Joe Nicolas promoted to Regional Managing Director
MENA-based creative media agency, UM MENA has promoted Joe Nicolas to the role of Regional Managing Director. Having joined UM MENA in 2009 as Regional Director of Communications Planning and most recently, holding the position of Head of Strategy and Integration, Joe has built teams and contributed to the agency’s client success, and helped develop More Info »
Sri Lankan-based hotel appoints CSPR Group
Dubai-based boutique agency, CSPR Group has been appointed by Arabella On Boossa as its PR agency in the UAE. Arabella On Boossa is a private boutique hotel based in Sri Lanka that aims to maintain the Sri Lankan traditions, while allowing complete tranquillity for its guests. CSPR Group will handle all marketing and PR activities More Info »
Go digital or rest in print!
Leah Simpson, Senior Editor, POPSUGAR Middle East, talks with TeamTMN on why she thinks it’s time, now, more than ever to pave your way into online journalism and offers advice on how to make the transition. Saying that it’s time to delve into a digital career is not something I imagined I would still be More Info »
TishTash appoints new Senior Account Manager
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, TishTash has appointed Celine Driscoll to the role of Senior Account Manager. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications and events, Celine has worked across several beauty brands including Crabtree & Evelyn, Estee Lauder and MAC Cosmetics. In her new role, she will work across a number of More Info »
Mydubai-wedding.com launches
New wedding vlog, mydubai-wedding.com launches in the UAE. Founded by Dubai-based Wedding Planner, Tania Kreindler, mydubai-wedding.com aims to grow content constantly by covering new venues and showcasing styling ideas with the help of hotels and suppliers that has been tried and tested, helping couples make an informed choice on their wedding plans. “As huge believers More Info »
PRCO Dubai secures luxury hospitality brand
PRCO Dubai has been appointed by LUX* Resorts & Hotels as its GCC PR consultant. LUX* Resorts & Hotels is a Mauritian-based hospitality brand that aims to provide an experience that would change its guests’ perceptions of their holiday destination. PRCO Dubai will be responsible for the PR operations and organisation of the individual as More Info »
Spotlight Productions launches in the UAE
New production company, Spotlight Productions launches in the UAE. Spotlight Productions aims to offer videography and photography services to meet the requirements of clients and help communicate their message in an engaging manner as well as creating captivating content to bring their stories and announcements into the spotlight. The new company will see its co-founders More Info »
Grayling Welcomes New Account Director
Global communications firm, Grayling UAE, has appointed Lauren Ramey to the role of Account Director. With over five years of experience in strategic communications planning, international media relations and issues management, Lauren previously worked as Director of Communications Planning in the Office of the Premier of Ontario in Canada before moving to the GCC and More Info »
CIPR and MEPRA launch new training programme
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has partnered with the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) to launch new training programme, MEPRA Academy. MEPRA Academy aims to provide professional development opportunities across the region and will see CIPR provide exclusive access to MEPRA members on its continuing professional development (CPD) online portal. The new More Info »
BUZ MMC launches new integrated communications platform
Dubai-based full-service marketing and events agency, BUZ MMC has launched new integrated communications expertise concept, ICE by BUZ. The new division aims to offer full 360-degree market exposure and deliver projects at a fast pace across social, digital and on-line platforms as well as for classic PR. The new division launch will also see the More Info »