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YoungNetwork wins The Gift Concierge account

June 15, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Dubai-based YoungNetwork Middle East has won the account for the UAE launch of The Gift Concierge. The agency will manage all communications to media and bloggers in relation to the launch of the luxury personal gift shopping service in the region.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting launch, as we believe this is a perfect fit for a region where people have so many time constraints but so much financial freedom,” says Rita Rodrigues, Managing Director, YoungNetwork.

Christianna Tsiterou, Founder of The Gift Concierge adds “Working with a boutique agency like YoungNetwork, which has an international background as well as a more hands-on and personalised touch, is ideal for a high-end service such as ours.”

For further information, please contact Alexandra Nunes at alexandranunes@youngnetworkgroup.com / +971 (0)56 265 8750

MEPRA announces recipients of the Visionary Award

June 14, 2015/0 Comments/in Award win /by Michelle J Kuehn

Members of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) have voted for and chosen the top executives from the communications industry, as well as the corporate and government sectors, as recipients of its Visionary Award. Tara Rogers, Managing Partner, Mojo PR, won the communications agency executive Visionary Award, while Ala’A Eraiqat, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank was chosen as the corporate Visionary Award winner. Maijida Ali Rashide, Assistant Directory General of Dubai Land Department & Head of Dubai Real Estate Promotion Centre was the recipient of the award in the government/not-for-profit sector.

The winners of the Visionary Award have been recognised for their impact and thought leadership over the previous years. The Visionary Awards were organised as part of the MEPRA Leadership Majlis, which was supported by destination partner Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, as well as event sponsors Weber Shandwick MENA and MCG Associates.

“I’m delighted to have three remarkable communicators winning our first visionary awards,” says Brian Lott, Chairman of MEPRA. “Ala’a, Majida and Tara have all shown exemplary leadership in terms of their respective areas of business and enterprise, and they’ve ensured that effective communications are at the forefront of the work being done by their respective organisations.”

For further information, contact Carine Duvignaud at carine@mepra.org / +971 (0)55 948 7491

OK! Middle East promotes Lucy Wildman

June 14, 2015/0 Comments/in Movers & Shakers /by Emily Churchill-Owen

OK! Middle East has promoted Lucy Wildman to the position of Acting Editor in the absense of Gemma White, who has commenced maternity leave. Lucy has over 12 years of experience in journalism in the UK as well as the UAE, and has been Deputy Editor of OK! Middle East since December 2013. In her new role as Acting Editor, she will oversee the day-to-day running of the magazine, as well as manage supplements and brand extensions.

For further information, contact Lucy Wildman at lucy.wildman@itp.com / +971 (0)4 444 3000

Seven Media secure Crab Tavern account

June 11, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Seven Media has won the account to manage the PR and social media for Crab Tavern. The New-York-inspired seafood eatery and bar will launch in the Media One Hotel in Dubai in July 2015. The dining hub will offer New York-style sandwiches and salads, as well as seafood favourites including crab dishes and a selection of grilled items. The restaurant is part-owned and managed by TGP International.

“We are delighted to be opening Crab Tavern, which will bring some Stateside favourites to one of the culinary capitals of the world,” says Simon Wright, Managing Director, TGP International. “We’re thrilled to have appointed Seven Media to assist us once again.”

Hollie Thomson, Lifestyle Director, Seven Media, adds “Crab Tavern will bring something brand new to Media City – relaxed, casual yet fun dining with a lively bar and strong US influences. We are excited to be managing the PR and social media for this brand new restaurant and look forward to hosting Dubai’s top media and influencers.”

For further information, contact Hollie Thomson at holliethomson@sevenmedia.ae / +971 (0)4 447 8129

Secret Squirrel wins Ultimate Blogger Award

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

Karen McLean, aka The Secret Squirrel, won the Ultimate Blogger Award at the Cosmopolitan Middle East 2015 Fabulous Female Awards, held on June, 9, 2015, for her blog, www.secretsquirrelfood.com. The Awards were presented at a ceremony held at The Act, in the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai.

The blog, which launched in July, 2013, is based on Karen’s love for simple, natural and healthy food, and her philosophy that healthy food can be made fun. Karen acts as the creative mind, photographer and chef behind the blog and is currently based in Dubai.

“I’m super excited and so honoured to win the Cosmopolitan 2015 Fabulous Female Award for the Ultimate Blogger,” says Karen. “It always puts a smile on my face that I can inspire people to live a happier and healthier life every day. It feels so nice to be recognised for all my hard work and to be surrounded by such an inspiring group of women. I’m so happy to be given this amazing opportunity and I will continue to do what I love.”

