FourFourTwo Arabia launches in the region
International football magazine FourFourTwo launches in the UAE as fourfourtwoarabia.com. Published by Motivate Publishing, fourfourtwoarabia.com will be available in English and Arabic to offer football lovers across the Middle East insightful analysis and access to the biggest games, as well as advice on playing better and witty coverage of football matches. “The launch of fourfourtwoarabia.com is another huge step for Motivate’s ever More Info »
Performance Communications secures automotive brands
Sports and automotive communications specialists, Performance Communications has been appointed by General Motors to represent GMC, Cadillac and ACDelco in the Middle East. General Motors is an automotive manufacturer and service provider for a range of brands including Cadillac, GMC and ACDelco. Performance Communications will provide communications support and manage all PR activities for Cadillac, GMC More Info »
The Hugo agency wins German Doner franchise
The Hugo Agency has been appointed as the digital communications provider for SQWR in the UAE. SQWR is a German Doner franchise differentiated by its quality and fusion of German traditional delicacies with new flavours. The Hugo Agency will manage all digital communications for the brand, along with creative elements across digital and print channels. “SQWR More Info »
TishTash wins luxury candle brand
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, TishTash has been appointed as the PR partner for Cocolux Australia. Distributed by The Little Birdy Group, Cocolux Australia is a luxury fragrance brand that specialises in making candles from pure coconut wax and is free from harmful ingredients. TishTash will manage all Cocolux Australia’s PR activities for the region More Info »
Al Fahim Group appoints Garage 366
Dubai-based integrated solutions agency, Garage 366 has been appointed as the media and creative agency for Al Fahim Group in the UAE. Established in 1958, Al Fahim Group is a general trading enterprise comprised of a group of companies from various sectors including the automotive, hospitality and industrial industry in the UAE. Garage 366 will More Info »
FIPP appoints new President and CEO
FIPP has appointed James Hewes to the role of President and CEO starting September, 2017. James previously worked in the UK with BBC Worldwide’s Haymarket Exhibitions as Director and The Art Newspaper as Interim CEO. He later moved to the UAE and worked at Gulf News Publishing as Publishing Director, was appointed to FIPP’s Management Board More Info »
Jensen Matthews to handle business school
Creative marketing and PR agency, Jensen Matthews has been appointed as the PR agency for SP Jain School of Global Management in Dubai. Founded in 2004, SP Jain is a business school that provides a learning experience that is crafted for the global business leaders of the 21st century. Jensen Matthews will handle all PR More Info »
LinkedIn Marketing Awards launches
LinkedIn has launched LinkedIn Marketing Awards across the Middle East and Europe. The new marketing awards aims to celebrate the best B2B campaigns and content across the region and is now open for entires to businesses of all sizes. The deadline for submissions will be on September 7, 2017 with the finalist to be shortlisted More Info »
Ruth Bradley Consulting wins contemporary hotel
Dubai-based PR and marketing consultancy, Ruth Bradley Consulting has been appointed as the PR partner for dusitD2 Kenz. dusitD2 Kenz is a contemporary hotel with a unique arts and culture positioning that offers an artistic ‘hangout’ space for residents as well as tourists. Ruth Bradley will be responsible for all dusitD2 Kenz’s PR operations, spa More Info »
The National relaunches in the UAE
Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, The National has relaunched in the UAE following its acquisition by International Media Investments (IMI). The revamped newspaper takes on a new logo and a complete enhancement of its print and digital platforms as well as a focus on its digital content to include daily video content podcasts, live and interactive video More Info »