Ampersand and IPA form new partnership
Marketing and talent consultancy, Ampersand has partnered with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) to provide training courses across the MENA region. The partnership will see IPA offer advertising and marketing training across four main courses including the Foundation Certificate for new business owners, the Eff Test for those involved in effective measurement, the More Info »
POP Communications wins coconut water brand
Vita Coco has appointed POP Communications as their PR agency to represent their coconut range in the UAE. Vita Coco provides customers with clear, fat-free natural coconut water and also recently launched Vita Coconut Oil, a new organic and extra-virgin oil. POP Communications will be responsible for both products in the UAE and will increase More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Rob Chilton
Team TMN catch up with Rob Chilton, Editor at Edgar Middle East who talks about his role and what he thinks of the media industry in the Middle East… Name: Rob Chilton Age: 42 Nationality: British Current Job Title: Editor, Edgar Middle East When did you first arrive in Dubai? April 2013. Which feels like five More Info »
Rituals Cosmetics appoints The Qode
Natural beauty and wellness experts, Rituals Cosmetics has appointed The Qode as its PR agency in the UAE. Founded in the Netherlands, Rituals Cosmetics aims to create an all-round self-care experience through an extensive range of therapeutic essence, aromas, skin-care, beauty and bath essentials. The Qode will manage all Rituals Cosmetics’ PR and communications activities across the More Info »
Jensen Matthews to represent Omani fast-food restaurant
Dubai-based PR and corporate communications agency, Jensen Matthews has been appointed as the PR partner for Shuwa Express in the GCC. Shuwa Express is a fast-food restaurant that offers Omani inspired traditional food with a modern touch. Jensen Matthews will handle all PR and corporate communication strategy as well as execution for the franchise. The More Info »
RBBi appoints new CEO
Digital marketing agency, Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi) has promoted Caroline Dickin to the role of CEO. With over 12 years of experience in the digital and marketing sectors, Caroline joined RBBi in 2014 as Director of Media and most recently held the role of Managing Director – Performance Marketing and Analytics, where she drove More Info »
Banking brand reappoints Spark Foundry
Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Media, has been retained as the official media agency for UAE-based banking brand, Emirates NBD. Spark Foundry will primarily focus on consistently articulating Emirates NBD’s ambition in the marketplace to grow as the most innovative bank in the UAE’s banking industry. The agency will also support what the brand is More Info »
The Qode to represent luxury brand
Dubai-based luxury communications agency, The Qode has been appointed as the PR partner for MCM in the UAE. Founded in Germany, MCM is a luxury brand that offers a diverse range of bag creations, stylish footwear and travel accessories dedicated to authentic fashion. The Qode will be responsible for all PR and communication activities for More Info »
Active DMC makes new promotion
Dubai-based agency, Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications) has promoted Yasser Zeriz to the role of Senior Account Executive. Having joined Active DMC in 2015, Yasser previously held the role of Account Executive, where he grew and supported the team in Arabic media relations. In his new role, he will continue to work with the team and More Info »
Pinpoint Media Group welcomes Rob Chilton
Rob Chilton will be continuing his role as Editor of Edgar Middle East after Pinpoint Media Group’s recent acquisition of Lux Media Group. Having joined the magazine in 2015, Rob oversaw its print and online editions, and also represented the title during a weekly radio slot on Dubai Eye. Rob will continue to work across Edgar Middle East’s print, digital and More Info »