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BNC Publishing launches new awards

March 16, 2016/in Featured, New Launch /by Michelle J Kuehn

Hotel News ME, part of BNC Publishing, is set to host its inaugural Leaders in Hospitality Awards 2016, on April 19 at The St. Regis Dubai in order to celebrate the best of the industry’s talent, properties and concepts. The awards are designed to capture the outstanding elements of properties, campaigns and people across a number of categories including Leading New Hotel, Best Spa and Best Room Refurb. Judges will be announced on hotelnewsme.com later this month.

“The Leaders in Hospitality Awards 2016 will celebrate and bring together professionals at all levels,” says Melanie Mingas, Group Editor, Business Portfolio, BNC Publishing. “The categories have been meticulously constructed to represent all sectors and levels of the industry, as opposed to the traditional people-only awards. We have categories that will distinguish exceptional concepts, properties and personalities across the industry.”

W Doha Hotel re-signs Katch

November 30, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Michelle J Kuehn

Katch International has been reappointed as the PR and communications partner for the W Doha Hotel & Residences for its second year. Having been recently named Favourite Middle East Hotel for Business Travel by The Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, Katch will continue to promote the hotel’s vision to the Middle East market through PR management and media relations.

“We are delighted with the continued trust of the W Doha Hotel & Residences,” says Ben Kershaw, Client Servicing Director, Katch International. “The W remains the most happening place in Qatar and we will definitely be supporting their vision of maintaining this position in the market through wow campaigns that create a lasting impact.”

Clara De Lama Daageh, Director of Marketing, W Doha Hotel & Residences adds, “W Doha has thoroughly enjoyed working with Katch International and we look forward to another successful year of bench marking hospitality standards. It is an exciting time, with a plethora of plans for the upcoming year and it is important to have creative, goal-oriented and go-getter partners like Katch by our side.”

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

Katch secures W Doha Hotel & Residences

March 4, 2015/0 Comments/in Account win /by Melissa Jean McWhirter

Katch International has expanded its hospitality portfolio by securing W Doha Hotel & Residences. Strategically located in the heart of the city, W Doha Hotel & Residences caters for both leisure and business, featuring the region’s first Bliss Spa and FIT, a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Additionally, the hotel hosts culinary gems such as three Michelin-star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market and Market and La Spiga by Paper Moon Milano, as well as glamourous hotspot Crystal and Wahm.

“Being chosen as the PR representative of W Doha Hotel & Residences is an amazing achievement, further increasing Katch’s reach across the GCC,” says Ben Kersaw, Client Services Director, Katch International. “With its innovative strategies and unique campaigns, we look forward to working with this elite international brand.”

Safak Guvenc, Area Manager of Qatar and General Manager for W Doha Hotel & Residences adds, “We are delighted to be working with our new agency, Katch International. Our main goal is to take the W Doha Hotel signature experience to touch points that we haven’t yet reached, whether it is through traditional or new media, and at the same time continuously create out of the box ideas that set us apart.”

UM secures QFC Authority media account

December 16, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Melissa Jean McWhirter

As part of a new global media partnership agreement between UM and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, UM will now represent QFC Authority in all of its media buying and planning activities across the EMEA, APAC and North American markets. Set up in 2005, QFC Authority is the commercial and strategic arm of the Qatar Financial Centre, providing foreign and local firms with a robust platform to launch their businesses in the Middle East.

“This is a massive win for UM and we’re thrilled to be working with QFC Authority,” says Alaa Saad, Regional Managing Director, UM GCC. “We have built a portfolio of prestigious clients through our deep understanding of the local markets and by maintaining high standards in our work. QFC Authority is a respected financial authority locally and globally, and we look forward to expanding our success with them.”

