JJ Anisiobi promoted at ITP
ITP Publishing has promoted JJ Anisiobi to the role of Editor of Ahlan! Magazine. Previously Deputy Editor for the weekly publication, JJ will continue to be responsible for overseeing the magazine and its website as well as leading news, interviewing celebrities for features and deciding on cover lines on a weekly basis. He will also continue to More Info »
MVM Co to represent Haneen Odeh
MVM Co has secured the PR account to represent Haneen Odeh, Founder of themakeupeditor.com, a website focusing on a range of beauty topics from skincare to makeup and hair. Haneen has a reputation for honest reviews as well as well-researched tips and advice and MVM Co will be working with her to grow her presence, More Info »
Samuel Pohlner joins The Qode
Samuel Pohlner has joined The Qode as Senior Communications Executive. Previously Senior PR and Marketing Executive for West L.A. Boutique, where he handled all press relations and organised events, Samuel brings over three years of experience in PR to his new role. As Senior Communications Executive, he will be working on a number of luxury More Info »
Turner EMEA appoints new VP
Turner Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has promoted Tarek Mounir to the role of Vice President and General Manager Turkey, Middle East, North Africa (MENA), Greece and Cyprus. Previously General Manager for MENA, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus, in his new role Tarek will be reporting to Giorgio Stock, President, Turner EMEA, where he will More Info »
Strategies International to represent Ola Farahat
Strategies International has won the account to handle all PR for Ola Farahat, a former strategy consultant, digital entrepreneur and fashion influencer based in Dubai. Ola has a prominent Instagram and Snapchat following as well as brand and influencer partnerships, she also founded online retail platform OwnTheLooks.com. Strategies International will be looking to support and More Info »
House of Comms appointed by Mums@Work
House of Comms has been appointed to handle all PR for Mums@Work, a company which aims to revolutionise the role of mums in the workplace. Backed by Mackenzie Jones, Mums@Work is focused on helping mums to revitalise their careers and guide them into the jobs they want. House of Comms will be looking to develop More Info »
SOCIALEYEZ acquires BSocial
SOCIALEYEZ has acquired Egyptian communications agency BSocial and will consolidate both entities into a regional digital entertainment hub with integrated services. The two companies’ teams will merge to leverage expertise and experience, meaning that the new SOCIALEYEZ will have a team of over 120 digital media professionals managing over 25 million social media fans on More Info »
Publinet Group makes new senior appointments
Communications network Publinet Group, which includes Cicero & Bernay Public Relations, RAW social media agency and creative think-tank Spark* Middle East, has expanded its senior leadership team with three new appointments. Cicero & Bernay has welcomed Grace Asmar to the role of Director of Practices and Offerings where she will act as the agency’s custodian More Info »
CNN launches CNN Style
CNN International has launched CNN Style on TV, following the successful launch of CNN.com/Style last year. The first 30-minute Monthly CNN Style show was aired on CNN International on Saturday, April 9 and was fronted by Journalist and Author Derek Blasberg. The programme will aim to be at definitive events in the style calendar such More Info »
Lotus Communications to launch activewear and yogawear e-boutique
Lotus Communications has been appointed to launch new activewear and yogawear online boutique www.strawberrylotus.com into the UAE market. The e-commerce business stocks products that are ideal for fitness enthusiasts with a focus on ethical and eco-friendly brands and Lotus will be working on all PR, marketing, social media and brand management for Strawberry Lotus. “It More Info »