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David Brady joins DABO & CO

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DABO & CO has appointed David Brady as Group Account Director. Having previously worked at London-based strategic marketing and communications consultancy, freuds, David brings a wealth of knowledge and will be working with clients that include Nike, Yas Waterworld, d3, Miral and WWE.

In his new role, David will apply the experience he’s acquired from 14 years of planning and implementing integrated consumer brand campaigns in the UK, across DABO’s diverse client list.

“I wanted to join an agency that could offer its clients a truly integrated approach to PR and DABO & CO is the clear choice for me in this region,” says David. “The acquisition by Edelman can only strengthen its position, making this a very exciting time to start working alongside some of the most creative and strategic talent in our industry.”

SMG MENA appoints Mohit Lodha

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Mohit Lodha has been appointed as Regional Director of Human Experience at Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG) MENA. Having been with SMG MENA for seven years, Mohit joined as Media Manager and in his most recent position as Human Experience Strategist at MediaVest MENA contributed in evolving the agency’s media thinking and delivering effective and award-winning campaigns, locally and internationally.

In his new role, Mohit will work alongside the agency network’s teams on Content@Scale – SMG’s proprietary real-time content marketing platform, and will drive effective and forward thinking work across client verticals to build on consumer connections. He has also been assigned to represent the MENA region in SMG’s Global Product Committee (GPC), where he will lead on raising the output and quality of the agency’s regional product.

Promotion at House of Enspa

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House of Enspa, a Dubai-based grooming company, has promoted Bianca Ellis to Assistant PR and Marketing Manager across two of the collection’s premium home grown beauty concepts, The Nail Spa and Marquee.

Bianca has been with the company since the launch of the Marquee brand in November 2013, when she was hired as PR & Marketing Executive to assist with the launch. In her new role, Bianca will continue to work across various marketing activities but with a focus on driving PR & events as well as the implementation of social and digital strategy across both brands.

“Digital has become such an important part of our daily lives and I am extremely excited about strengthening our online and digital strategy to enhance and support our overall marketing efforts,” says Bianca. “It’s a really exciting time to be a part of the The Nail Spa and Marquee team, with new location developments and new launches, our focus on online and PR will be extremely important to the growth of both businesses.”

For further information, contact Bianca at bianca@houseofenspa.com / +971 (0)4 323 2288

JWI appoints Charli Ball to Dubai office

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Charli Ball has been appointed as Associate Director at JW International. JW International which provides marketing strategy, communications planning and campaign implementation opened its Dubai office doors in April this year.

Having previously worked as Account Manager for Rave Communications, the UK sister company to JWI, Charli managed many of the agency’s largest accounts and executed numerous high profile events in London.

In her new role, having assisted in the establishment of the new office, she will not only be overseeing all client accounts and remaining as a key contact, she will also be focusing on securing new regional accounts for the Dubai office.

“I am delighted to have played a part in launching a new strategic marketing agency in the Middle East,” says Charli. “JWI will bring cutting-edge, British creative to the region and deliver it with passion and professionalism. Our strapline, ‘it takes great people to do great things’, really sums up our approach.  We value long-term partnerships with clients and get a great deal of satisfaction from helping our clients achieve success. I think this will help to set us apart from other marketing agencies in the UAE.”

For further information, contact Charli Ball at charli@jwi.ae / +971 (0)52 744 3374

Sonam Basantani steps down at Gulf News

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After three and a half years working as Beauty Writer & Stylist for Aquarius, Friday, Alpha and other contract publications, Sonam Basantani today steps down at GN Media. Sonam will move into a freelance role where she will focus on beauty styling and writing, plus fashion styling.

“I’m really looking forward to becoming a freelance stylist and writer,” says Sonam. “My time at Gulf News has really helped me grow in the areas I love and identify the direction I would like to move in. I am looking forward to some new and exciting projects.”

