COPIA wins VIP Room PR account
COPIA has announced Vip Room as the newest client to its extensive portfolio of lifestyle brands. Vip Room, the internationally acclaimed St Tropez, Paris, Cannes Film Festival and Monaco GP nightclub brand, has redefined Dubai’s luxury nightlife scene with its launch in December 2012 in the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the tallest hotel in the world. “We More Info »
Sales team grows at BBC Good Food ME
Luke Britton has joined the BBC Good Food Middle East team as Sales Manager in the run up to its sixth birthday issue next month. Luke is responsible for new business as well as The 25 Guides series, which include the UAE Brunch Guide and the Dubai F&B Guide.
TOH PR signs new PR client Vintage Bloom
Toh PR’s ever-increasing portfolio of clients now includes Vintage Bloom – a luxurious floral studio offering international floral trends. Founded in 2011 by floral designer Nada Gokal, Vintage Bloom offers creative vision, vast experience and passion for crafting magical moments.
Hype magazine welcomes new Editor
Lesley Wright has been named as the new Editor at Hype: Powered By Mixmag magazine, the nightlife and music guide, available free, weekly, throughout the UAE. Previously Editor of world-renowned dance music title DJ Magazine in London for nine years, Lesley started her new role at Motivate Publishing this week. “I’m really thrilled to be joining this exciting new title,” says Lesley. More Info »
Weber Shandwick MENA wins Aramex PR account
Weber Shandwick MENA announced today its partnership with Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider. Following a recent competitive pitch process, the public relations agency was appointed Aramex’s strategic communications consultant. As Aramex continues to diversify its business and expand into new emerging markets, the company was looking for an established international agency to More Info »
Style.com Arabia launches smartphone app
Style.com Arabia has announced the launch of its iPhone app, available now in the iTunes App Store. Pledging to bring the latest and greatest fashion news from the Middle East and around the world, the app will cover the world’s leading fashion shows, parties and people. An iPad first edition will be available soon. Style.com More Info »
Tishtash wins Future Kids PR account
Natasha Hatherall, Managing Director of boutique PR agency, TishTash, has announced Future Kids Accelerated Learning Centre (FKALC) as the agency’s latest account win. Offering preschool programmes and accelerated learning activities, FKALC offers whole brain training using a right brain education approach, which encourages children to use the brain as effectively as possible. “We’re really excited to welcome Future Kids to More Info »
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What’s On Web Editor, Matthew Fortune
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New Editor of Open Skies announced
Gareth Rees has taken over as Editor of Emirates Airline’s inflight magazine, Open Skies, published by Motivate Publishing. Previously Food Editor of What’s On magazine, Gareth was promoted to Deputy Editor of the multi award-winning monthly title in January 2012, and now replaces former editor, Conor Purcell. “As anybody who has picked up a copy on an Emirates flight will know, More Info »