Weber Shandwick is a great place to work
Weber Shandwick has been honoured by the Great Place to Work Institute UAE, by being ranked number seven among 15 shortlisted organisations for this year’s ‘Top Companies to Work for in the UAE’. The Institute, part of a global research, training and consultancy firm, recognises the best workplaces in over 50 countries worldwide by evaluating More Info »
PRCo secures Vida Downtown Dubai
PRCo has secured the account to represent Vida Downtown Dubai as their public relations agency in the GCC. Part of Emaar’s hospitality division, Vida Downtown Dubai’s boutique hotel concept combines style, comfort and convenience within walking distance of the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Souk Al Bahar and The Pavilion Downtown. The venue More Info »
Changes to the Motivate team
Changes have been made to the Motivate team in the form of a new joiner and in-house promotion. Craig Wagstaff has been appointed as Group Sales Director, joining the team from Astro Malaysia Holdings where he was Vice President and Group General Manager of Sales for eight years. Having worked across a range of media, More Info »
New board members announced for MEPRA
The Middle East PR Association (MEPRA) has appointed its new board and leaders following the Annual General Meeting at Middlesex University, Knowledge Village, Dubai. Brian Lott, Executive Director of Communications at Mubadala, is the organisation’s new Chair. Brian was previously Vice Chair under Nicola Gregson, who held the position since January 2014. Alex Malouf, who More Info »
Bloomberg Businessweek launches Arabic edition
Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East, in partnership with United Media Services International (UMS), has officially launched its Arabic edition for the Middle East market. Published monthly and with a targeted circulation of 30,000, the Arabic version will focus on an audience of business leaders based predominantly in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The new edition More Info »
Edelman welcomes new Executive Vice Chairman
Edelman has appointed Carol Potter as Executive Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APACMEA) from August 1, 2015. She joins the team from Shanghai, where she was President and CEO of BBDO China. Carol is recognised and well-respected in global advertising, arriving in Shanghai as CEO of BBDO China in 2006, having previously More Info »
SMG to represent The Savola Group
Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG) has secured the account to handle Saudi-based Savola Group’s media buying and planning. Having been the media agency of Savola Foods since 2007 in the Egyptian market, SMG will now work with The Savola Group to develop a regional media framework, with a focus on creating a cohesive data strategy across More Info »
Z7 Communications secures Stuart Weitzman
Z7 Communications has been appointed as the official PR agency for Stuart Weitzman. Founded in 1986 and headed by designer Stuart Weitzman, the luxury footwear brand currently operates in over 70 countries internationally, as well as e-commerce sites worldwide. With this new addition to its luxury brand portfolio, Z7 Communications will now represent Stuart Weitzman across More Info »
Henkel named Advertiser of the Year at Dubai Lynx
The 2015 Dubai Lynx Advertiser of the Year has been awarded to Henkel, the owner of household brands such as Persil, Fa and Pril, as the advertising festival’s award ceremony got underway at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena last night. The title is given to a MENA advertiser that has demonstrated inspiring innovative marketing for its More Info »
Schneider PR secures Fortnum & Mason
Schneider PR has been appointed as the official PR partner for British food emporium Fortnum & Mason. The first store for the London institution outside of the UK, Fortnum & Mason established its Dubai branch last year in Downtown Dubai, echoing the original as a homage to luxury food with both dining and retail areas. More Info »