Is traditional media’s biggest strength also its bane?
Ravi Raman, Senior Vice President at Khaleej Times touches on the state of traditional media in the Middle East today, what they are doing wrong and what the newsroom of the future should look like… “Journalists generated and reported on their communities, but could not be part of it – however, social media has changed More Info »
Ali Nehme promoted at Publicis Media
Publicis Media, part of Publicis Groupe has promoted Ali Nehme to President of Innovation and Commerce, EMEA starting September, 2017. Ali joined Publicis Groupe in 2008 as a part of Starcom Mediavest Group and most recently held the position of Chief Strategy Officer at Publicis Media, where he oversaw the development and execution of the More Info »
BPG Cohn & Wolfe makes senior appointments
BPG Cohn & Wolfe has made three new appointments following the expansion plan of its corporate and technology practice. Hala Sarieddine has taken on the role of Account Director having previously worked with Weber Shandwick and most recently with Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Also appointed to the role of Account Director is Ajith Henry who has experience in handling More Info »
New promotion at DDB Dubai
DDB Dubai has appointed Iris Minnema to the role of Managing Director. Having joined DDB Amsterdam as Senior Account Manager in 2007, Iris moved to Dubai and most recently held the position of Business Director, where she worked across clients such as Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s and Dubai Parks and Resorts. In her new role, More Info »
TishTash wins homemade snack company
Beauty, health and wellness PR agency, TishTash has been appointed as the PR partner for The Snack Society. Founded by Kamilla Omarzay, The Snack Society offers homemade treats free from gluten, diary and sugar across the UAE. TishTash will be responsible for all of the band’s PR activities in the UAE. “We are excited to More Info »
Effies 2017 open for entries
The MENA Effie Awards (Effies), hosted and organised by MediaQuest, is now accepting entries for its ninth edition, set to take place on November 15, 2017. Aiming to recognise effective and innovative marketing in the region, the programme will honour brands across 29 industry-specific award categories, including a newly launched addition for the 2017 ceremony, More Info »
New Editor-in-Chief at The National
UAE-based newspaper, The National, recently acquired by International Media Investments (IMI) has appointed Mina Al Oraibi to the role of Editor-in-Chief starting July 1, 2017. Mina previously worked with Saudi Arabian newspaper, Asharq AlAwsat in the UK as Assistant Editor-in-Chief and in the US as Washington DC Bureau Chief, and most recently with the Institute More Info »
Changes at ITP Media Group
Stylist Arabia and OK! Middle East are set to close down. Falling under the umbrella of ITP Media Group, women’s lifestyle magazine Stylist Arabia will discontinue production with its July/August 2017 edition being its final issue. In addition, celebrity lifestyle magazine, OK! Middle East will also follow suit with its last volume to be published at More Info »
Brazen to represent homegrown pizza brand
PR and content marketing agency, Brazen has been appointed by Freedom Pizza as its PR agency. Freedom Pizza is a UAE-based pizza brand that uses organic products to make a delicious range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Brazen will be responsible for Freedom Pizza’s consumer and corporate PR remits that will include a More Info »
The Qode signs luxury eyewear brands
Dubai-based integrated communications and digital agency, The Qode has been appointed as the PR partner for Marcolin Group. Marcolin is an eyewear company that designs, produces and distributes eyewear products for well-known brands in the industry. The Qode will manage all PR and communications activities for Tom Ford, Ermenegildo Zegna, Roberto Cavalli and Guess as More Info »