Emerging Beauty Brands sign picture polish deal
Dubai-based beauty distributor, Emerging Beauty Brands, has signed an agreement to distribute and cover all PR and marketing activity for piCture pOlish in the Middle East. “The nail polish market has grown rapidly over the last few years and shows no signs of slowing down,” says Catherine Collins, Director of Emerging Beauty Brands. “With so More Info »
Expose win Lola B Design PR account
Expose Communications has signed new PR client, Lola B Design. Founded by renowned interior decorator and furniture designer Lola Beuyukian, Lola B Design creates bespoke furniture pieces blending modern and contemporary influences with a European touch. ”We’re excited to add Lola B Design to our expanding list of international home and interior accounts,” says Dana More Info »
Last chance to nominate for BBC Good Food awards
There’s only a few days left to nominate your favourite brands for this year’s BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2013 . Nominations close on September 30, and voting for the shortlisted venues runs from October 15-November 15. The fourth annual BBC Good Food Middle East Awards will be held at The Address, Dubai Marina on January More Info »
New PR for Saint Laurent revealed
It has been announced that Nadine Habayeb, former Senior Communication Executive at Havas PR, is the new public relations contact for Saint Laurent in the Middle East. No stranger to luxury fashion labels, Nadine previously represented brands such as Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc, Dsquared2, Loewe and Celine, and will now be responsible for building More Info »
Keeping things Fraîche
Team TMN formed an instant connection with Fraîche Café & Bistro, JLT
Seven Media win Reform Social & Grill PR account
Seven Media has announced its latest client win, Reform Social & Grill, which is due to launch in The Lakes Club, Dubai this October. The London-based gastro bar and restaurant brand will bring a quintessentially British experience to the UAE, taking inspiration from classic British gentlemen’s clubs. “We are extremely proud to be representing such More Info »
The Witch Doctor of Umm Suqeim
Craig Hawes talks exclusively about his newly published book, The Witch Doctor of Umm Suqeim
COPIA renews Asprey contract for second year
COPIA has retained the Asprey PR account after renewing the PR contract for another year. The brand, that has developed over generations into one of the finest jewellery and luxury goods houses, first signed with COPIA in 2012. “We are very excited to renew with Asprey for another year,” says Scarlett Woodhouse, Associate Director. “We More Info »
MCN launch specialist data and analytics unit
Middle East Communication Network (MCN), has announced the launch of Capella, a new specialised entity that will employ advanced media tools to guide strategy and improve the productivity of marketing and media spend for MCN’s client portfolio through consumer insights, research and performance analytics. Capella was conceived to leverage the ever-increasing volumes of Big Data More Info »
Elle Timms lands role at Conde Nast Traveller
Elle Timms, former Editor of Hello! Middle East, has announced she is to manage the fashion and beauty content for the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East launch issue. Starting with immediate effect, Elle will manage the ‘Travel & Style’ section, which is made up of both fashion and beauty content. “I am thrilled to be looking after the More Info »