Annie Darling joins HOT Media
HOT Media has welcomed Annie Darling to the role of Features Editor. Previously based in London, Annie most recently worked as a reporter for Talisman Communications where she provided copy across various channels to large corporate businesses. As Features Editor, Annie will work on luxury titles World Traveller and AIR alongside Editor Richard Jenkins. She will contribute More Info »
Verve wins Sheraton Sharjah
Dubai-based Verve Marketing and Communications has been appointed as the official PR agency for the soon-to-be-opened Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa – the fifth Starwood property in the agency’s portfolio. Located close to the border of Ajman and easily accessed from the centre of Sharjah, the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa is a More Info »
TPG acquires élan productions
The TPG Group has acquired Dubai-based events company, élan productions, as part of its strategy to strengthen it’s corporate client offerings throughout the Gulf region. Combining the two businesses will provide clients with solutions for events such as award ceremonies, product launches or gala dinners. élan is an international events company with clients such as Emaar, Emirates, Coca-Cola More Info »
Ananke and Elan to collaborate
Online publications Ananke and Elan are to partner in order to coproduce content to provide more engaging and relevant features for their readerships. Ananke was established to celebrate visionary women and cover issues relating to female empowerment, women’s economic emancipation and gender mainsteaming, while Elan looks to highlight positive trends emerging across the Middle East More Info »
Boguslavsky & Co wins Exclusive Tables account
Niche digital strategy agency Boguslavsky & Co has won the Exclusive Tables account where they will assist with early-stage growth, regionally and internationally. A leading mobile startup on the Dubai scene, Exclusive Tables is a luxury lifestyle application, currently in Dubai and soon launching in Barcelona and Ibiza. “Exclusive Tables is set to disrupt the entertainment More Info »
Ghaleb Zeidan heads Weber Shandwick Abu Dhabi
Ghaleb Zeidan, former Deputy Managing Director of Weber Shandwick in Abu Dhabi, has been promoted to Managing Director of the Twofour54-based agency. Having been with the company since 2010, the former journalist from Lebanon has successfully led a number of the agency’s largest accounts as well as having grown its government communications practice into the More Info »
Gulf News Publishing welcomes Mona Motamedi
Mona Motamedi has joined Gulf News Publishing as Events and Promotions Manager. Mona previously worked as an Account Manager at advertising agency Atom, and brings over 10 years of experience in marketing and events to her new role. As Events and Promotions Manager, Mona will be responsible for events, promotions and marketing related to the More Info »
Clement Dean promoted at BPG Group
Regional marketing and advertising agency BPG Group has promoted Clement Dean to the role of Senior Account Manager. Having previously worked for the agency as Account Manager, Clement has over six years of experience in public relations. As Senior Account Manager, Clement will be responsible for delivering on-brand innovation and contributing to the achievement of More Info »
Dan Bolton launches new creative consultancy
Dubai-based talent management and creative consultancy, Dan Bolton FZ LLC has launched. The agency was founded by Dan Bolton, an events professional with over seven years of experience in the entertainment and events industry in the Middle East, and Kaveh Anooshiravani, a serial entrepreneur and partner in a venture capital firm. Dan Bolton will manage the careers More Info »
Sarah Bartlett promoted at Weber Shandwick
Sarah Bartlett, a Weber Shandwick veteran of 13 years and former Managing Director of its Abu Dhabi operation since 2007, has taken up the role of Executive Director, Talent, Organisational Development and Brand Communications, Middle East and North Africa. This new role has been created to enhance the company’s investment in people across the region. “My More Info »