Emma Norstrom launches new agency
Dubai-based marketing professional, Emma Norstrom has launched a new marketing and communications agency, Skandi Studios. Previously Senior Regional Communication and Marketing Manager at AlYasra Fashion for the DKNY division, Emma has over 15 years of experience in the industry. The new agency will provide services such as strategic planning, media relations, brand awareness as well as More Info »
Saffron Media closes
Dubai-based media company, Saffron Media Works has ceased operations following the closure of all its magazine titles. With the last issue of its titles published in January 2017, Saffron Media Works have finalised the closure and distribution of Saffron, Femina, Filmfare and Salt ‘n’ Peppa magazines across the UAE.
In The Hot Seat – Hadley Newman
Hadley Newman, Managing Director at Omobono Middle East talks to TMN about his current role and the digital marketing industry in the Middle East… Name: Hadley Newman Age: 37 From: London, UK Current job title: Managing Director, Omobono Middle East When did you first arrive in Dubai? 2006 Where did you work prior? Prior to More Info »
Q Communications wins hospitality account
UAE-based communications consultancy, Q Communications has secured the account to handle all PR activities for Aloft Al Ain. Located at Al Towayya, Aloft is a hotel that offers loft inspired rooms and hotel facilities as well as real-time tech solutions with an aims to create a modern, stylish and personalised experience for its guests. Q More Info »
St. Regis appoints new Director of Marketing
St. Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed Sona Shah to the role of Director of Marketing. With over 13 years of experience in marketing, Sona previously worked with Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel as Marketing Manager and most recently with The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa as Director of Marketing. In her new role, More Info »
CNN launches VR platform
CNN has launched new virtual reality platform, CNNVR. A journalism unit and platform within CNN Digital, CNNVR will cover major news events in a 360 video, transport users to the front row of global events through VR live streams and produce weekly VR experiences. The new platform will be overseen by Jason Farkas, Vice President More Info »
Andrew Berridge joins Auxilium
Dubai-based legal marketing and communications agency, Auxilium has appointed Andrew Berridge to the role of Account Manager. With ten years of experience working across national and multinational PR campaigns, Andrew previously worked in Singapore with Baldwin Boyle Shand as PR Consultant and most recently in the UAE with Cicero & Bernay. In his new role, More Info »
New promotion at Shamal Communications
Dubai-based independent and full service agency, Shamal Communications has promoted James Lakie to the role of General Manager following the launch of a new digital division and broadcasting division. Having joined Shamal Communications as Senior Account Manager, James has over 11 years of experience and most recently held the position of Account Director where he More Info »
New appointment at HOT Media
Dubai-based publishing company, HOT Media Publishing has appointed Mohamed Galal to the role of Business Development Manager. With over nine years of experience, Mohamed previously worked with Motivate Publishing as Advertising Manager for Gulf Business magazine, with Crestcom as Senior Training and Business Development Manager and most recently with ATL Media as Advertising Manager – More Info »
Gavin Gibbon joins Shamal Communications
Dubai-based independent and full service agency, Shamal Communications has appointed Gavin Gibbon to the role of Senior Account Manager following the agency’s expansion and rebrand. With over 17 years of experience in journalism, PR and real estate, Gavin previously worked with ITP Media Group as Editor of Construction Week Online, OSN as PR Editor and More Info »