IHC wins Travelex’s Gulf communications account
Dubai-based agency IHC has won the GCC integrated communications account for Travelex. A specialist in foreign currency exchange, Travelex trades in more than 80 currencies and makes tens of millions of transactions annually. IHC will be tasked initially with strategic PR, before the full social media marketing remit, in order to raise general brand awareness More Info »
Bloomberg Businessweek welcomes Shayan Shakeel
Shayan Shakeel has joined Bloomberg Businessweek as a Senior Journalist. Shayan previously worked as Editor at Telecom Review, where he was responsible for leading editorial content as well as all online and print communications. As a Senior Journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek, Shayan will cover technology news and events as well as politics and economics for the publication in print, More Info »
Bloomberg Businessweek welcomes Shayan Shakeel
Shayan Shakeel has joined Bloomberg Businessweek as a Senior Journalist. Shayan previously worked as Editor at Telecom Review, where he was responsible for leading editorial content as well as all online and print communications. As a Senior Journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek, Shayan will cover technology news and events as well as politics and economics for the publication in print, More Info »
Cohn & Wolfe welcomes Kate Joynes-Burgess
International brand communications agency Cohn & Wolfe has appointed Kate Joynes-Burgess as its new Head of Digital and Integrated Marketing for the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). With 15 years of experience in digital communications Kate most recently worked as Head of Digital, EMEA, at Weber Shandwick, where she consulted on and More Info »
Motivate Publishing welcomes David Armstrong
David Armstrong has joined Motivate Publishing as Head of Digital. With over 15 years of experience in the media industry, David most recently worked as Project Manager for the Dubai offices of Avid Technology where he was responsible for the management of project staff as well as programming for TVNZ. In his new role, David More Info »
Liam Williams appointed CXO Board Member
Liam Williams, CEO and Publisher of Flip Flop Media Group, has been appointed Board Member of the Dubai-based CXO Alliance. The CXO Alliance is a non-profit organisation that provides a platform for top management and corporate executives in the region to network and exchange ideas at seminars and events outside of formal boardrooms and business More Info »
Meltwater Dubai opens agency department
Global media monitoring platform Meltwater has opened an agency department for the MENA region. Based in Dubai, the new department will deal directly with media agencies to provide local and customised support as well as technology solutions. Meltwater will provide a dedicated account manager to agencies to act as an extension of its team, in More Info »
expose wins Silsal Design House account
expose-communications has won the PR account for Silsal Design House. The agency will handle all PR for the furniture and home accessories producers throughout the Middle East, including media communications, press releases and support with events. “As one of the leading producers of contemporary Middle Eastern furniture and home accessories, Silsal Design House is a More Info »
Farrah Taylor joins Harper’s Bazaar & Esquire
Farrah Taylor has been appointed as Advertising Director of both Harper’s Bazaar & Esquire, part of the Hearst Luxury Group, which is run by ITP Publishing in the Middle East. Having previously worked as Regional Group Sales Manager – Time Out GCC and then Regional Advertising Director – Time Out GCC, Farrah brings a vast contacts list and a solid understanding of the market to More Info »
Dentsu Aegis Network partners with The Hub
Global communications network Dentsu Aegis will partner with The Hub Advertising & Marketing in Jordan. With offices based in Amman, The Hub will take full responsibility for the media planning and buying requirements of Carat and other Dentsu Aegis Network clients in the country such as Microsoft, adidas, MasterCard and Reebok on a local level, More Info »