Instinctif Partners ME wins Fisch
Fisch Asset Management has appointed Instinctif Partners Middle East to provide strategic communications support for its business in the GCC. A Zurch-based asset management boutique, founded in 1994 and specialising in convertible and corporate bond strategies, Instinctif will work to develop and grow Fisch’s relationships with leading regional media as well as engage and educate More Info »
Sorbet Magazine to welcome new Deputy Editor
Sorbet Magazine, part of Mixed Media Publishing, is set to welcome Kate Hazell to the role of Deputy Editor on May 1, 2016. Formerly Fashion Director at Esquire where she worked on Esquire Middle East Magazine, www.EsquireME.com and as Editor of the bi-annual Esquire Big Black Book, Kate brings over 10 years of experience in More Info »
Katch wins SampleMe
Katch International has been appointed by SampleMe to launch its new app into the UAE market. A customer engagement and feedback app, SampleMe offers brands the ability to engage with consumers as they experience their services, allowing for immediate feedback and opinions. Katch will be utilising its full range of expertise, including design and branding, More Info »
IJNet Arab launches third mentoring center
International Journalists’ Network’s Arabic channel – IJNet Arab – will launch its third mentoring programme for individuals and organisations with digital startups in the Middle East and North Africa. The programme will equip eight mentees with the business, technical, managerial, digital and mobile media skills and strategies needed to help their existing media startups to More Info »
Bloomberg expands into Middle East
Bloomberg is set to expand its media offering in the Middle East with a suite of new, regionally-focused editorial platforms to serve its audience of business and financial consumers based, or interested in, the region. The expansion will combine the resources of Bloomberg’s 80-strong Middle East editorial team, as well as new senior talent, with More Info »
YouNow launches in the Middle East
Live streaming platform YouNow has officially launched in the Middle East. The website and mobile app enables real time interaction between broadcasters and fans, while also offering influencers the opportunity for revenue. The platform has over 100 million user sessions per month and 150,000 hours of live video consumed every day, making it a creative More Info »
Lotus renews contract with citrussTV
Middle Eastern television shopping network citrussTV has renewed its account with Lotus Communications. The agency will continue to handle all PR for the network, working to promote citrussTV’s Arabic language TV channel and English language website, www.citrusstv.com. “We are delighted to be continuing our PR work with citrussTV and would like to take this opportunity More Info »
Motivate welcomes Courtney Moorfield
Courtney Moorfield has joined Motivate Publishing as Senior Sales Manager for good magazine. Courtney has over eight years of experience in sales, having previously worked for APN News and Media in Australia, before moving to boutique media representative agency Intermedia in Dubai where she worked as Regional Director. In her new role, she will be accountable for More Info »
CNN opens new Abu Dhabi hub
CNN has unveiled new state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities at its redesigned Middle Eastern hub in Abu Dhabi. The network has completely reconfigured its studio to feature the latest HD broadcasting equipment and a re-imagined space to open up a range of new possibilities for news, programming and community initiatives. The bureau will also now offer fresh More Info »
Motivate welcomes Ronda Mustapha
Ronda Mustapha has joined Motivate Publishing as Senior Sales Manager for Emirates Woman. Previously Advertising Sales Manager at ITP Publishing, Ronda has over 10 years of experience in sales, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Balamand, Lebanon. In her new role, she will be responsible for identifying commercial opportunities More Info »