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Haute Time magazine to launch in the UAE
Haute Time is set to launch a UAE edition of the magazine in January 2015. Published biannually, the luxury lifestyle magazine will be unveiled before the SIHH Watch Show and will act as the preeminent resource for the luxury watch and jewellery industry in the Middle East. With a total UAE distribution of 15,000, Haute Time UAE will More Info »
Katch International signs Provocateur
Katch International has been appointed to represent the launch of Provocateur nightclub in the UAE. Originally established in New York and designed by Lionel Ohayon, the exclusive nightclub is set to open its first venue in the Middle East at the newly developed Four Seasons Resort Dubai in December 2014. “It’s great to have a More Info »
Integral-OMG publishes paper on mobile devices
Integral-OMG, the research arm of Omnicom Media Group MENA, has partnered with specialist digital marketing agency Resolution and Google to produce a comprehensive mobile white paper, ‘Upward Mobility: Reflecting on the Growth of Mobile in MENA.’ Integral-OMG’s research shows that an average smartphone user in the region currently spends upwards of four hours per day More Info »
Yahoo integrates access to Flurry’s video inventory
Yahoo is integrating Flurry’s in-app video inventory into its ad platforms. Having acquired the mobile analytics and advertising company in July, the integration will allow advertisers to buy mobile video inventory on Flurry’s app network – which can be purchased at 15, 30 or 60 second interstitial ads – through Yahoo Ad Manager Plus. This More Info »
Submissions close for Sharjah Govt Comms Award
Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) has closed submissions for the second edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award. The awards recognise the achievements of outstanding media and communications professionals across government institutions in the UAE. The award incentivises government communication professionals to implement best practices in their daily operations and proactively contribute with ideas for the More Info »
Ben Kershaw joins Katch International
Ben Kershaw has been appointed as Client Servicing Director for Katch International. Ben brings to his new position over eight years of experience in the UAE, including Head of Sales for the Middle East at PR Newswire, Sales and Marketing Manager at White Label, and most recently the Marketing and Sales Manager for Cavalli Club, More Info »
CNC and Capital MSL to merge
CNC – Communications and Network Consulting – and Capital MSL, have announced their intention to merge. The combined consultancy will adopt the CNC name and offer clients a stronger international network and broader advisory capabilities. This step will considerably strengthen the overall group offering, as well as add a prominent Middle East and emerging markets More Info »
Al Jazeera to build global media cloud
Al Jazeera Media Network has secured a deal with telecommunications provider Ooredoo to build a global media cloud which will connect its international bureaus. Signed at Al Jazeera’s Doha headquarters, the cloud will allow the network to connect with its main hubs in Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia and Africa, as well as More Info »