Khyara Ranaweera joins Expose Communications
Khyara Ranaweera has joined the Expose Communications team as PR and Digital Executive. Khyara joins Expose Communications from DABO & CO, where she worked with the boutique consumer team on a range of clients, such as Jumeirah Restaurants and ARTE Madrid. “I am thrilled to be joining Expose Communications; with some great new additions and the growing demand for More Info »
Emerging Beauty Brands signs Oribe Hair Care
Emerging Beauty Brands, the distributor for niche market beauty brands, has signed the PR and marketing account for Oribe Hair Care. Established for over 30 years, this is the first time that Oribe Hair Care will be available in the Middle East, and Emerging Beauty Brands are the first to handle and represent the brand More Info »
Communications from the Inside Out
Communications should start from the inside out, says In2Consulting’s Managing Partner, Anne Bleeker
Features Editor, Danae Mercer
Motivate’s Features Editor Danae Mercer talks about finding her feet in Dubai and her new role…
Fiona Paterson joins The Indian Trumpet
Fiona Paterson has joined Dubai based e-magazine The Indian Trumpet as Assistant Editor. Fiona has extensive editorial experience with UK and Australian publications, and continues to work as Copywriter and Editor for publications in the UK. In her new position, Fiona plans to expand the editorial reach of the bi-monthly online magazine, which targets the non-resident Indian More Info »
BPA releases circulation and media data
BPA Worldwide has announced the concurrent release of circulation and media data in the region for the six-month period, which ended December 31, 2013. The figures cover media operations based in 8 Middle Eastern countries – UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Libya, Oman and Qatar. Included in the report are the average qualified circulations More Info »
Sandra Lane joins Revolution Middle East
Sandra Lane has joined Arab Publishing Partners (APP) as Editor-in-Chief of its new launch, Revolution Middle East. Sandra previously served as Editor of Revolution Middle East when Pinpoint Media Group was the licence-holder, and she will now take charge of the luxury goods and watches magazine. It is the latest title to be launched by More Info »
Marka discloses PR & Ad expenditure for IPO
Marka, the retail operator that recently listed its shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has disclosed in its prospectus that AED 5.1million was spent on the PR campaign and advertising expenses for its initial public offering (IPO). The PR campaign was led by New Perspective Media, and the circa AED 5million investment in marketing More Info »
Alicia Buller to leave Motivate
Alicia Buller has announced that she will be stepping down as Editor of Gulf Business as of April 30, 2014. With over 10 years of journalism experience specialising in Middle Eastern business, Alicia is now accepting work as a freelance writer and editor. Her portfolio includes both business and consumer titles, such as Arabian Business, More Info »
Figjam wins Urban Bites contract
Figjam has signed a brand development and marketing contract with Urban Bites, a ready-to-eat outlet brand based in Abu Dhabi. The concept offers a ready-to-eat menu for dine in or take away, and the appointment of Figjam coincides with Urban Bites’ upcoming launch of a new outlet on Airport Road. “Helping to develop and market More Info »