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Sept PR welcomes new Account Manager

February 20, 2017/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based lifestyle and communications agency, Sept PR has appointed Karima Karmouzi to the role of Account Manager. With over ten years of experience in marketing and PR, Karima previously worked as Marketing and PR Manager in the UK, Morocco and Oman. In her new role, she will focus on developing strong PR and communications strategies across GCC networks and secure top tier Arab media opportunities for client campaigns.

“Sept PR has an outstanding reputation in the market and looks after an exciting portfolio of clients,” says Karima. “We’re seeing a shift in the PR landscape which incorporates a consolidated digital element to campaigns so it’s exciting to be a part of an agency that recognises this and drives this forward.”

Times of Oman secures awards at ENA

December 7, 2016/in Award win, Featured /by Shelly Mistry

Following two gold and three silver accolades at the 2016 Wanlfra Middle East Digital Awards, Times of Oman has secured two Awards for Excellence at the European Newspaper Awards (ENA). The title was recognised in the category of ‘Online Infographics’ for its use of interactive digital graphics in the ‘Omani Dress’ and ‘Rio 2016’ features that were published on its online platform. The English daily also received four accolades in the ‘Sectional Front Pages’ category for its print newspaper. The award ceremony will take place during the European Newspaper Congress from May 21 -23, 2017, at the City Hall of Vienna.

“2016 has been a strong year for timesofoman.com for growth, both in audience and traffic as well as digital creativity,” says Scott Armstrong, Chief Executive Editor, Times of Oman. “We are already excited for what 2017 holds as we push ourselves further.”

Times of Oman wins at World Digital Awards

October 16, 2016/in Award win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Times of Oman has been awarded Best Data Visualisation for its creative site at this year’s World Digital Awards in Vienna, Austria. The awards were presented by the World Association of Newspapers (Wan-Ifra) to recognise Times of Oman’s site for its features, which includes; drawings, graphics and videos that details the heritage behind the Omani dress for a digital celebration in honour of the country’s 45th National Day.

“I’m thrilled for the team behind this special project and even more so that a project that honours Oman’s heritage has won recognition at a global level, particularly as we approach National Day this year,” says Scott Armstrong, Chief Executive Editor, Times of Oman. “This came on the back of five awards, two gold, including one for the Omani dress project and three silver in the 2016 Middle East Digital Awards of the World Association of Newspapers.”

Active wins Amadeus Gulf

June 9, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Michelle J Kuehn

Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications) has been appointed to handle all PR and communications for Amadeus Gulf, a provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry. The agency will be responsible for Amadeus Gulf’s media campaigns across markets in the UAE, Oman and Bahrain.

“We chose to work with Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications) as they demonstrated not only professionalism and understanding of our communication needs, but also passion and proactivity from the very beginning,” says Graham J. Nichols, Managing Director, Amadeus Gulf. “We are confident that this collaboration will help raise the profile of Amadeus Gulf across our target markets in the region.”

Sawsan Ghanem, Managing Director and Founding Partner, Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications), adds “We are thrilled to have been chosen as the regional PR agency for Amadeus Gulf and we look forward to working closely with them to drive a targeted and successful communications campaign in the region as they shape the future of travel. Amadeus Gulf is an important addition to our portfolio of established technology clients and one we will look forward to bringing our experience in the travel industry to.”

Crème de la Creme Awards winners announced

December 24, 2015/in Featured, Regional News /by Michelle J Kuehn

The first ever Crème de la Crème magazine Luxury Awards have been held at Turtle Beach, Shangri-La Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman. Presented by Mercedes-Benz, the awards honoured luxury brands across nine different categories including Best Fashion Label Powered By Mercedes-Benz, Best Jewellery and Best Hotel. Nominees were evaluated by well-known names in the Sultanate and winners included Amouage and Patek Philippe.

TCApr wins Six Senses Zighy Bay partnership

January 7, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Melissa Jean McWhirter

After a competitive bid, TCApr has won the account to represent Six Senses Zighy Bay, a resort located on the northern Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman. Zighy Bay offers an authentic and traditional experience in indigenous village style villas, with guests having the option to choose from one of the 82 one or two bedroom villas that boast different specialities, as well as two bedroom retreats and four bedroom private reserves. With experience across sectors including luxury, hospitality and lifestyle, TCApr won the pitch to represent Six Senses Zighy Bay throughout the GCC and will execute high quality projects and communications for its new client.

“Winning the Six Senses Zighy Bay pitch is a huge achievement for TCApr and reaffirms our company’s commitment to what we are and what we achieve for our clients,” says Ahmed Soliman, Managing Director, TCApr. “Our company is based on passionate marketers, so to win such an account reaffirms our passion in not only delivering, but also excelling in service and expertise to each of our clients, ensuring that that we go over and above their expectations. We are excited to have Six Senses Zighy Bay as our client and are looking forward to working closer with the resort in the ever expanding GCC business market.”

JCDecaux unveils digital screen network in Oman

July 24, 2014/0 Comments/in Regional News /by Team TMN

JCDecaux, the worldwide outdoor advertising company, has unveiled a new network of HD digital screens at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport, in conjunction with Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC). The premium quality screens are located in the baggage reclaim areas of both airports, offering a unique proposition for advertisers. The new network of screens will feature JCDecaux’s specialised content management system, which allows tailored advertising in the form of targeted or live campaigns. The system will be able to target specific flights from specific countries, change the creative from day to night and broadcast live content.

“We are pleased to see these impressive screens, which are the first of their kind in Oman, going live in Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport,” says Samer Ahmed Al Nabhani, Chief Commercial Officer, OAMC. “Our partnership with JCDecaux means that this impressive network of screens will place us at the forefront of innovation and creativity, whilst also enhancing the advertising landscape and creating a more enjoyable passenger experience.”

David Bourg, CEO Middle East of JCDecaux adds, “The installation of the new network of high-definition digital screens marks a significant step forward in enhancing the outdoor advertising landscape in Oman. In addition, this new advertising solution strengthens our digital footprint in the Middle East, now with 500 digital screens across airports in the region.”

Insignia PR wins Alila Jabal Akhdar account

June 22, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Insignia PR has won the account to represent the Alila Jabal Akhdar hotel in the MENA region. Located by the Al Hajar Mountains in Oman, the Alila Jabal Akhdar officially opened in May 2014, and marks the first step into the Middle East for Alila Hotels and Resorts – the hotel management group which operates in India and the Asia Pacific region.

“We feel privileged to be the first to introduce Alila Hotels and Resorts to the Middle East,” says Gabriela Asquith, Director, Insignia PR. “I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the resort twice since its opening, and this new destination resort has revolutionised luxury hospitality in the Middle East.”

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