DPQ Communications wins Kanpai PR contract
DPQ Communications has won the PR contract for Kanpai, the contemporary Japanese restaurant and luxurious bar located within Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai. Senior PR & Marketing Manager Chloe Geake will be overseeing the account. “Kanpai is a fantastic brand and we’re looking forward to promoting them further in the hospitality and lifestyle market,” says Katie Harvey, More Info »
Paz Marketing wins ASUS Middle East PR account
Paz Marketing has been appointed as the official PR agency for ASUS Middle East. The global technology brand has previously worked with the agency on a project basis and has now moved to a long-term retainer. “PAZ Marketing has been incredibly proactive and professional throughout the campaign we did together,” says Nour Naddour, Marketing Specialist, ASUS Middle More Info »
Iris Public Relations signs Orlane
Iris Public Relations has been appointed to handle the PR activities for international skincare brand Orlane in the UAE. Distributed in about 75 countries, Orlane was the first brand to use truly active ingredients in its products, including the B21 Bio-Energic Anti-Aging Complex. “Our aim is to increase brand visibility and create more awareness for Orlane’s key More Info »
The Qode wins The Grooming Company PR account
The Qode has been appointed as the new PR representatives of The Grooming Company (TCG) portfolio of brands. TCG is represented by beauty and grooming brands, N.BAR, JetSet and 1847. “We are thrilled to be working with The Grooming Company who pioneered men’s and women’s grooming the the UAE,” says Ayman Fakoussa, Managing Partner, The Qode. “Despite their growth More Info »
Katch signs Choix Patisserie PR account
Katch International have been awarded the PR contract for Choix Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire. Inspired by multi-Michelin starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire, the restaurant will launch at InterContinental, Dubai Festival City in March 2014. “We are very happy to have Choix Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire onboard,” says Stephanie Woollams, Director, Katch International. More Info »
Georgina Wilson-Powell to step down at CPI Media
Georgina Wilson-Powell has announced she will step down at CPI Media Group at the end of next week. Having worked at CPI Media Group as Group Editor since November 2011, launching Hospitality Business Middle East in 2012 and Lonely Planet Traveller Middle East in 2013, Georgina is giving up her newly appointed position as Group Managing Editor to travel More Info »
Expose lands Kardashian Kollection account
Expose Communications has won the PR contract to oversee the launch of the Kardashian Kollection sunglasses in the Middle East. This will be followed by a full range of sun and prescription eye wear, to be announced later this year. “We are excited to launch the collection in the Middle East, especially as the Kardashian More Info »
ITP Consumer to re-launch VIVA magazine
ITP Consumer is to re-launch VIVA magazine to become the region’s only handbag sized magazine specifically targeting working women aged 25 years plus. After 10 years in the region, the home-grown title will tackle issues relevant to the modern women in the Middle East. The new look will be revealed in the March issue and More Info »
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