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DMS signs as sales partner for Kooora.com
Digital Media Services (DMS), which serves as the digital arm of Choueiri Group, has been appointed as the exclusive media sales representative for digital sports publication, Kooora.com. Kooora.com provides coverage of everything related to sports, from up-to-the-minute scores and news, in-depth and often controversial analysis, to team decisions, transfers and stadium reviews, information on referees, amongst other related topics. More Info »
BBC Good Food winners announced
The fourth annual BBC Good Food Middle East Awards took place on Wednesday evening at The Address, Dubai Marina. New category winners included Best New Restaurant, Doha, which was awarded to Market by Jean Georges, W Doha Hotel & Residences, Best Seafood Restaurant, which went to Bice Mare, and Best Experiential Dining, which was awarded to The More Info »
DPQ wins Pizza Express PR Account
Pizza Express has appointed DPQ Communications to oversee its PR activity for the UAE. Representing both the Jazz@PizzaExpress and Pizza Express brands, DPQ will cover all seven branches in the UAE. “We’re really excited to have this brand on board,” says Katie Harvey, Co-founder and Managing Director, DPQ Communications. “The DPQ team love Jazz@PizzaExpress and we More Info »
Aziza Communications wins Don Alfonso account
Aziza Communications has been appointed as PR representative for Don Alfonso 1890. The two-Michelin star Italian restaurant brand is due to open in mid-March in the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai, and is the fourth Don Alfonso 1890 restaurant to open, following launches in Macau, Marrakesh and Rome. “We’re thrilled to add Don Alfonso 1890 to our More Info »
Sephora appoints The Qode to manage GCC PR
The Qode has been appointed to represent French cosmetic chain Sephora as its PR agency in the Middle East. Account Director, Rania Kfoury, will oversee the account, that was previously held by Havas PR. “Sephora represents the youthful and modern face of beauty,” says Rania. “Working on the exclusive brands Sephora has, as well as More Info »
Katie Heskett joins Gulf News Magazines
Previously Publisher at ITP Consumer Publishing for the Ahlan! Group of magazines and websites, Katie Heskett has joined Gulf News Magazines as Associate Publisher for the Women’s Lifestyle and Homes & Interiors brands. Currently focusing on Aquarius and InsideOut magazines and websites, Katie is also working on new launches in 2014. “After eight great years More Info »
OMD wins Beiersdorf digital account
Following a multi-agency pitch, Beiersdorf has selected OMD to lead, design and execute its comprehensive digital strategy. This move builds on the media services already provided by OMD, which include communications planning and investments, digital display, social media, performance marketing and analytics. OMD’s approach was to identify an overarching theme that would strengthen the bond More Info »
Ultratravel Middle East trebles circulation
Ultratravel Middle East has announced it will vastly increase its circulation effective from the Spring issue, available from March 20, 2014. The magazine will treble its print run, with over 174,000 copies to be released in separate Arabic and English editions. Two major newspapers will carry the bulk of distribution, with 109,000 Arabic copies being delivered with Al More Info »
AVIAREPS launches global PR platform
AVIAREPS, a global leader in tourism, aviation, hospitality and trade promotion representation, has launched a Global Public Relations Platform specifically tailored for tourism, hospitality, airline and trade promotion entities seeking economical PR solutions. The platform, launched at the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, Spain, provides effective brand, product and service awareness activities among More Info »