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Z7 Communications wins AKILLIS

May 22, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Michelle J Kuehn

AKILLIS has appointed Z7 Communications to handle its PR across the Middle East. Since 2007, AKILLIS has created fine jewellery pieces, utilising innovative techniques and know-how. Founded by Caroline Gaspard, the jewellery house’s latest collection aims to inject an aura of youth and a modern eye for design into the traditional world of fine jewellery. Z7 Communications will be working to raise awareness of the brand through PR activations across the Middle East.

FP7/DXB wins Lipton

May 17, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

FP7/DXB has successfully pitched and won the digital and social business of Lipton – Unilever’s flagship tea brand with a range of products including Lipton Black Label, Lipton Clear Green and Lipton Chai Latte. The agency will be tasked with overseeing the digital communication and content strategy of Lipton across the Gulf region.

“Lipton is a great global brand and as digital and social have become increasingly important in our region, brands like Lipton need to maintain their leadership to remain at the cutting edge of this space,” says Sasan Saeidi, Managing Director, FP7 UAE Group. “We are delighted to be able to partner and help Lipton with this amazing opportunity. There are a lot of initiatives we are currently working on and excited to be launching soon.”

Waqas Iayed, Managing Director Foods, Refreshments and Home Care, Unilever, adds “Lipton is the biggest tea brand globally, as well as in the GCC. It enjoys a great heritage with the Arab consumers as it has been part of their households for generations. Being the leading advertiser in the category, Lipton recognises the changing media habits in the region and is committed to staying ahead of the curve in the digital and social space as well. We are, therefore, excited to announce our partnership with FP7/DXB and are looking forward to launching a host of interesting initiatives for our consumers.”

Seven secures Lest We Forget

May 15, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Seven Media has been appointed to handle all PR and social media for archive initiative, Lest We Forget. Under the patronage of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, Lest We Forget is aimed at documenting the collective memories of life in the UAE during the latter half of the 20th century. This on-going project will provide current and future generations with an account of the development of the UAE through a period of great change, as told by the community.

“As a homegrown UAE company, we’re proud to be involved in an initiative that is playing such a vital part in capturing and showcasing fascinating snapshots of the country’s history,” says Gregg Fray, Director, Seven Media. “We hope that by reaching the audience through traditional and digital media, as well as targeted events and activations, we’ll encourage UAE nationals and expats alike to share their photographic memories and enjoy the exhibitions throughout the year.”

Seven Media to launch Boost

May 12, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Seven Media is helping to launch Boost, a charity initiative to get children who cannot afford summer camps and play centres out of the home and more active this summer. Boost is being run in association with the Emirates Red Crescent Society and aims to help children from lower income families who would otherwise spend their summer months in the house, which can lead to behavioural issues and family tension. The initiative has already secured some free places in summer camps and is looking for businesses to come forward with free services and sponsorships.

“Everyone at Seven is proud to be teaming up with the Boost team to make this as big a success as possible,” says Matt Slater, Owner, Seven Media. “We would also love to hear from anyone in the media industry who wishes to get involved. This is a fantastic project that will really make a difference to the lives of many families.”

In2 Consulting partners with Roundmenu

May 11, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Dubai-based boutique communications consultancy In2 Consulting has partnered with Roundmenu, an online English and Arabic restaurant discovery, ordering and booking platform. The consultancy will provide PR services to Roundmenu, focusing on raising awareness of the platform in consumer media, as well as sharing the story of the company’s successes over its first few years of operation.

“We founded Roundmenu in 2012 to support consumers seeking to research restaurants, find promotions, read reviews and make dining decisions, all on one platform,” says Ali Sinaei, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Roundmenu, “We now feature 19,000 restaurants on the site and are looking forward to working with In2 Consulting as we enter our next growth phase.”

Anne Bleeker, Managing Partner, In2 Consulting, adds “We’re delighted to be working an entrepreneur like Ali and are pleased to be able to share with the media the various services offered by Roundmenu. We specialise in communications for F&B and technology clients, so Roundmenu is the perfect complement to our portfolio.”

TishTash to represent DJ Tala Samman

May 11, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

TishTash Talent, the talent management division of PR agency TishTash, has been appointed to represent DJ Tala Samman for her bookings in the region. Tala, who is also the founder of myfashdiary, has grown her profile as an in-demand DJ having supported fashion and beauty brands including Tory Burch, Lacoste and Mochi.

“This is a very exciting time for TishTash, we have just grown our team and moved to beautiful new offices, making this the perfect time to welcome DJ Tala to our fantastic line-up of talents,” says Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Managing Director, TishTash. “Tala Samman is a go-getter and a source of inspiration for other young women in the industry. We are confident that she will be a perfect fit for TishTash Talent and we are looking forward to helping her take her career to the next level.”

Tala adds “I’m so excited to join the TishTash roster. I have been working with Natasha for years with myfashdiary, so it was a natural transition to be represented by TishTash Talent for my DJ work.”

Oliver Wyman appoints Four Communications

May 10, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Oliver Wyman has appointed Four Communications to handle its media and press operations in the Gulf region. The global management consulting firm specialises in strategy, operations and risk management and operates in over 56 cities across 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Four will be providing strategic communications to the firm, as well as media relations support in order to increase awareness of the brand across the Gulf.

Blue Apple wins Bloom Aesthetic and Laser Clinic

May 9, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Blue Apple has been appointed as the UAE public relations agency for Bloom Aesthetic and Laser Clinic. Headed up by Kanta Jethwani and Vidhi Khubchandani, the clinic uses FDA approved technologies Revlite, BTL Vanquish and BTL Exilis for skin care and weight loss. Blue Apple will be looking to boost awareness of the brand across the UAE through PR and digital communications.

“At Bloom, we believe it’s important to be your own kind of beautiful and we are very excited to partner with Blue Apple to promote our brand’s philosophy and non-invasive state of the art technology to provide effective aesthetic solutions for both women and men,” says Kanta Jethwani, CEO, Bloom Aesthetics and Laser Clinic.

Vishal Anand, CEO, Blue Apple, adds “There’s lots of exciting news to come. We are eager to be the public relations partner for Bloom and look forward to working together.”

Four Communications signs JLL MENA

May 9, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

JLL MENA has appointed Four Communications to handle its media and press office operations in the MENA region. The agency will provide strategic communications and media relations support for the firm that specialises in commercial real estate services and investment management.

“We have a long-standing and well established track record in the real estate sector, both in the UK and in the Gulf,” says Ray Eglington, Group Managing Director, Four Communications. “We have worked with JLL out of our London office and adding them to our portfolio in this region will only continue to build on our already strong partnership. JLL has an incredible reputation here and we are delighted to have the opportunity to help take their PR and communications to the next level.”

Q Communications wins Jenny Rose Hair and Beauty Salon

May 3, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Q Communications has been appointed to handle the PR activities for Jenny Rose Hair and Beauty Salon. Located in Motor City, Dubai, the salon is host to an award-winning team of stylists, colourists, hair specialists and beauty therapists as well as state-of-the-art facilities with a relaxing ambience.

“Q Communications is excited to add Jenny Rose Hair and Beauty Salon to our portfolio by representing them in the UAE,” says Elsa Roodt, Managing Partner, Q Communications. “Not only is the salon sleek and beautifully finished but their team of professionals are so enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. We are looking forward to working with such a team of knowledgable experts.”

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