Rahman Risilia joins MCG Group
MCG Group has appointed Rahman Risilia to the role of Managing Director – MENA of its recruitment brands, MCG& Associates and Kemistry. With 16 years of experience in recruitment across the marketing, digital, communications, IT and sales sectors, Rahman has worked with Mackenzie Jones Middle East as Sales, Marketing, Digital Manager and most recently with More Info »
PR is a commitment, not a short-term fling!
Shraddha Barot Amariei, Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at White Label Media Group, talks about the benefits of growing an agency in the Middle East and how long-term partnerships help the client… I started White Label Media as a passion project, back in 2012 and has purely grown based on referrals. Humble beginnings with no More Info »
Katch International makes new hire
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has appointed Sean Hahessy to the role of Creative Copywriting Specialist. With a degree in English History from University of Limerick and five years of writing and editing experience, Sean has worked with Skydive Dubai as Content Writer and Editor, and most recently with Sahara Real Estate as Learning More Info »
OSN wins Media and Marketing Company of the year
MENA-based entertainment network, OSN has been named Media and Marketing Company of the Year at the Gulf Business Awards 2017. The awards aim to celebrate companies and business leaders across nine industries including tourism, media and marketing and recognised OSN for its leadership position in the entertainment industry across the region. “It is a privilege More Info »
expose communications secures new clothing brand
Dubai-based communications agency, expose-communications, has been appointed by ANCHAVIKA to handle its PR operations in the region. Established in 2012 by Anchalee Vikasidnakhakun, the Thai womenswear brand creates designs that offer exquisite artistic craftsmanship and charm like no other. “We are very excited to add another wonderful brand from Thailand to our portfolio”, says Dana Abdelhadi, Managing Partner, expose-communications. More Info »
Think Liquorice has secured New York restaurant brand
Le Cirque has appointed Think Liquorice as its PR partner in the UAE. Boasting classic French fare with an Italian twist, Le Cirque is located in the iconic Ritz-Carlton, DIFC and is best known as the ‘glitziest restaurant in New York’ in the US. The agency will build the brand’s equity in Dubai with strategic More Info »
Amy Piek is promoted at Bell Pottinger Middle East
Bell Pottinger Middle East (BPME) has promoted Amy Piek to the role of Director. Having been with the agency for over three years, Amy was previously Associate Partner and assisted in building the firm’s Financial Communications & Investor Relations practice. In her new role, she will work alongside fellow Director Tim Falconer (Dubai) and Archie More Info »
Sasan Saeidi joins J. Walter Thompson
Global communications agency, J. Walter Thompson has appointed Sasan Saeidi as the new CEO for the agency’s gulf operations. Having previously worked with FP7 as Managing Director, McCann group in Dubai since 2011, Sasan brings with him 18 years of experience in strategy, account management, business development and has led teams in North America as More Info »
Caroline Rowe joins Media One Hotel
Media One Hotel has appointed Caroline Rowe as Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 10 years of global marketing strategy experience, Caroline previously worked in Shanghai with Three on the Bund in the Communications department and in New Delhi as a PR consultant for Perfect Relations. In her most recent position with the Taj More Info »
PRCO wins luxurious Montenegro development project
PRCO Dubai has been appointed by Lustica Bay in Montenegro to handle its PR activities in the region. Situated bewtween Budva, Kotor and Tivat, the luxury development project is a gateway for visitors and homeowners to the beautiful natural and historical settings and includes waterfront apartments, hillside townhouses and exclusive private villas. The agency will More Info »