Online search platform appoints The MediaVantage
CarInsight.com, an online automotive search engine, has appointed The MediaVantage as its media sales representatives across the Middle East. The agency will be responsible for selling advertising space as well as manage all related commercial opportunities for the platform. “With this partnership, we are looking forward to further expansion of CarInsight.com,” says Rahul Kulshreshtha, Founder, More Info »
TishTash secures new beauty client
TishTash Marketing and Public Relations has been appointed by Daily Concepts to handle its PR activity in the region. Based in California, Daily Concepts is a line of bathing beauty tools that will be available at retail outlets such as Waitrose, Spinneys, MumzWorld and The Organic Café across the UAE. “I find I do my More Info »
Q Communications secures hospitality account
Rosewood Abu Dhabi has appointed Q Communications as its content and social media agency. Located on Al Maryah Island, Rosewood Abu Dhabi is directly connected to The Galleria and Cleveland Clinic, and is home to a selection of F&B outlets such as Sambusek, Dai Pai Dong and Hidden Bar. The agency will be responsible for More Info »
Bell Pottinger barred from PRCA
British multinational PR and marketing firm, Bell Pottinger has been expelled from the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), following an investigation into its work for Oakbay Capital in South Africa. Bell Pottinger’s membership has been terminated with immediate effect and the company won’t be eligible to reapply for PRCA’s corporate membership for a minimum More Info »
The Collective Communications secures new account
Abu Dhabi-based scientific center, The International Astronomy Center (IAC) appoints The Collective Communications to handle its PR operations across the region. The agency will be responsible for all communication activity relating to the launch of IAC’s first series of workshop style courses. “A prestigious and trusted astronomical reference, not only within this region, but also More Info »
Facebook launches safety resources for journalists
As part of the Facebook Journalism Project, the social media platform has launched ‘Facebook Safety for Journalists’ along with a dedicated safety page under the ‘Facebook for Journalists’ website. Created in partnership with the European Journalism Centre, the Committee to Protect Journalists, ConnectSafely, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and the James W. Foley Legacy, ‘Facebook More Info »
expose to represent e-commerce platform
expose-communications has been appointed as the PR partner for e-commerce platform, Thouqi.com. Launched in 2014, Thouqi.com falls under the umbrella of Tawseel e-commerce group and features products from over 80 luxury Middle Eastern fashion brands. “We are thrilled to add another e-commerce platform to our growing portfolio,” says Dana Abdelhadi, Managing Partner, expose-communications. “Thouqi.com is More Info »
Motivate appoints new Features Editor
Motivate Publishing has appointed Greg Synnott to the role of Features Editor for What’s On Magazine. With over seven years of editorial experience, Greg has worked freelance with several publications as well as launched his independent music website in Ireland, 7billionpeople.net and most recently worked at Fairfax Media, New Zealand, as Social Media Producer for More Info »
Five Minute Focus – TMN Legal Initiative
With the launch of the ‘TMN Legal Initiative’ by The Media Network (TMN) and Al Tamimi & Company, Team TMN sit down with Fiona Robertson, Senior Associate at Al Tamimi & Company to talk about the new initiative and what to expect… Tell us about the concept behind the ‘TMN Legal Initiative’… It became evident More Info »
TMN launches legal initiative for small businesses
The Media Network has partnered with Al Tamimi & Company to launch ‘TMN Legal Initiative’ for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UAE’s media industry. The programme aims to provide a platform for the smaller agencies to consult media-specialised lawyers at a fraction of the regular cost. With the retainer-fee split between four agencies, More Info »