SOCIATE to handle Spanish retail brand
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has been appointed as the PR agency for Stradivarius in the UAE. Stradivarius is a Spanish retail brand that offers luxurious items from fashion pieces to high-end accessories, adapting runway designs for affordable everyday wear. SOCIATE will handle the PR and marketing campaign for Stradivarius in the UAE. “With More Info »
Jennifer Gibson goes freelance
Jennifer Gibson, former Editor of good magazine, part of Motivate Publishing has gone freelance. Having joined Motivate in 2016, Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has worked on as well as contributed to a number of titles including VIVA, Hello! Middle East, What’s On Dubai, Emirates Man, Emirates Woman, Jumeirah, The More Info »
Shortlist for Young PR Lions MENA 2018 announced
PRCA MENA has released the shortlist for this year’s Young PR Lions MENA competition to find the best young PR professional in the region. Eight teams have been shortlisted to win the accolade this year and one of them will be heading to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to take part in the More Info »
Geometry Dubai welcomes new Executive Creative Director
Brand experience agency, Geometry has promoted Julian Hernandez to the role of Executive Creative Director of its Dubai office. Having joined Geometry in 2015, Julian worked as Executive Creative Director of the agency’s Hong Kong office, where he mentored the creative team and led the creative output across its list brands including Coca-Cola, Huawei and More Info »
SOCIATE to handle boutique hair salon
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has been appointed to represent Glamour Hair Salon in the UAE. Glamour is an elite boutique hair salon that offers an array of hair and beauty services from hair colouring to eyelash extensions and hair treatments. SOCIATE will be responsible for Glamour Hair Salon’s PR activities and events in More Info »
Momentum/CAI appoints new Managing Director
Momentum, part of Middle East Communications Network (MCN) has promoted Lina Fateen to the role of Managing Director of its Cairo office, Momentum/CAI. Lina joined MCN in 2002 as a part of FP7/CAI and most recently held the role of Deputy Managing Director at Momentum, where she worked on relaunching the agency as a full More Info »
New Executive Creative Director at Tonic International
Dubai-based independent creative agency, Tonic International has promoted Joao Camacho to the role of Executive Creative Director. Having joined the agency in 2016, Joao most recently held the role of Creative Director, where he restructured the creative team and transformed it into a high-level competitive department. In his new role, he will work on developing More Info »
Majlis PR & Events wins luxury resort account
Dubai-based boutique PR and communications agency, Majlis PR and Events has been appointed as the PR agency for Danat Al Ain Resort in the UAE. Managed by Danat Hotels and Resort, Danat Al Ain Resort is a five-star luxury property that offers guests a haven of peace and tranquility. Majlis PR and Events will be More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Caroline Dickin
We chat with Caroline Dickin, CEO at Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi), who talks about her current role and offers her thoughts on the digital marketing industry in the Middle East… Name: Caroline Dickin Age: 33 Nationality: UK Current job title: CEO, Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi) When did you first arrive in Dubai? In More Info »
Amr El Kalaawy gets promoted at FP7/CAI
Full-service advertising agency, FP7/MENA has promoted Amr El Kalaawy to the role of Managing Director of its Cairo office, FP7/CAI. With over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry in Egypt, Amr joined FP7/CAI in 2007 and most recently held the role of General Manager, where he aided in growing the digital offering and More Info »