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Katch International wins hospitality brands

November 12, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the PR partner for Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach and Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah. Katch International will be responsible for the public relations, integrated communications activities and F&B offerings of Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach and Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah in the UAE.

“We are all familiar with the brand because we are ourselves loyal customers,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We all live close to a Ramada hotel such as Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach, so we are very much looking forward to further enhancing both the hotel and its unique F&B offerings within the local market. Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah targets a different clientele and its service, style and proximity to Sharjah’s main attractions and Dubai really sets it apart.”

Katch International launches new department

October 16, 2017/in Featured, New Launch /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has launched new digital department, Katch Disruption. Katch Disruption will provide advanced marketing technology and help increase traffic to its client’s social media and online platforms. The new department will also include technologies such as interactive mobile advertising, geo-fencing, creative interactive ads and augmented reality as well as its own content creation team, which will be dedicated to creating videos and social content.

“Disruption to us is all about breaking the mould and innovating while generating humanising content, tingling the senses aesthetically and cashing in on real-time opportunities,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We strive to disrupt the way people in the region think digitally by localising our offering for the Dubai market.”

Katch wins new jewellery account

October 4, 2017/in Account win /by Suad Ashimi

Pure Gold Jewellery has appointed Katch International as their PR and communications partner. The agency will manage the integrated communications for the jewellers across the region. Established in 1989 in Dubai, Pure Gold Jewellers is renowned for its conflict-free jewels of high quality, competitive pricing and for offering unique lifetime exchange terms.

“We are very pleased to take over communications for Pure Gold Jewellers, especially since it is home-grown here in Dubai,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “It has always been an exceptionally driven company that puts its customers at the forefront of everything they do, which has continued to be a decisive factor in their success over the years. We are joining the company at an important time in their development, as they have major expansion plans in the next few years, and it’s very exciting to be a part of that. We are very much looking forward to a successful collaboration with Pure Gold Jewellers both now and in the future.”

Katch to handle hospitality and lifestyle brand

October 2, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed by SALT as its PR partner in the region. Founded by Amal Al Marri and Deem Al Bassam, SALT offers fresh ingredients and halal certified beef for an urban dining experience. Katch International will be responsible for the integrated communications activities of SALT across the region.

“SALT has achieved that fantastic balance between culinary excellence, lifestyle, arts and music, and a driven following that gives back to the community,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “They are a specialised niche in the hospitality industry, but they have already made a significant impact and are always great to work with. We are exceptionally pleased to have SALT on board and are very excited to reflect their expansion journey as well as the Salters movement across our communications.”

Katch International makes new hire

September 12, 2017/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has appointed Sean Hahessy to the role of Creative Copywriting Specialist. With a degree in English History from University of Limerick and five years of writing and editing experience, Sean has worked with Skydive Dubai as Content Writer and Editor, and most recently with Sahara Real Estate as Learning and Development Manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for writing, editing and curating content across multiple channels for Katch’s portfolio of clients.
“I am delighted to be moving back into a more focused writing and creative role with an expanding team who are just as excited to tackle new challenges and evolve,” says Sean. “There’s a great energy here at Katch and it’s definitely going to be an interesting role dealing with varied clients across sectors.”

Katch International to handle urban co-working space

August 28, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed to handle the social media activities for NEST at TRYP by Wyndham Hotel. NEST is an open urban co-working space that offers members and visitors a place to work, connect and learn. Katch will be responsible for all NEST’s social media communications in the UAE.

“Dubai is steadily building a reputation for itself as a progressive, forward-thinking city that rewards a strong entrepreneurial spirit and NEST strives to do exactly that,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “The whole premise of NEST is to encourage flexibility and foster a feeling of community among the city’s pioneers and we are excited to help the brand reflect this message across all their social media communications.”

Katch International secures F&B accounts

July 30, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the communications agency for Bleu Blanc, BASTA! and Poppy in the UAE. Owned by International chef, David Myers, the dining concepts aim to allow guests to experience David’s travels through the southern French-inspired Bleu Blac, the vibrant Italian BASTA and the cocktail bar Poppy. Katch International will handle all integrated communications activities for the F&B brands in the UAE.

“Working with people who are as passionate about what they do as David Myers is always a pleasure and more so because each of the signature concepts he’s introducing in the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, has a personal story linked to his own travels,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “What we hope to reflect across our communications is David’s own journey, while also giving diners an authentic feel of each venue.”

Katch to represent ecommerce fashion brand

July 12, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the PR agency for isawitfirst.com. Isawitfirst.com is an international ecommerce brand that offers affordable trends in fashion and pop culture to fashion lovers across the region. Katch will be responsible for all the brand’s PR operations across the UAE.

“Ecommerce is definitely the direction in which most retailers are headed these days, so tying up with a brand like isawitfirst.com is a stimulating challenge for us,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We hope to build awareness around not only the brand, but also continue to educate customers in the UAE about how online shopping can be a convenient and affordable option.”

Swiss watch company reappoints Katch

April 17, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based PR agency, Katch International has been reappointed by TAG Heuer to handle all its PR operations across the region. TAG Heuer is a Swiss manufacturing company that specialises in watches and fashion accessories. Katch International will continue to handle all PR and communication activities for TAG Heuer through campaigns and collaborations across the UAE.

“It is always great to work with established global brands such as TAG Heuer, that have a clear vision of what they want from a communications perspective and help them execute both rapidly and to the best of our abilities,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We’ve aligned with them on some top-tier events and strive to continue helping them grow from strength to strength.”

Katch International to handle MEFCC 2017

March 20, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Public relations and creative agency, Katch International has been appointed to handle all PR activities for pop culture and entertainment convention, the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC). Organised by The Alliance, MEFCC will run from April 6 – 8, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and aims to provide an exciting platform for fans across the Middle East. Katch will be responsible for all PR operations and media campaigns to raise awareness of this year’s MEFCC across the region.

“It’s always exciting for us to grow with a brand as we believe this gives us added insights into how best to serve them with our PR offerings,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “The MEFCC has become a permanent fixture on Dubai’s entertainment calendar and one that fans consistently look forward to and we hope to work in close proximity with The Alliance to make this year’s edition memorable.”

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