Expose Communications signs Rhong-Tiam
Expose Communications has won the PR account to handle traditional Thai restaurant Rhong-Tiam in Dubai. Rhong-Tiam currently has restaurants in Texas, China, Japan and Canada, and its first Middle Eastern launch will take place in June 2014, in Business Bay. “I am a big fan of Rhong-Tiam and love what the brand represents, by offering More Info »
Omnicom Media Group signs The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East and Africa has appointed Omnicom Media Group as lead agency to handle its communications planning and media implementation, effective July 1, 2014. This will be at a regional level and in the UK and Ireland, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, Nordics, and the Emerging Markets More Info »
Transform Awards announces MENA finalists
The MENA edition of Europe’s annual Transform Awards has revealed the names of the regional finalists. Those shortlisted for the 2014 Transform Awards MENA include Commercial Bank of Qatar and Industry, du, Mey (Diageo) and Landor Associates and Toyota Al-Futtain and Bellwether Brands in the ‘Best brand evolution’ category. In addition to this, entries shortlisted for More Info »
Expose Communications signs ChikaLicious
Expose Communications has won the PR account to handle New York based dessert bar, ChikaLicious. Established in 2003, ChickaLicious Dessert Bar features innovative individual desserts, and is set to open in Dubai this summer. The dessert experience will be prepared by Chef David Schour, who will act as ChikaLicious’s ambassador for the Middle East. “We More Info »
3 days left to vote for VIVA Beauty Awards 2014
Voting for the 7th annual VIVA Beauty Awards will close May 10, 2014. This year there are 21 VIVA Beauty awards, which will be presented across 12 overall categories in the prestige and mass market respectively. These include – Best Foundation, Best Perfume, Best Mascara, Best Nail Polish, Best Hair Salon, Best Nail Spa, Best More Info »
Sarah Jacotine joins Logistics Middle East
Sarah Jacotine has joined ITP as Editor of Logistics Middle East. Sarah previously worked in public relations as Account Manager at Aziza Communications, and prior to this as Communications Officer with Norwich City Council in the UK. As Editor of the B2B magazine, Sarah will report on all aspects of the logistics industry in the region, More Info »
Harper’s Bazaar to launch first Arabic edition
Leading fashion publication Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, part of ITP Publishing, is to launch Harper’s Bazaar: The Season – its first ever definitive guide to the fashion season in Arabic. Launching in late September this year, the oversize book will showcase the best of both international and regional A/W14 collections, from couture and ready-to-wear to accessories and beauty, More Info »
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