Stylist to launch Middle East edition
Arab Publishing Partners (APP), part of the ITP Group, has announced today a new licensing agreement with London-based Shortlist Media Ltd. The first brand under license will be fashion and lifestyle weekly Stylist, and is set to launch in the UAE in September 2014, introducing the ‘freemium’ magazine sector to the market. Similar to its More Info »
Annie Turnell joins Insignia PR
Annie Turnell has joined Insignia PR as Account Executive. Prior to joining the team, Annie worked for BW&P, the executive search and selection company, recruiting specifically to the logistics and supply chain sector in the Middle East and South East Asia. Additionally, Annie previously operated in the retail market where she delivered client service for More Info »
TOH PR signs Rubicon Exotic Fruit Juice
TOH Public Relations has been appointed as the PR agency for the official launch of Rubicon Exotic Fruit Juice in the UAE. Founded in the UK in 1982, Rubicon exports from the UK to a number of countries both in Europe and other regions including Canada. “We are delighted to add Rubicon to our growing More Info »
Reem Maroun joins Insignia PR
Reem Maroun has joined the Insignia PR team as Associate PR Director. Previously, Reem managed the PR for Midrar Investment Management Company in Jordan, and prior to this was with the ASDA’A Amman office on accounts that included Microsoft, Xpress Telecommunications, Miss Sixty and Visa International. Notably, Reem was pivotal to the Royal Hashemite Court More Info »
octOpus wins at 20th Summit Creative Awards
The Summit International Awards has presented octOpus Advertising with a Bronze at the 2014 Summit Creative Awards. The Summit Creative Awards celebrates the creative achievements of small and medium-sized advertising agencies worldwide with annual billings under $30 million. This year saw over 5,000 submissions from 24 countries, with Dubai-based octOpus being recognised for its entry More Info »
GCC Government Social Media Summit announced
The 3rd annual GCC Government Social Media Summit will return to Dubai from 17-18 September 2014, with a new format to explore how innovative social networks can be leveraged by governments and organisations to achieve their communications and strategic goals. Held under the theme of ‘innovative social networks for effective collaboration and smart governance’, this More Info »
Eva Glele joins Active PR
Eva Glele has joined Active PR as Account Director. Eva joins the team from London, where she previously worked for Regus, the multinational corporation providing flexible workspaces, and was responsible for the design and implementation of corporate communication strategy across 28 MEA countries. Eva brings with her over 10 years of experience in domestic and More Info »
Ziff Davis and T-Break Media launch AskMen ME
Ziff Davis, the US-based digital media company, has announced an expanded licensing agreement with T-Break Media to publish men’s lifestyle portal, AskMen Middle East. Established in 1999, AskMen has become a global influence on men’s lifestyle matters, and the launch will combine content from AskMen’s worldwide network of contributors with locally created content specific for More Info »
Katch International signs IKKS
Katch International has won the PR account to manage French clothing brand IKKS in the UAE. Headquartered in Cholet, the IKKS brand designs are available for men, women and children in over 150 boutiques in France and other European countries, and with stores currently located in two Dubai malls.
EDGAR Daily launches online
EDGAR Middle East has announced the launch of its online platform, www.EDGARdaily.com. With Neil Churchill as Online Editor, the digital arm of the men’s luxury lifestyle magazine will provide daily content on all the things people have come to recognise about the brand – from in-depth reportage features and exclusive interviews, to style tips and regular More Info »