House of Comms appoints Arabic Media Consultant
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Mohammed AlSayed to the role of Arabic Media Consultant. Born in Saudi Arabia, Mohammed has experience in the region’s media and PR industry having worked with corporate and consumer clients across the GCC. In his new role, he will join the Arabic team and work across More Info »
Dubai Tourism appoints new agency
Media communications agency, Starcom Middle East, has been appointed by Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) to handle its media mandate for the region. DCTCM is a government body established for the branding, promotion and marketing of Dubai as a leading international business and leisure destination. Starcom will be responsible for the entire More Info »
Major leadership changes at Edelman DABO
Communications and marketing firm, Edelman DABO has undergone major leadership changes in the region following mass layoffs earlier this year. Camilla and Lucy d’Abo, founders of Dabo & Co, which in 2015 was acquired by Edelman and rebranded as Edelman DABO, will step down from their current roles and leave the agency. After seven years of More Info »
Out with the old in with the new
Jacqui Hewett, General Manager, Tonic International, tells TMN what she thinks about the evolution of the region’s marketing industry from traditional to digital and offers some rules to help marketers through the transitional phase… To say that we are spoilt for choice nowadays when it comes to marketing solutions is an understatement. In fact, the abundance of More Info »
CPI launches online technology platform
CPI Media Group has launched online technology platform, Tahawultech.com. The new platform will cover stories from the technology industry as well as offer technology decision makers and business leaders across the region an online forum to express their opinions and share stories about the industry. Tahawultech.com will also include CPI’s online technology publications such as, More Info »
Create Media to handle safari account
Dubai-based digital communications agency, Create Media Group has won the account to handle the global social media channels for Easy Travel and Tours. Based in Tanzania, Easy Travel and Tours is a safari company that offers safari packages, Kilimanjaro trips and Zanzibar beach excursions with an aim to showcase the country’s natural treasures. Create Media More Info »
Coach appoints new agency
Full-service marketing and media agency, UM has been named media agency of record for Coach, Inc. Based in New York, Coach is a modern luxury and lifestyle brand that offers a range of products from leather goods and watches to fragrances and travel accessories. UM will be responsible for conceptualising customised media buying and integrated More Info »
The Idea Agency secures hospitality account
Dubai-based communications and marketing agency, The Idea Agency has been appointed by Wyndham Garden to handle all PR operations for its launch in Ajman. Wyndham Garden is an international hotel that offers a carefree convenience to business, leisure and corporate travelers across the region. The Idea Agency will be creating all marketing and PR campaigns More Info »
Festival of Media MENA reveals award winners
Winners of the Festival of Media MENA Awards 2017, in partnership with Mediaquest, has been announced following the conclusion of the third edition of its conference on April 26, 2017. Held at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel, the awards focused on the evolution of the media industry to celebrate the best in media thinking and More Info »
Debonaironline.com launches new look
Dubai-based media company, Pinpoint Media Group has re-launched its men’s online lifestyle publication, debonaironline.com. The revamped website will include an expanded e-commerce platform to offer a range of clothing, footwear, accessory and grooming products. The platform will also feature a stronger synergy between the magazine’s editorial content and products in its online store for its More Info »