Alexander Pieri joins Facilities Management ME
Alexander Sophoclis Pieri has been appointed as the Deputy Editor for Facilities Management Middle East. Bringing a wide range of editorial experience to the ITP Publishing team, Alexander most recently held the position of Contributor and Freelance Writer for Forbes Middle East and prior to this was the Technology Editor for the aforementioned magazine. In his More Info »
TRA publishes YouTube White Paper
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a white paper regarding YouTube usage as part of its ‘UAE Social Media White Papers’ collection. Highlighting the terms and conditions for use of popular social networks in the UAE, YouTube has been the focus of the latest release, which has more than one billion unique visitors every More Info »
Promoted Pins to be made available to all partners
As of January 1, 2015, Pinterest’s reservation-based Promoted Pins (available at a CPM) will be made accessible to all advertisers. Having launched a Promoted Pins beta for its brand advertisers eight months ago, the official announcement from Pinterest noted the following points that have been obtained from the beta – Promoted Pins perform as good More Info »
Abu Dhabi Media signs MoU with RAI COM
Abu Dhabi Media has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAI COM, a leading Italian television operator working across public service, broadcasting, radio, satellite and digital platforms. The MoU agreement between Abu Dhabi Media and RAI COM will ultimately unite both geographic markets and will allow each organisation to continue promoting tourism and cultural More Info »
Al Jazeera Arabic reaches 10 million FB followers
Al Jazeera Arabic has become the first Arab news channel to reach ten million followers on Facebook. Having already secured its status as the most-watched Arab channel on TV, this Facebook achievement further highlights Al Jazeera’s goal to become the number one pan-Arab news outlet across all media platforms. “The Arab viewer since 1996 has More Info »
Jeddah to host Digital Media Forum 2015
Jeddah has been appointed as the venue for the annual Digital Media Forum (DMF), to be held January 21-22, 2015, at the Park Hyatt Jeddah. Industry professionals, digital experts and industry leaders from the wider MENA region and globally will discuss the challenges faced and the dynamics in their respective markets, as well as examine More Info »
Cosmopolitan Middle East welcomes new Editor
Cosmopolitan Middle East’s Brooke Sever has been promoted to the position of Editor of the lifestyle publication, where she previously held the Deputy Editor role. Bringing extensive editorial experience to her new position, Brooke has been a part of the ITP Publishing team for the past four years, first as Editor for Sound & Stage More Info »
Livya Care secured by DPQ Communications
DPQ Communications has won the PR and social media contract for Livya Care, an aesthetic and beauty clinic located in Jumeirah. Having announced the recent opening of the clinic, DPQ will now boost the brand’s presence as well as increase awareness about its medical and aesthetic procedures. “Weight loss and getting fit are two of More Info »
Carat MENA expands into Bahrain
Carat MENA, global media planning & buying specialist and a part of Dentsu Aegis Media, has appointed Bahrain-based marketing communications group Gulf Marcom Group, as a partner to support its clients with interests in the Kingdom. Gulf Marcom Media House, the media planning and buying arm of Gulf Marcom Group, will represent Carat’s client portfolio More Info »
Mindshare MENA wins Danone media account
Mindshare MENA has won the media duties across three Danone units – Alsafi Danone, Danone Nutricia and Danone Waters – for the year 2015, covering the GCC and Levant region. This follows a three-way pitch between Havas Media, Initiative and Mindshare MENA for the account, and marks the first time that the company has consolidated More Info »