For further information, contact Sonam Basantani at sonam.basantani@gmail.com or follow Sonam on Instagram @sonambasantani

LIGHTBLUE welcomes Megan Kemp

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Megan Kemp has joined Dubai-based experiential agency LIGHTBLUE as Account Manager. Having been shortlisted for Best Youth Marketing campaign in the Effie MENA 2014 Awards, Megan previously worked at Iris Middle East as Account Executive, working across FMCG and retail accounts.

In her new role, Megan will oversee key accounts including Sirocco, Emirates Leisure Retail, PlayStation and Virgin Megastore.

“I am delighted to be part of an innovative team in a rapidly expanding experiential agency in Dubai,” says Megan.

For further information, contact Megan Kemp at megan.kemp@lightblueww.com / +971 (0)55 340 2938

Memac Ogilvy Dubai wins Gold

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Memac Oglivy Dubai has won Gold at Cannes Lion for the project Geometry Global, The Lucky Iron Fish, in the PR category. The Lucky Iron Fish is an innovative campaign about one little fish that makes a difference in the world by addressing the issue of high anemia levels throughout the globe.

People who use the smiling iron fish, which provides 75% of an adult’s daily recommended intake of iron, in their cooking saw a massive decrease in the levels of iron deficiency. The campaign, which attracted over 2.6 million impressions, struck a nerve with the public who spread the message of how a small iron fish is saving lives in Cambodia and around the world. The Cannes jury awarded The Lucky Iron Fish project a Gold Lion in the PR Category.

For further information, contact Sophie Wordley at sophie.wordley@ogilvy.com / +971 (0)4 305 0309

Hill+Knowlton Strategies launches H+K HER

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Hill+Knowlton Strategies has launched H+K HER programme to support female employees. The programme is designed to provide information, inspiration and support to female employees as they develop throughout their careers.

MeetHER showcases women in business and SpeakHER is a drive to increase the visibility of female talent in the industry. The mentorship programme for women in the consultancy consists of both female and male mentors from across H+K.

“We are proud that our leadership teams in both the UK and broader EMEA region are evenly split between men and women, but we recognise there is more to be done,” says Lars Erik Grønntun, Chairman & CEO, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Hill+Knowlton Strategies. “We are committed to ensuring that there is equal gender representation in the creation and recognition of the work we produce for our clients, and that our people are empowered to meet that challenge.”

In addition to the launch of the H+K HER programme, H+K is also proud to be working alongside the Dazed Group to present Female Firsts; an initiative which launched at Cannes Lions 2015 and champions female directors in the film industry.

Laura Coughlin promoted to Deputy Editor

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Laura Coughlin has been appointed as the new Deputy Editor for both What’s On magazine and the digital version, WhatsOn.ae. Having joined Motivate Publishing 12 months ago, Laura previously worked across both titles as Features Writer.

In her new role, Laura will work alongside the title’s senior editors, designers and writers to create engaging and brilliant content covering subjects that range from music to restaurant reviews and adventure to new activities in UAE. Laura will also focus on making WhatsOn.ae the number one go-to online portal for breaking news, upcoming events, and the latest in food and fitness in the UAE.

“I am extremely proud to be part of the What’s On team,” says Laura. “We will continue to bring practical, interesting and exciting content to ensure our readers love the emirates as much as we do.”

For further information, contact Laura Coughlin at laura@motivate.ae / +971 (0)4 427 3097

Poppy Regan joins MO4 Network

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Poppy Regan has joined MO4 Network as a Junior Account Manager. Poppy previously worked at Z7 Communications, supporting the team in communicating the clients’ messages via social media platforms and traditional PR methods.

In her new role, Poppy will manage some of MO4 Network’s top lifestyle accounts. She will also be spearheading engaging and successful creative activations.

“Poppy’s versatile background and creative capacity made her the ideal candidate for MO4 Network’s PR division,” says Gabriela Asquith, Managing PR Director, MO4 Network. “She is always in the know of emerging international trends, which ensures our clients’ campaigns are making an impact throughout the region.”

For further information, contact Poppy Regan at Poppy@mo4group.com / +971 (0)52 244 0641