Smartly.io launches first Middle East office
Finnish-based Facebook marketing platform, Smartly.io, has launched its first Middle East office in Dubai. The marketing platform provides Facebook and Instagram advertising optimisation tools for leading advertisers in the region. The new office will help brands create and optimise campaigns with first-to-market solutions and features. Tegan Kerr, who previously worked with Effective Measure, takes on More Info »
Hospitality brand reappoints TCApr
Dubai-based travel specialist communications agency, TCApr has been reappointed by Six Senses Zighy Bay as its PR and media relations agency in the Middle East and GCC. Located in the Musandam Peninsula of the Sultanate of Oman, Six Senses Zighy Bay offers a distinctive design that hones the Omani traditions in architecture and layout. TCApr will be More Info »
PRCO Dubai wins residential property
PRCO Dubai has been appointed as the PR consultants for Jumeirah Luxury Living in the UAE. Jumeirah Luxury Living is a joint venture between Jumeirah Golf Estates and Luxury Living Investments that aims to create customisable homes with each individual’s tastes in mind. PRCO Dubai will handle all PR activities for Jumeirah Luxury Living in the UAE. “PRCO Dubai More Info »
Five Minute Focus – Marcomms360
With Marrcomms360 coming up, Team TMN sit down with Austyn Allison, Editor at Campaign Middle East, to find out what to expect from the upcoming event… When is the Marcomms360 conference and where will it be held? The conference will be taking place all day on October 4, at the Steigenberger Hotel in Business Bay, More Info »
The Agent to represent Katie Fielder
Dubai-based talent management agency, The Agent ME has been appointed to represent Katie Fielder in the Middle East. With 14 years of experience as a Broadcaster, Journalist and Public Speaker, Katie previously worked at City7 TV and currently works with Dubai One as News Anchor. The agency will represent Katie at events as an emcee, More Info »
Pop communications secures online boutique
Dubai-based e-boutique, BALMESSENCE has appointed POP Communications as its PR agency in the UAE. BALMESSENCE is an e-boutique that offers ethical beauty and niche perfumery to beauty and perfume lovers across the country. POP Communications will be responsible for all PR and collaboration opportunities with BALMESSENCE in the UAE. “The UAE has the potential to More Info »
Rebecca Platt joins St. Regis Doha
St. Regis Doha has appointed Rebecca Platt to the role of Director of Marketing. With experience in the marketing, PR and digital industry, Rebecca has worked across hotels such as the Shangri-La Group, InterContinental Hotel Group and Wyndham Hotels. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing marketing strategies, and media and partnership More Info »
Bloomberg Al Arabiya launches across the region
Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), publishers of Arab News, has signed an agreement with Bloomberg. The agreement will see the launch of Bloomberg Al Arabiya, a new multi-platform Arabic business and financial news service that aims to provide Arabic-speaking audiences around the world with news on various topics that shape the Middle East and More Info »
CSPR wins Spanish luxury villa
Dubai-based boutique agency, CSPR Group has been appointed by Casa La Vista as its PR agency in the Middle East. Casa La Vista is a luxury private villa based in Ibiza, Spain that offers traditional Mediterranean architecture and relaxing areas for its guests. CSPR Group will be handling all marketing and PR activities for the More Info »
ASDA’A appoints new Managing Director
Middle East-based PR agency ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller has appointed Hassan Fattah to the role of Managing Director. With a wealth of experience in media and communications, Hassan previously worked with The National as Editor-in-Chief and most recently with Brunswick Group as a partner. In his new role, he will provide the senior counsel to regional corporate and government More Info »