For further information, contact Karen McLean at info@secretsquirrelfood.com / +971 (0)56 614 8840

UM MENA retains Ooredoo account

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

UM MENA has been retained by Ooredoo Qatar to handle its media planning and buying duties, and the exclusive local partnership will continue to see UM MENA working with Ooredoo across the Qatar Market. UM MENA has managed Ooredoo’s buying and planning activities since 2011.

“As regional vanguards of the media industry, we are delighted to have a prestigious organisation like Ooredoo extend their relationship with us,” says Hanan Tabsh, Business Director, UM MENA Qatar. “This further bolsters our alliance and gives us an opportunity to continue to explore the realms of new and traditional media to guarantee real results for them.”

Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, Director of Community & Public Relations, Ooredoo adds “Ooredoo has been extremely successful in Qatar in recent years. Our approach to partnership – where we work with trusted suppliers and stakeholders – is one of the factors in this success. We are pleased to extend our partnership with UM MENA, and look forward to seeing more innovative and entertaining media in the market in the upcoming months.”

For further information, contact Komal Bajaj at kbajaj@ummena.com / +971 (0)4 445 4545

DPQ wins my30minutes account

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

DPQ Communications has been appointed to handle the PR activities for my30minutes across the region. Located in Dubai, Germany and Doha, my30minutes offers electric muscle stimulation (EMS) – a technology-based fitness programme – with a one-on-one personal training approach.

“We are excited to represent my30minutes for the region,” says Elsa Roodt, Managing Partner, DPQ Communications. “We look forward to assisting my30minutes in educating people about the concept of EMS along with supporting their vision of making the Middle East a fitter and healthier place.”

For further information, contact Sarah Dudley at sarah@dpq.ae / +971 (0)55 631 0028

Dentsu Aegis welcomes Simon Woodward

June 10, 2015/0 Comments/in Movers & Shakers /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Simon Woodward has joined Dentsu Aegis Network as Head of Amplifi Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Having previous agency experience with Universal McCann, GroupM and Mindshare across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Simon was most recently Global Head of Agencies & Media Management at Microsoft Mobile Devices. In his new role, Simon will be based in Dubai reporting to Michael Nederlof and working with the teams of Abdalla Bibi, Head of Trading UAE and Siddhi Dhavale, Director of Amnet and Digital Buying.

“I am delighted to take this new role to lead such an integrated platform in MENA,” says Simon. “With the growing trends of convergence and globalisation, an agency’s media functionality needs to evolve beyond media efficiencies and rates. I believe Amplifi, which is structured to work collaboratively with our media, digital and technology partners, will bring out the best media performance and business outcomes through a cooperative approach.”

For further information, contact Sara Paye at sara.paye@dentsuaegis.com / +971 (0)4 447 4996

Dentsu Aegis launches Amplifi in MENA

June 9, 2015/0 Comments/in New Launch /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Dentsu Aegis Network MENA has launched Amplifi, a newly established division responsible for media investment and strategic partnerships for the group. Amplifi will bring together the group’s investment management, media partnerships, programmatic buying (AMNET) and content capability functions into a consolidated unit, with data as its foundation. It’s primary goal will be to deliver maximum performance for the group’s clients by working collaboratively with media, technology and infrastructure partners.

“It’s an important milestone for us to officially launch Amplifi in MENA,” says Michael Nederlof, CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network MENA. “To form that matrix integrating investment management, media partnerships, technology and content empowered by data under Amplifi allows us to leverage the group’s scale and develop innovative solutions for our clients across all of our agencies.”

For further information, contact Sara Paye at sara.paye@dentsuaegis.com / +971 (0)4 447 4996

house of comms welcomes Marion Cordiner

June 9, 2015/0 Comments/in Movers & Shakers /by Emily Churchill-Owen

Dubai-based PR agency house of comms has welcomed Marion Cordiner to the role of Account Director. Having worked in PR, marketing and advertising in the UK and Australia, Marion has spent the the last four years at international consultancy Weber Shandwick Scotland. In her new role, Marion will take the strategic lead on some recent house of comms client wins, as well as leading the PR and social media teams across the region

“With the agency growing at a rate of more than 40% in 2015, the appointment of Marion was an extremely important one for the team,” says Kaja Weller, Director, house of comms. “Coming from the UK and having worked as part of a global agency for the span of her career, Marion brings with her impressive experience working with leading global brands while also having a focus on the management and development of PR teams across various sectors.”

Marion adds “I’m deeply passionate about PR, which really pulls its weight in the wider communications mix and I can’t wait to get involved in the industry in the Middle East.”

For further information, contact Marion at marion@houseofcomms.com / +971 (0)55 346 4988

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