FP7/DXB wins MAF Leisure & Entertainment
FP7/DXB has won the account to represent the Leisure & Entertainment arm of the Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) group of companies in the UAE. The pitch for the account was first initiated in May of this year and included a host of multinational advertising agencies. Effective from November 1, 2014, FP7/DXB will oversee the through-the-line More Info »
MCN launches Transformers Program
Middle East Communications Network (MCN) has today launched its Transformers Leadership Development Program. The unique program – a first in the region for the media and advertising industry – is part of MCN’s aim to develop best-in-breed talent for its future leadership across its multi-agency, multi-location footprint in the MENA region. The roll out follows More Info »
Namshi.com appoints new Fashion Editor
Sarah Zakzouk has been appointed as Fashion Editor at Namshi.com. Heading up the editorial side of the business, Sarah joins the team from her previous position at Style.com/Arabia, as well as her time spent as a freelance writer in the region’s fashion and lifestyle domain. “I am excited by the evolving fashion landscape in the More Info »
Blue Apple to represent VKOOL®
The KAPICO Group, a global conglomerate, has appointed Blue Apple to handle the PR account for their premium window tinting film brand VKOOL®, following a competitive pitch. VKOOL® is a market leader in high-performance premium window film for automotive, architectural, commercial and residential, as well as marine applications. The PR mandate has been initiated with immediate effect, More Info »
Stylist Arabia welcomes new editorial team
Fashion and lifestyle weekly Stylist Arabia has welcomed the new members of its editorial team. In addition to Devinder Bains as Editor of the magazine, Laura Chubb joins as Acting Deputy Editor, with Dina Yassin as Acting Fashion and Beauty Editor. Set to launch this October, the weekly ‘freemium’ magazine will start with a circulation of 50,000 More Info »
ITP Publishing to launch Arabic women’s website
ITP Consumer Publishing has announced plans to launch a digital-only, high-end, Arabic women’s website – AnaEmra’a. The site will be the first digital-only offering to join the company’s rising portfolio of lifestyle titles, and is set to officially launch in October 2014, with a series of events and bloggers’ teas across the GCC region. Geared towards a More Info »
EMS appoints Managing Director MEA
EMEA’s leading roadshow truck provider, Event Marketing Solutions (EMS), has appointed Lucy Miller as Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. An experienced marketing and events professional within the region, Lucy has spent 12 years with B2B marketing and advertising agency Gyro. In her new role, Lucy will drive business for EMS from the More Info »
MCG Associates announces new Director
MCG Associates, a leading international executive search and recruitment company specialising in the communications industry across the Middle East, has appointed Kate Watson as Director. Kate joins from Fabric Recruitment, where she spent four years as Senior Consultant MENA, responsible for maintaining and growing Fabric’s client and candidate base, as well as developing solid relationships More Info »
Mint Leaf of London, Dubai appoints PR agency
PRCo Dubai has been appointed to represent Mint Leaf of London, Dubai as its public relations agency in the GCC. Established in 2003 in London, Mint Leaf’s newly launched Dubai venue is located on the 15th floor of the Emirates Financial Towers in the heart of DIFC, and offers contemporary Indian cuisine with a modern More Info »
Bijal Soni joins Namshi.com
Bijal Soni has been appointed as PR Manager at Namshi.com, a leading online fashion destination in the Middle East. Set to head up the PR department, Bijal joins the team from TOH PR, where for the past two years she led the fashion and beauty team as Senior Account Manager. “I am thrilled to be More Info »