Founder, SOCIATE When did you first arrive in Dubai? August 2013 Where did you work prior? I was a PR and Marketing Expert More Info »
Viu makes new appointment
PCCW Media’s Viu from Vuclip has appointed Abe Shady Abdul Naga to the role of Middle East General Manager. With over 17 years of experience in broadcasting, he most recently worked with Middle East Broadcast Corporation (MBC) as Director of Digital Business. In his new role, he will lead a region-specific growth strategy and oversee More Info »
POP Communications to represent luxury health and wellness resort
Dubai-based public relations and influencer marketing agency, POP Communications has been appointed to represent Atmantan across the UAE. Located in Pune, India, Atmantan is a luxury health and wellness resort offering various facilities including fitness, yoga, physiotherapy, spa and restaurants. POP Communications will be responsible for the resort’s communication activities across the UAE. “We are More Info »
Catch Communications to represent skincare brand
Dubai-based boutique communications consultancy, Catch Communications has been appointed to represent Swiss Image in the region. Founded in Switzerland, Swiss Image is a skincare brand that specialises in the development of beauty solutions. Catch Communications will be responsible for the brand’s regional activities, media relations and influencer marketing campaigns. “We are thrilled to be adding More Info »
GQ Middle East announces launch Editor
With GQ Middle East due to launch this September, ITP Media Group has announced the appointment of Adam Baidawi to the role of Editor-in-Chief. With a wealth of experience, Adam previously worked with GQ Australia as a writer and photographer, where he profiled celebrities, athletes and politicians, and wrote feature stories from Colombia, Iraq, the More Info »
MSL Group opens office in Turkey
Dubai-based communications and engagement company, MSL Group Middle East, part of Publicis Groupe, has expanded into Turkey. Being its 107th office worldwide, the new office will be a part of a strong integrated offering in Turkey that will feature the capabilities and expertise from Publicis Istanbul, Publicis Healthcare, Leo Burnett, Starcom and Zenith. The new More Info »
Omnia expands into Jordan
UAE-based digital agency, Omnia has launched its Jordan office as part of its expansion plans. Located in Amman, the new office is in response to the growing demand for Omnia’s digital expertise and will act as a digital development hub for the company’s growing roster of digital clients which, at present includes the Saudi Arabian More Info »