Havas Paris and Havas Dubai to represent COFREX
Havas Paris and Havas Dubai has been appointed to work with French exhibition company COFREX for the French Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The event will unveil of the pavilion’s selected design followed by projects highlighting construction milestones and PR campaigns on site. Havas Paris and Havas Dubai will develop and implement its PR More Info »
Briar Prestidge International to represent mobile application
Dubai-based marketing, branding and reputation building agency, Briar Prestidge International has been appointed to represent Seez App in the UAE. Founded by Tarek and Andrew Kabrit, Seez App is a one-stop-shop mobile application for car buying and leasing that is available in the UAE and Kuwait. Briar Prestidge International will handle all digital PR and More Info »
TishTash secures beauty product range
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, TishTash has been appointed to represent Amphis Beauty in the UAE. Launching for the first time in the Middle East region, the marine plant-based beauty product range offers consumers skin, hair and nail supplements and cosmetic cleaning teas. TishTash will handle the brand’s traditional PR, influencer engagement, events and digital More Info »
MEPRA appoints new Chair and Vice-Chair
The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) has appointed Jonty Summers to the role of Chair and Lisa Welsh to the role of Vice-Chair of the Executive Board from 2019 to 2021. Jonty Summers works with Hanover Middle East where he holds the role of Managing Director while Lisa Welsh works with Hill+Knowlton Strategies MENA More Info »
Catch Communications secures leather care brand
Dubai-based boutique communications consultancy, Catch Communications has been appointed to represent 800 Leather Solutions in the UAE. Located in Al Quoz, the leather brand offers services to their customers including cleaning, restoration, reupholstery and repairing. Catch Communications will be responsible for the company’s public representation and messaging as well as its press office in the UAE. “We are thrilled More Info »
HOT Media Publishing and Betterhomes re-launch Better Living
Dubai-based publishing company, HOT Media Publishing has partnered with Betterhomes to re-launch home interiors magazine Better Living. The re-launch issue offers advice and inspiration to homeowners looking to style, decorate, upgrade or renovate their home. The magazine re-launch will follow a website launch containing exclusive content and updates. “Our newly-revamped home interiors magazine, which has been running More Info »
Markettiers4dc Group of Companies launch new podcast consultancy
Markettiers4dc Group of Companies has launched a strategic podcast consultancy 4DC. The podcast consultancy aims to serve brands seeking to understand the opportunity and value of radio-on-demand. The consultancy will offer brands strategic consultancy, content development, production and distribution on a global scale. “The podcast space is booming,” says Cheryl King, Managing Director, markettiers4dc MENA. More Info »
Ogilvy appoints new Global CCO
Ogilvy has appointed Piyush Pandey to the role of Global Chief Creative Officer. With a wealth of experience, Piyush most recently held the role of Executive Chairman and Creative Director at Ogilvy South Asia. In his new role, he will lead creative work assignments and oversee all projects while taking on new duties at the More Info »
Initiative MENA appoints new Regional MD
Global media agency, Initiative MENA has appointed Lee Boden to the role of Regional Managing Director. With over 17 years of experience in media and advertising, Lee previously worked with MediaCom Singapore where he held the role of Regional Director and most recently worked with Kudos Content. In his new role, Lee will develop media strategies More Info »
Aurora The Agency wins sneaker & streetwear store
Dubai-based boutique agency, Aurora The Agency has been appointed to represent The Social Foot. Set to launch in January at The Dubai Mall, the sneaker and streetwear destination will provide a shopping experience from all streetwear brands across the world. Aurora The Agency will be managing all communication and PR activities for the store and its launch across the region. “We are very excited to More Info »