Anya Kotova wins Young Communicator of the Year

October 15, 2014/0 Comments/in Award win /by Melissa Jean McWhirter

Anya Kotova, Senior Account Director at Ketchum and based in Doha, has been awarded Young Communicator of the Year at the PR Week Awards 2014. Open to PR professionals in consultancies and in-house teams under the age of 30, the Young Communicator of the Year award honours outstanding achievement in handling PR campaigns, showing creativity, relevance to brief and results. The judges of the category also look for evidence of the nominees’ ability and willingness to extend their range of PR skills. Originally from Belarus, Anya joined Ketchum in 2007 and has previously worked with Ketchum New York and on clients which have included the Russian Federation, Gazprom, Troika Dialog, VTB Capital and FedEx.

“It’s an amazing feeling to be recognised by your peers for having your dream job,” says Anya. “The win is definitely a global team effort and I could not have done it without the support of a team that comes from the US, Canada, UK and the UAE.”

Jason MacKenzie, Managing Director of Liquid and one of the judges at PR Week Awards says, “Anya is a champion of the school of thought that PR is a force for good in society – and makes the case compellignly. She’s razor-sharp, talented and highly personable.”

Getty Images signs deal with QOC

September 11, 2014/0 Comments/in International News /by Team TMN

Getty Images has signed a deal with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to create a bespoke digital archive system for the QOC’s heritage assets. Getty Images will partner with digital video systems designer EVS to build the archive management system, which will host videos, tapes, DVDs, photos and documents dating from 1979.

Getty Images’ web-based asset management service, Media Manager, will host the QOC’s photo and documental assets, while EVS will construct a Media Archive Director video system to ingest, manage and deliver all video content.

As part of the deal, Getty Images will also share best practice with the QOC photo team on capturing imagery at sports events and official appointments.

“Creating and managing content is the DNA of Getty Images,” says Lee Martin, Senior Vice President EMEA, Getty Images. “So we are delighted to provide this content solution for Qatar Olympic Committee, helping them ensure the preservation and longevity of their assets.”

H.E. Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General adds, “We know Getty Images to be a world leader in the content space, and see this collaboration as a way to help transfer knowledge to all QOC staff and secure the legacy and heritage of QOC’s assets for future generations.”

Benoit Février, Senior Vice President Media of EVS concludes, “Our integrated media archive management solutions are designed to offer full mastering over media workflows from ingest to delivery, guaranteeing the highest level of security, flexibility and video content accessibility. We are proud to partner with Getty Images to provide our technology and expertise to meet the Qatar Olympic Committee’s requirements.”

Insignia PR to represent wagamama Dubai

August 21, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Insignia PR has been appointed by wagamama Dubai to handle its public relations with a full range of services. Launched in London in 1992, the Pan-Asian restaurant chain first opened in Dubai in 2004, and now has over three properties in Dubai and one in Qatar.

“We are thrilled to be representing such a well-loved and revered brand in Dubai,” says Gabriela Asquith, Director, Insignia PR. “We’re immensely looking forward to putting into action all the exciting initiatives we have planned for wagamama Dubai.”

Daisy Omissi joins Qatar Airways

July 27, 2014/0 Comments/in Movers & Shakers /by Team TMN

Daisy Omissi has been appointed as Manager of Onboard Reading Materials for Qatar Airways. Daisy joins the team in Doha from Spain, where she was most recently Marketing Director at Landcorp International and acted as the European marketing agent for large developmental projects in Canada, Argentina and Brazil. Daisy also spent many years in the UAE both in an editorial capacity and in PR. In her new position, Daisy will oversee the publication of Oryx and Oryx Premium, in addition to overseeing other communications and press releases distributed by the company.

“I am very happy to be back working in the Middle East after a four-year hiatus in Europe,” says Daisy. “It is especially exciting to be working for one of the world’s fastest growing airlines and I feel very privileged to have been chosen to join their dynamic team.”

Hills Advertising negotiates World Cup deal

April 22, 2014/0 Comments/in International News /by Team TMN

Hills Advertising is currently in negotiations with the Qatari Royal Family to secure a deal for interactive outdoor advertising at the 2022 World Cup.

Hills Advertising was established in 2003, and offers its outdoor advertising services in the UAE and throughout the Middle East region. Their clients include Pepsi, Emirates, Sony Ericsson, Bentley, Etisalat and Breitling.

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