Aziza Communications welcomes Samar Khouri
Luxury lifestyle PR and events agency Aziza Communications has welcomed Samar Khouri to the role of PR Executive. Samar joins Aziza from Shamal Marketing, where she handled mainly food and beverage accounts, including ROGO’S, Fume and Qbara. In her new role, Samar will be working across a variety of accounts such as Lee Stafford, Toni&Guy, More Info »
PHD welcomes new Associate Director
Media and communications agency, PHD UAE has welcomed Edmond Gebara to the role of Associate Director. Previously Planning Manager at Mindshare Dubai, Edmond brings over four years of media experience to his new role. As Associate Director, he will work on the agency’s largest planning team, managing both the digital and offline accounts for key More Info »
Strategies International wins Huda Beauty
Boutique communications agency Strategies International has won the PR account for Huda Beauty in the Middle East. Founded by Huda Kattan, a Hollywood-trained make up artist based in Dubai, the brand was launched following the success of Huda’s blog, www.hudabeauty.com. With her first line of products – Huda Beauty False Lashes – stocked across 41 More Info »
Posterscope partners with Blue 449
Out of home (OOH) communications agency Posterscope is partnering with global media network Blue 449, in association with Hills Advertising and Elevision, to work on Project Everyone – Filmmaker and Founder Richard Curtis’ worldwide initiative to promote the United Nations’ global goals for sustainable development to end extreme poverty and tackle climate change by 2030. More Info »
Megan Hess re-signs Think Liquorice
Fashion Illustrator Megan Hess has signed Think Liquorice for a second year to launch her latest book, Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon. Best known for her illustrations for Candace Bushnell’s Sex and the City novel, Megan has since designed work for luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior. Think More Info »
Fox + Hound secures Al Grissino
Fox + Hound Communications has secured the PR account for Al Grissino Restaurant and Lounge, effective as of October 4, 2015. The agency will be managing all publicity, marketing and social media for the Milanese dining venue, located in Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC. “We are really excited to be working with the team from Al More Info »
expose wins Rami Al Ali account
Dubai-based boutique agency expose-communications has secured the PR account for couturier and fashion house, Rami Al Ali. The agency will be working to raise regional awareness of the couture, bridal and recently launched prêt-à-porter collections. “It’s a huge pleasure to be working with the top couturier and one of the Middle East’s most notable designers,” says Hind Dahmash, Co-Founder, More Info »
TishTash launches TishTash Talent
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency TishTash has launched TishTash Talent, a new talent management division. The agency, founded in January 2012 by Natasha Hatherall, already represents several local personalities including Dubai-based rapper Two Tone and Channel 4’s Eve Jaso. TishTash Talent aims to establish itself as a professional source for local and international actors, personalities, More Info »
Sky News Arabia nominated for AIB Awards
The London-based Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has nominated two documentaries submitted by Sky News Arabia for it’s annual awards. The 11th edition of The AIB Awards will recognise content that reflects current social issues and are presented across television, radio and online platforms. The jury panel for the AIB Awards includes over 40 notable More Info »
Socialize welcomes new Digital Media Planner
Digital communications agency Socialize has welcomed Rabih Fouladgar to the role of Digital Media Planner. Rabih joins the agency from Initiative, MCN Group, where he gained over two years in media planning experience. In his new role, Rabih will be managing the digital media campaigns for brands such as Honor, Clark’s, The Peppermint Experience and More Info »