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Katch to handle restaurant chain in the UAE

April 14, 2018/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed to represent Barbeque Nation in the UAE. Started first in Mumbai, Barbeque Nation is a restaurant chain that has expanded from India to the Middle East over a span of twelve years and offers guests a unique experience known as ‘do it yourself cuisine’ where customers are allowed to barbecue their own meats without leaving their seats. Katch International will manage the integrated communications and PR services across the UAE.

“It’s an absolute pleasure to work with Barbeque Nation, especially as they plan to expand further in the UAE in the near future, so it’s an exciting time for the brand and we are very happy to be part of its growth and success,” says Ben Kershaw, Chief Operating Officer, Katch International.

Katch wins watchmaker account

January 19, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Michelle J Kuehn

TAG Heuer has appointed Katch International to handle all of the Swiss Avant-Garde watchmaker’s PR activities in the region.

“Katch International is proud to be appointed as the TAG Heuer PR agency,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Services Director, Katch International. “TAG Heuer, part of the LVMH Group, has a unique and innovative heritage that Katch will be capitalising on to create campaigns with lasting impact.”

Katch secures new restaurant account

January 13, 2016/in Account win /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Katch International has been selected to handle PR for Mazaher, a new Lebanese restaurant located in the Dubai World Trade Centre. The agency will be handling all PR, social media and design requirements for the restaurant, which aims to cater for a range of guests with a menu designed by Chef Ibrahim Ayoub.

“Mazaher is a home-grown brand from the same team behind our current and long-standing clients Provocateur and El Sur,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Servicing Director, Katch International. “We are very grateful for their trust and we look forward to creating an impactful launch campaign with them that will demonstrate the hard work and expertise every team member has been putting in this project to make it one of Dubai’s most respected and established Lebanese restaurants.”

Katch International signs Inka

December 9, 2015/in Account win, Featured /by Michelle J Kuehn

Inka Restaurant & Lounge has appointed Katch International as its communications agency. Located in Sofitel Hotel, Downtown Dubai serves Peruvian cuisine in an Art Deco setting and is nestled right alongside the Burj Khalifa. Katch will be responsible for all PR and handing the restaurant’s social media campaigns.

“Katch International is delighted to announce our partnership with Inka Restaurant & Lounge, and is looking forward to helping it gain the reputation it deserves,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Services Director, Katch International. “With the combination of an exquisite Peruvian menu, exclusive views of the city, a wide selection of excellent drinks and theme nights, plus a top-notch team, this venue is definitely an exciting addition to the culinary and nightlife scene of Dubai. We are proud to be part of the team working towards its success.”

W Doha Hotel re-signs Katch

November 30, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Michelle J Kuehn

Katch International has been reappointed as the PR and communications partner for the W Doha Hotel & Residences for its second year. Having been recently named Favourite Middle East Hotel for Business Travel by The Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, Katch will continue to promote the hotel’s vision to the Middle East market through PR management and media relations.

“We are delighted with the continued trust of the W Doha Hotel & Residences,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Servicing Director, Katch International. “The W remains the most happening place in Qatar and we will definitely be supporting their vision of maintaining this position in the market through wow campaigns that create a lasting impact.”

Clara De Lama Daageh, Director of Marketing, W Doha Hotel & Residences adds, “W Doha has thoroughly enjoyed working with Katch International and we look forward to another successful year of bench marking hospitality standards. It is an exciting time, with a plethora of plans for the upcoming year and it is important to have creative, goal-oriented and go-getter partners like Katch by our side.”

Treehouse appoints Katch International

November 26, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Michelle J Kuehn

Katch International has been appointed as the PR and communications agency for Treehouse at the Taj Dubai. Located in Downtown Dubai, Treehouse combines outdoor opulence, molecular mixology and staggering views of the Burj Khalifa offering a fresh and perspective to Downtown. Katch will be responsible for launching the brand, designing the official brand logo and the wider scope of communications including PR and social media.

“Katch International looks forward to helping Treehouse become a popular terrace lounge location,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Services Director, Katch International. “The coupling of incredible views, inventive drink offerings and creative gastronomy are sure to create a definitive nightlife venue.”

Katch wins ROGO’s

November 1, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Katch International has secured the PR account for ROGO’s roller-coaster restaurant in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The eatery serves fresh and healthy international cuisine in pots, delivered to tables via an elaborate roller-coaster system. Katch will be handling all PR and social media accounts for ROGO’s, in an effort to boost brand awareness across the UAE.

“It’s fantastic to be part of such a unique and interesting concept for the capital city,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Servicing Director, Katch International. “We look forward to working with ROGO’s passionate team to help create and communicate exciting and compelling campaigns for their brand that work and reach their overall marketing objectives.”

Katch wins Dubai Music Week account

June 10, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Dubai-based integrated marketing and communications agency Katch International has won the account to cover all PR for Dubai Music Week (DMW) 2015. Live Nation Middle East and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will launch the event, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 and run through to Saturday, September 26, 2015. DMW 2015 is an international music festival featuring four main segments: concerts, celebrity guest speakers, master classes and an interactive entertainment village.

“Katch International are delighted to be working with Dubai Music Week (DMW) 2015,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Services Director, Katch International. “This music festival aims to bring together local and international artists, music fans and industry heavyweights on one platform to enrich and entertain. We are excited to be announcing more updates about the project in the coming weeks.”

For further information, contact Palak Mehta at palak@katchthis.com / +971 (0)4 385 0004

Katch International signs Gaucho Dubai

May 31, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Katch International has secured the PR account for Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Dubai. Adding to Katch’s growing hospitality portfolio, the restaurant located in DIFC will look to the agency to assist with brand growth and expansion.

“Gaucho are looking for a fresh perspective on their UAE brand as they approach their fourth year in Dubai,” says Ben Kershaw, Account Director, Katch International. “We are delighted to be working on this account with the exciting new offers in the coming months.”

Katch secures W Doha Hotel & Residences

March 4, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Melissa Jean McWhirter

Katch International has expanded its hospitality portfolio by securing W Doha Hotel & Residences. Strategically located in the heart of the city, W Doha Hotel & Residences caters for both leisure and business, featuring the region’s first Bliss Spa and FIT, a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Additionally, the hotel hosts culinary gems such as three Michelin-star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market and Market and La Spiga by Paper Moon Milano, as well as glamourous hotspot Crystal and Wahm.

“Being chosen as the PR representative of W Doha Hotel & Residences is an amazing achievement, further increasing Katch’s reach across the GCC,” says Ben Kersaw, Client Services Director, Katch International. “With its innovative strategies and unique campaigns, we look forward to working with this elite international brand.”

Safak Guvenc, Area Manager of Qatar and General Manager for W Doha Hotel & Residences adds, “We are delighted to be working with our new agency, Katch International. Our main goal is to take the W Doha Hotel signature experience to touch points that we haven’t yet reached, whether it is through traditional or new media, and at the same time continuously create out of the box ideas that set us apart.”

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