Boye Balogun heads up Future Tech Media
Boye Balogun, former Region Head of Digital at Mindshare, has left the company to head newly established Future Tech Media as Co–Founder and Managing Director. Having been with Mindshare since 2012, Boye will now oversee Future Tech Media, a Middle East & Africa digital media solutions and consultancy business, which focuses on innovative digital solutions. More Info »
Facebook acquires voice-recognition firm
Facebook has acquired Wit.ai, a company that makes voice-recognition technology for wearable devices and internet-connected appliances. While a price for the deal has not been released, the 18-month old company, which is based in Palo Alto, California, is to move to Facebook’s offices in nearby Menlo Park, with Facebook set to hire a number of More Info »
Cressida Meale moves across to Stylist Arabia
Cressida Meale has been appointed as the new Deputy Editor for Stylist Arabia. Having held the position of Deputy Editor for Grazia Middle East since 2013, Cressida has worked across a number of publications including Motilo.com and Vogue Turkey. She now moves across to the weekly women’s magazine at Arab Publishing Partners (APP), which is More Info »
DPQ Communications to represent Adagio Premium
In another addition to its hospitality portfolio, DPQ Communications has secured the account to represent Adagio Premium in the UAE. A high-end concept of hotel apartments set to launch in February 2015, it will be the second Adagio Premium property in the world, catering to people who are seeking familiar and luxurious long-term accommodation. “We More Info »
TNS welcomes new Middle East CEO
TNS, a leading global custom market research consultancy, has appointed Stephen Hillebrand as CEO Middle East. With this promotion, Stephen takes over from Steve Hamilton-Clark who had been in the position for the past 17 years, guiding the business through a period of exponential growth. Having joined TNS in 2000 and spending the past seven More Info »
Seven Media wins Red Star Wok account
Seven Media has secured its latest client win in the form of Red Star Wok. Offering high quality Asian cuisine at an affordable price, Red Star Wok’s venues currently include two delivery and takeaway locations in Dubai and an Asian Kitchen restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah. Seven Media will be launching a PR and social More Info »
YouTube’s Seven Day Brief competition announced
The MENA region’s creative community has been challenged by YouTube and Dubai Lynx to create an advertisement which aims to help a social cause through a competition known as The Seven Day Brief. Seeking to engage the MENA region and showcase the creative and interactive potential of YouTube as an advertising platform, the Brief will More Info »
DPQ Communications secures Pressman’s Sandwiches
DPQ Communications has kicked off the New Year by securing the PR and social media contract for Pressman’s Pressed Sandwiches. Co-founded by Sawan Ravani and Amit Gandhi, the JLT-based sandwich house caters to residents and professionals by providing authentic pressed sandwiches, as well as a selection of breakfast combos, coffee, juice, smoothies, salad and soups. More Info »
Grazia Middle East welcomes new Deputy Editor
Grazia Middle East has welcomed Elle Blakeman as its new Deputy Editor. Joining the team from London, Elle brings an impressive range of editorial experience to her new role, having worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire, InStyle and Harper’s Bazaar. Prior to joining Grazia Middle East, Elle was with Runwild Media Group where More Info »
Arab Social Media Award ceremony date announced
The ceremony for the first Arab Social Media Award – an initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – is to take place February 23, 2015. The Award recognises the most important social media initiatives across the Arab region, honouring companies and individuals in various sectors who have used social media to More Info »