Dan Cotter joins MCG Associates
Digital and creative recruitment agency, MCG Associates has welcomed Dan Cotter to the role of Associate Director. With a diverse experience in the media and public relations industry, Dan previously worked with Sky Sports as Producer, at BBC as a Journalist and most recently with TOH PR as Group Account Director. In his new role, More Info »
FleishmanHillard ME makes new appointment
Communications firm, FleishmanHillard Middle East has appointed Jared Carneson to the role of Regional Digital Director. Jared joined FleishmanHillard South Africa in 2012, where he worked as Senior Account Manager and most recently held the position of Global Social Innovative Lead, where he worked on building the digital and creative business units for the agency and More Info »
Majlis wins French beauty account
Dubai-based PR and communications agency, Majlis PR & Events has won the account to handle all PR activities for LPG ME. Distributed by Med Way, LPG ME is a French beauty line that offers cellular stimulation products committed to natural and sustainable beauty and aims to improve people’s health. Majlis PR & Events will handle More Info »
One – Source launches in the UAE
PR professional Sharon Fernz has launched new marketing and PR agency, One – Source in the UAE. With over 12 years of experience in the PR and marketing industry, Sharon previously worked in India with Lowe Lintas as Account Manager, at Ogilvy Public Relations as Account Coordinator and most recently in Dubai with RSA Logistics More Info »
expose-communications signs home interior account
Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, expose-communications has secured the account to handle all PR activities for the launch of ISSARCH in the region. ISSARCH is a luxury design atelier and furniture broker that specialises in interior as well as architectural design of residential, commercial and hospitality projects. expose-communications will be responsible for all PR operations More Info »
McLaren appoints new agency
Digital marketing agency, Bruce Clay Middle East has won the account to handle all digital operations for McLaren across the UAE. McLaren is an automotive brand that uses racing technology and expertise to create advance performance cars that deliver ownership experience to customers and car lovers. Bruce Clay Middle East will be responsible for all More Info »
New launch at House of Comms
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, House of Comms has launched new creative division, experiential. The new division will focus on helping clients build their brands using non-traditional, high-impact and event management solutions. The launch of the new division will also see the appointment of Laura McCartney as Head of experiential, bringing with her over seven years More Info »
Grey MENA secures mineral water brand
Global advertising and marketing agency, Grey MENA has won the account to handle the advertising and marketing account for the launch of natural mineral water brand, AQUA Carpatica in the Middle East. Founded by Jean Valvis, AQUA Carpatica is a Romanian-based company that provides natural mineral water with an aim to improve the lives of More Info »
Arab News partners with online polling firm
Saudi Arabian-based newspaper, Arab News has signed an exclusive partnership with online polling firm, YouGov. The new partnership will see YouGov conduct regular polls in relation to the MENA region to help shed light on regional views towards international events. The agreement will also produce credible research on international opinions on Arab affairs and allow More Info »
You have eight seconds, use it wisely
Gail Livingstone, Chief Operating Officer, ME Digital Group, which owns and operates various websites including ExpatWoman.com and Cobone.com, offers her thoughts and gives a few principles on how brands in the Middle East can attract and maintain the attention span of consumers in today’s fast-paced society… “We’re living in a rushed, fast- paced, cluttered world More Info »