In The Hot Seat – Ahmad Al Nashash
Team TMN sits down with Ahmad Al-Nashash, Editor at Petrolhead Arabia, who talks about transitioning from PR to journalism and what he thinks about the media industry in the Middle East… Name: Ahmad Al- Nashash From: Jordan and Palestine Current Job Title: Editor at Petrolhead Arabia When did you first arrive in Dubai? In 1997. More Info »
Think Liquorice to represent new travel website
Think Liquorice has been appointed PR partner for the launch of a new travel website, thetravelhub.com. The Travel Hub aims to bring like-minded travellers together to share their journeys, experiences and recommendations. Think Liquorice will be responsible for the PR and brand partnerships for The Travel Hub, growing its user base locally and internationally. “I More Info »
Publicis Media launches new boards
Publicis Media has introduced next generation boards across international and regional markets. The new boards, consisting of leaders from the media and digital industry, aim to foster collaborations and influence the direction of all brands within Publicis Media. The board for the MENA region includes: Ravi Shekar, Associate Director at Publicis Media Analytics and Insights More Info »
Soul Communications to represent tea brand
Dubai-based PR and marketing agency, Soul Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for Tchaba tea in the UAE. Produced by Sava Brands, Tchaba is a designer tea that is tailor-made to obtain the perfect taste, mood and moment for tea lovers across the UAE. Soul Communications will be handling all PR activities and More Info »
Matrix PR secures new clients
Dubai Holding Group has appointed Matrix Public Relations to handle the social media operations for Sfera, Women’s Secret, Flamant and Gerard Darel across the MENA region. The agency will be responsible for creative content development, monitoring, analytics and reporting as well as online crisis management for the four brands. “We are excited to welcome Matrix More Info »
The Collective to handle Ramadan activation
The Outlet Village, by Meraas, has appointed The Collective Communications to represent its Ramadan and Eid activation, ‘Bazaar Al Rakya’. Running until June 30, 2017, the installation features abayas, jelabiyas and jewellery by eight Arab designers. The agency will be responsible for strategy and communications as well as management and execution of the launch event, More Info »
C&B launches influencer marketing arm
Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) launches an influencer communication programme, See & Be. Headed by Jamal H. Iqbal, Director – Brand Outreach at C&B, the new division aims to incorporate influencer engagement into communication campaigns by identifying an ideal match between influencers and client objectives. “With the speed at which social media has penetrated More Info »
Aquarius to discontinue production
Falling under the umbrella of GN Media, women’s monthly, Aquarius has ceased operations. A long-term staple in the lifestyle sector, the magazine featured content on topics ranging from relationships, health, parenting and careers to fashion, beauty and travel. With June 2017 being its last print issue, the UAE-based title’s digital edition, aquarius.ae, will also be More Info »
Create Media makes key appointments
Dubai-based digital communications agency, Create Media Group has welcomed Salma Ihab and Asima Majeed following the launch of the group’s customer relationship management (CRM) department. Salma joins the team as Account Director, with over eight years of experience in the region’s digital and social industry and having previously worked with Meraas, Magrabi Hospitals and Al More Info »
AllDetails welcomes Jinith Joy
Dubai-based PR and communications agency, AllDetails has welcomed Jinith Joy to the role of PR Account Manager. Previously PR Manager at Percept Gulf, Jinith has a diverse experience in India and the UAE’s PR, marketing and advertising industry. In her new role, she will focus on developing strong PR strategies for the agency’s portfolio of More Info »