Fiona Falconer wins mariadowling PR account
mariadowling has appointed Fiona Falconer as the company’s new PR representative, handling PR for the Dubai-based mariadowling salon and the mariadowling branded range of hair products. “mariadowling is the ultimate creative hair brand in the region and is a true home-grown success story,” says Fiona. “I will be building on the already strong profile she has created More Info »
PR Account Manager, Farah Zoghbi
Farah Zoghbi talks change in pace and publication quality from her twelve years in the Emirates
DABO & CO announces key appointments
Independent integrated communications agency, DABO & CO has announced a series of key appointments to its growing multi-national team. The move will significantly add to the existing talent at the firm as it looks to meet the growing demand for sophisticated communications services in the market. Leading the series of strategic appointments, Alexandra Williams joins More Info »
The impact of online development for editorial content
Adapt your content or risk being left behind, says content copywriter, Karen Osman…
Should internships be paid?
With the minimum wage debate raging, we ask, should internships be paid?
Sensasia Urban Spa signs on with Think
UAE-based spa chain SensAsia Urban Spa has appointed Think to handle all its PR and marketing activities, effective immediately. “SensAsia Urban Spas stand out as being non-stuffy, forward-thinking and slick, which is actually the rule of thumb that applies to every element of the Think company profile,” says Sarah Walker, PR Director, Think. “I have More Info »
Joernals tech website relaunches
Joernals, the technology and multimedia website aimed at consumer electronic customers in the region has been newly relaunched. The website was originally launched by Joe Akkawi in 2012, and after a brief break – and sleek redesign – Joernals is back. The website has now expanded to include coverage of mobile applications, gadgets, tech events, More Info »
Priyanka Pradhan joins Sorbet Magazine
Priyanka Pradhan is to join Sorbet Magazine as Features Editor commencing next week. Formerly Assistant Editor of T Emirates: The New York Times Style Magazine, and journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East, Priyanka has worked in various roles with a background in fashion and lifestyle in Mumbai as well as Dubai. “I love the concept behind the magazine More Info »
Ovation PR win Speedo Middle East account
Speedo, the world’s leading swimwear brand has appointed Ovation Public Relations to deliver its global campaign ‘Get Speedo Fit’ in 2014. “Speedo is passionate about life in and around the water, developing technologies to support swimming from grass-roots through to elite level,” says Rebecca Liedtke, Managing Director, Ovation Public Relations. “The benefits that swimming brings, More Info »
Michaela Williams joins Good Housekeeping team
Michaela Williams has joined the Good Housekeeping Middle East team as Deputy Editor. Formerly Hotels Editor for QANTAS The Australian Way magazine, Editor of beauty blog Lather Rinse Repeat and Online Beauty Contributor for Cosmopolitan Australia, Michaela takes over the role from Yi-Hwa Hanna, who recently moved across to Women’s Health Middle East. Michaela will be working across beauty, fashion, More Info »