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Shortlist for Young PR Lions MENA 2018 announced

March 18, 2018/in Featured, Regional News /by Suad Ashimi

PRCA MENA has released the shortlist for this year’s Young PR Lions MENA competition to find the best young PR professional in the region. Eight teams have been shortlisted to win the accolade this year and one of them will be heading to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to take part in the international competition from June 17 – 21, 2018. The shortlisted teams include BPG Cohn & Wolfe, Edelman, Golin MENA, Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Q Communications and Weber Shandwick.

On March 19, the shortlisted teams will be asked to deliver a five minute presentation explaining their PR campaign and the winning team will be announced on March 20.

Q Communications secures hospitality account

September 5, 2017/in Account win /by Shelly Mistry

Rosewood Abu Dhabi has appointed Q Communications as its content and social media agency. Located on Al Maryah Island, Rosewood Abu Dhabi is directly connected to The Galleria and Cleveland Clinic, and is home to a selection of F&B outlets such as Sambusek, Dai Pai Dong and Hidden Bar. The agency will be responsible for creating engaging content for the brand as well as handle its influencer outreach and social media strategy.

“The Q Communications team based in Abu Dhabi is incredibly passionate about the hospitality industry and having worked within the capital for many years, understands the emirate’s unique market and consumer,” says Kate Greville, Managing Director, Q Communications, Abu Dhabi. “Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s proposition and its appetite for an innovative digital approach is very exciting and we’re looking forward to creating some really engaging content that grabs attention as well as drives a buzz and conversation online.”

F&B franchise appoints Q Communications

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

UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for the launch of California Pizza Kitchen in Al Ain. Set to open at the end of August 2017, California Pizza Kitchen will offer a unique culinary experience with a modern twist of Californian flavours on variety of popular dishes. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR activities and media relations for the launch of California Pizza Kitchen in Al Ain.

“We’re really excited to be working with California Pizza Kitchen to launch the brand’s sixth UAE branch and first offering in Al Ain,” says Kate Greville, Managing Director, Q Communications, Abu Dhabi. “As a restaurant concept, California Pizza Kitchen truly stands out from the competitive set with its vibrant menu and creative as well as colourful interior. We are confident that it will become a popular dining spot in Al Ain.”

Q Communications secures Italian F&B brand

August 15, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for Cipriani Yas Island. Launched in Abu Dhabi in 2010, Cipriani Yas Island is a fine dining Italian restaurant that offers fresh and authentic Italian cuisine to food lovers across the UAE. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR activities for Cipriani Yas Island through events, traditional media, influencer engagement and creative activations to increase awareness and create buzz as well as talkabilty of the restaurant within the Abu Dhabi social scene.

“We’re really thrilled to be working with such an iconic restaurant brand like Cipriani, which has a stellar reputation worldwide,” says Kate Greville, Managing Director Abu Dhabi, Q Communications. “The Cipriani Yas Island team is incredibly creative so we can’t wait to start getting the news out about all the exciting things that are happening at the restaurant over the upcoming months.”

Q Communications to handle Greek restaurant launch

July 26, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for the launch of Eat Greek Kouzina in Abu Dhabi. Set to open in August, Eat Greek Kouzina is a homegrown Greek restaurant concept that offers traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of Greece. Q Communications will handle the launch of the new restaurant through strategic consumer, media and influencer engagement.

“We’re really excited to be representing such an authentic concept and working with the team to communicate the brand,” says Elsa Roodt, Co-Founder, Q Communications. “Eat Greek Kouzina truly transports people to Greece. With quality food, great drinks, contemporary interiors and a lively and distinctive atmosphere, we’re sure it will be Abu Dhabi’s go to destination for Greek cuisine.”

Q Communications secures tourism account

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

Tourism Ireland has appointed Q Communications as its PR partner in the GCC. Tourism Ireland is responsible for marketing Ireland overseas with an aim to highlight the island as a holiday and business tourism destination. Q Communications will handle all PR and press activities for Tourism Ireland through inbound press trips, tourist news, press releases, media enquiries and the general promotion of the island as a tourism destination across the region.

“I feel very privileged that Q Communications will be representing and promoting the wonderful island of Ireland,” says Katie Harvey, Co-Founder, Q Communications. “We look forward to assisting Tourism Ireland in their strategic plan to grow visitor numbers and its tourism economy over the coming years.”

Q Communications secures health brand

July 12, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Shelly Mistry

Human-powered calorie counting company, The Food Analysts has appointed Q Communications as its PR agency. Launched in June 2017, The Food Analysts aims to help individuals achieve their health goals by providing a personal and one-on-one calorie counting service. Q Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic PR and communications campaigns for the brand’s launch across the region.

“We are so excited to work with the innovative team at The Food Analysts on this unique concept that hasn’t been done before,” says Elsa Roodt, Managing Partner, Q Communications. “The health trend in the UAE, and particularly in Dubai, is one that continues to grow and evolve amongst both the local community and expats, and we believe that an easy and convenient service like this one will be welcomed with open arms. It is a great way to instill a sense of healthy living into the lives of people who are always on-the-go.”

Q Communications wins urban lifestyle hotel

June 19, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for TRYP by Wyndham in the UAE. TRYP by Wyndham aims to provide a contemporary cool design for the modern, young-at-heart and urban traveller. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR operations for the hospitality brand in the UAE.

“We’re so excited to be working with TRYP, its such a fun, young and energetic brand – the property will play a huge part in re-defining accessible hotels in the region,” says Katie Harvey, Managing Partner, Q Communications.

Q Communications to handle hospitality brand

June 13, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for Wyndham Dubai Marina. Wyndham Dubai Marina is an international hotel accommodation that offers contemporary rooms and suites in a warm energetic atmosphere. Q Communications will handle all PR activities for the hospitality brand in the UAE.

“Hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries across the globe with a huge emphasis on the Middle East,” says Katie Harvey, Managing Partner, Q Communications. “One of Q Communications specialties is hospitality PR and it’s something we are hugely passionate about. We are thrilled to welcome Wyndham Dubai Marina on-board with us.”

Q Communications to represent fashion boutique

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

UAE-based PR agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for exclusive fashion brand, roxx. Founded by Tanya Ashraf, roxx is an Ajman-based fashion boutique that offers custom-made products and fashion labels such as haute couture evening gowns and bridal ensembles. Q Communications will manage a holistic PR and social strategy for roxx across the region.

“roxx is a brand we are extremely passionate about and it is a great opportunity for us to further bring this brand to life within the region,” says Elsa Roodt, Managing Partner, Q Communications. “We are excited to work with this great team of designers and entrepreneurs and have no doubt that roxx will continue going from strength to strength across the UAE.”

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