Prism wins Eid with Maz Jobrani account
Prism has won the Digital Marketing account for upcoming event Eid with Maz Jobrani, which will be held at The Ritz Carlton DIFC this September. Maz Jobrani is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which first aired on Comedy Central and is currently performing stand-up live around the world. He will be More Info »
expose-communications wins BLANC D’IVOIRE DUBAI
expose-communications has expanded its home interiors portfolio with the addition of BLANC D’IVOIRE DUBAI, a new furniture store located on Al Wasl Road. BLANC D’IVOIRE is a French brand, founded in 1994 and present in over 30 destinations worldwide. expose-communications will handle all PR activities for the brand across all media channels throughout the region, More Info »
CARA Public Relations launches
CARA Public Relations has been launched by Maria Stapleton, former Senior Account Director of NCPR. The agency aims to offer a professional service with a personal feel to service clients in the United Arab Emirates, with the Dubai-based Pastels Salon brand becoming the agency’s first signing. “I am delighted to have signed Pastels Salon,” says More Info »
Shortlist launches new listings tool
ShortList UAE is launching its self-administered online listings tool, which allows PRs, brand managers and venue owners to add, amend and update listings, as well as upload menus and images. The website – that features restaurants and cafes, bars and clubs, film and TV, events and attractions, as well as shopping and style – is the first More Info »
Alshaya welcomes PR and Social Media Executive
Katie Weir has joined global retail franchise operator Alshaya as PR and Social Media Executive, American Eagle, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Having worked in PR and Marketing for over six years, Katie was most recently PR and Marketing Manager for Tutti Rouge, UK. As PR and Social Media Executive for American Eagle, MENA, More Info »
Ahmed Garoon joins Hype as Senior Sales Executive
Ahmed Garoon has joined music and nightlife magazine Hype as Senior Sales Executive. Working alongside Lee Tunnicliffe, Ahmed will be responsible for generating new business across clubs, music, fashion and lifestyle clients, and also seeking sponsorship for Hype events. “Hype is a the only magazine in Dubai that captures the city’s exciting sub-culture, as far as I’m concerned, More Info »
Fox + Hound wins Core Direction PR account
Core Direction – a coalition of fitness partners and facilities in the United Arab Emirates – has appointed Fox + Hound PR to manage all its communications and associated events moving forward. “When I was first briefed about Core Direction, I made up my mind that I wanted to be involved immediately,” says Chloe Rees, Managing Director, Fox + More Info »
Socialize welcomes Greta Van Der Merwe
Digital specialists Socialize Agency appoints Greta Van Der Merwe to the role of Copywriter. As her first role in the Middle East, Greta joins from 140BBDO in South Africa, where she gained more than four years of experience in advertising. As Copywriter, she will focus on bringing the client’s voice to their consumers’ ears, and contribute More Info »
WPP to become Emirates global agency of record
Emirates Airline has selected a team of WPP agencies – Team Air – to handle its global branding and creative account, following an extensive review. Headquartered in London, Team Air draws on the combined resources of WPP agencies including Grey London and New York, RKCR/Y&R and Geometry Global, as well as Hogarth and TNS. It More Info »
Twitter removes 140–character limit from DM’s
Twitter has removed the limitation of 140 characters from it’s Direct Messaging (DM) service. While Twitter is largely a public experience, Direct Messages allow for private conversations and this is the latest in a number of changes to the service over the last few months such as updating messaging rules and adding a Direct Message More Info »