Times of Oman wins at Asian Media Awards
Times of Oman has been awarded a gold medal at the Asian Media Awards 2017 in Malaysia. Held by the World Association of Newspapers (WanIfra), the event saw Times of Oman win a gold medal in the category of magazine infographics to recognise its high publishing standards for it’s 2016 national day’s detailed supplement, as well as More Info »
SOHO to handle fitness account
Dubai-based boutique agency, SOHO Communications has won the PR account for NRG Fitness. Located at Marina, NRG Fitness is a semi-personalised training facility that caters to all fitness levels through progressive training by experienced and international trainers. SOHO Communications will handle all PR operations for NRG fitness through PR and media campaigns to raise awareness More Info »
Cannes Lions 2017 Jury revealed
Motivate Val Morgan, the official representatives of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named this year’s jurors from the UAE set to judge entries from across the region. The members of jury will include Josephine Younes, Creative Director of McCann FP7/DXB, Elda Choucair, CEO of PHD MENA, Sascha Kuntza, Creative Director of Memac Ogilvy More Info »
Skincare brand appoints Z7 Communications
Dubai-based PR agency, Z7 Communications has won the PR account for Murad. Founded by Howard Murad in 1989, Murad is a healthcare brand that offers a range of clinical skincare products with an aim to obtain a younger, healthier and happier life for everyone. Z7 Communications will handle all PR operations for the launch of Murad More Info »
City 7 TV changes ownership
Following the recent announcement that well-established Saudi-Arabian news channel, Al-Arab has ceased operations, another channel in the region has been on the brink of closure leading to a change of ownership. Dubai-based English language television channel, City 7 TV formerly part of BinHendi Enterprises, will now operate under the umbrella of WeTel-TV, a TV platform More Info »
hug partners with HMD Global
Dubai-based digital advertising agency, hug digital has signed an agreement with the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets, HMD Global. Founded in 2016, HMD Global aims to rebrand Nokia phones and tablets as well as plan for them to run on the Android operating system. The new partnership will see hug digital handle More Info »
New Director of Communications at Ford
Ford Middle East and Africa has appointed Katie Dove to the role of Director of Communications. With a diverse experience in consumer and corporate campaigns, Katie previously worked with Weber Shandwick as Director and most recently with Motorola as Communications Director of Europe-Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific regions, where she led all communications More Info »
Paris Norriss launches new YouTube channel
Founded by media personality, Paris Norriss, Guyindubai.com’s YouTube channel is now live. Featuring Paris himself, experimenting and trying out extreme sports and challenges in Dubai as well as covering the city’s top social events, the channel aims to serve as a guide for residents and tourists alike. “I launched the Guy in Dubai YouTube channel More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Mitch Williams
Mitch Williams, Social Media Director at Serviceplan Middle East tells TMN about his current role and what he thinks about the media industry in the region… Name: Mitch Williams Age: 29 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Current job title: Social Media Director, Serviceplan Middle East (SPME) When did you first arrive in Dubai? May 2013 Where More Info »
Major restructuring at The National
Following the announcement of International Media Investments (IMI) acquiring ownership of The National in November 2016, the title will commence operations from its new headquarters, in TwoFour54, on July 1, 2017. While the transition aims to increase emphasis on the publication’s digital presence, it has resulted in major job losses across the board, according to unconfirmed More Info »