ALISA PR to represent Burjeel Hospital
Dubai-based independent communications agency, ALISA PR has been appointed to represent Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in the region. The hospital specialises in orthopedics and currently has three operation theaters that includes treatment for total joint replacement surgery, hand surgery, sports medicine related injuries and spine surgery. ALISA PR will handle all public relations activities More Info »
Publinet makes new appointment
Dubai-based communication consultancy, Publinet has promoted Jamal Iqbal to the role of Executive Creative Director. With 19 years of experience in the communication industry, Jamal previously worked with Spark Middle East as Associate Creative Director and most recently with Publinet as Director of Innovation. In his new role, he will establish creative new-age tactics and More Info »
TBWA\RAAD wins regional creative mandate for Mai Dubai
UAE-based creative agency, TBWA/RAAD has been awarded the account to handle the regional creative mandate for Mai Dubai in the Middle East. Founded in December 2012, Mai Dubai has been a dominant player in the bottled water category and aims to further reinforce its positionin the region. TBWA/RAAD will provide strategic direction and brand positioning More Info »
MENA Search Awards now open for entries
The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Search Awards 2018 is now open for entries. Set to take place on September 20, 2018 at Madinat Jumeirah, the digital awards show aims to celebrate the talent and achievements of the SEO, PPC and content marketing industries and will feature categories such as Best Use of Search, Best More Info »
POP Communications to represent street food restaurant
Dubai-based PR agency, POP Communications has been appointed to represent Urban retrEAT in the UAE. Set to open in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, the restaurant focuses on street food with a variety of cuisines and unique dishes. POP Communications will be responsible for their press launch and social media activities as well as ongoing media relations. “POP Communications has More Info »
ASDA’A Burson Marsteller secures SABRE Award
Dubai-based PR agency, ASDA’A Burson Marsteller (BM) has received the In2 (Innovation & Insight) SABRE Award for Thought Leadership in PR for its annual Arab Youth Survey. The agency will receive the award for its Arab Youth Survey 2017 at the international award ceremony that takes place on May 23, 2018 at the National Maritime Museum in More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Ashley Gresh
Team TMN catch up with Ashley Gresh, Head of Strategy & Media – LMTD, who talks about her role and offers her thoughts on the digital marketing industry in the Middle East. Name: Ashley Gresh Age: 38 Nationality: American Current job title: Head of Strategy and Media When did you first arrive in Dubai? More Info »
Sharjah Media Corporation launches first English language radio station
Sharjah Media Corporation has launched the first English language radio station, Pulse 95 in Sharjah. Pulse 95 will focus on presenting a mix of local and international news, interviews, features, chart-topping hits and popular music in acoustic format. The new station will also feature three main daily live shows and will see the appointment of a new team of More Info »
iHC to represent non-profit organisation
International public relations and digital marketing agency, Integrated Holistic Communications (iHC) has been appointed to deliver turnkey PR for Surge. Surge is a global non-profit organisation that focuses on increasing awareness of the global water crisis and provides sustainable safe water and sanitation solutions for vulnerable communities. Surge also hosts educational programmes and events to More Info »
Edelman DABO makes new appointment
Edelman DABO has appointed Kathleen Burbridge to the role of Senior Account Manager. With a wealth of experience in PR, Kathleen previously worked with Edelman DABO as Account Manager and most recently at Seven Media as Account Director. In her new role, she will focus on handling BMW Middle East and the importers for both More Info »