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COPIA launches first global office
/in Featured, New Launch /by Suad AshimiDubai-based communication and lifestyle agency, COPIA Group has launched its first office in Canada as a part of its global expansion plan. The new office is based in Toronto and will focus on crafting creative content and experiences, whilst granting accessibility across Canada. The new launch will also see the appointment of Sherry Boisvert to the role of Managing Partner bringing with her over 20 years of PR and corporate communications experience. Sherry previously worked in Canada with Citizen Relations and most recently with NARRATIVE PR, holding the role of Vice President at both agencies. In her new role, she will work closely with COPIA’s Dubai partners, Rania El Sadek and Katherine Raso to oversee all the agency’s operations and expand its presence across Canada.
“COPIA’s position has always been one of ‘local presence, global network’ and we felt the time was right to strengthen that even further with an office in Toronto,” says Rania El Sadek, Founder, COPIA Group. “It’s a vibrant city in the heart of Canada and with our expertise and connections on an international level, it made sense for us to make the move and expand to a second home.”
COPIA Group reveals new identity
/in Featured, New Launch /by Suad AshimiDubai-based communications consultancy, COPIA Group has undergone a full rebrand as a part of the firm’s long-term positioning plan across the region. The relaunch includes a brand new website as well as a more focused direction on crafting creative content and experiences from across the region. The direction of the firm will also focus on its local presence and global network surrounding lifestyle as a core of its portfolio of brands and to position as well as communicate to relevant platforms.
“In a region where trust, integrity and expertise is key, we pride ourselves on being an extension of our clients,” says Rania El Sadek, Founder and Managing Director, COPIA. “Our advantage of knowing our network and influencers on a personal basis is a direct reflection of the lifestyle we not only create, but represent – a lifestyle that resonates with the new generations.”
COPIA wins Havaianas Account
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Emily Churchill-OwenCommunications and luxury lifestyle management company COPIA has won the account to manage all PR for international footwear brand Havaianas in the region. The company aims to strategically boost the brands image within the GCC. The footwear brand produces over 150 million pairs of its famous flip-flops every year, globally.
“Havaianas is an exciting addition to our lifestyle portfolio,” says Rania El Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Director, COPIA Group.”We will be working on a strategic and targeted plan to communicate the brand within the GCC. We are really looking forward to the fun and creative initiatives we will be working on with the Havaianas team.”
COPIA signs The Kooples
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Melissa Jean McWhirterCOPIA has been appointed to represent Parisian fashion brand The Kooples in the UAE. Established in 2008, The Kooples is an accessible luxury-clothing brand fusing both men’s and womenswear into one collection. With over 380 retail outlets globally, The Kooples focuses on perfect cuts, precious fabrics and edgy style.
“We are delighted to now be representing The Kooples,” says Rania El Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Director, COPIA. “The Kooples is an incredible and dynamic brand that has gained international success in just over six years; we really look forward to paving the way for this prestigious brand within the Middle East.”
COPIA to represent blk.
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Melissa Jean McWhirterCOPIA has been appointed to represent the blk. brand across the Middle East. Established in the US and with a large celebrity following, blk. water is the first functional beverage which allows the user to experience premium fulvic-enhanced, all-natural minerals. The beverage also contains no sugar, carbs or calories and acts as a powerful electrolyte.
“blk. is the perfect fit for our luxury brand portfolio,” says Rania El Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Director, COPIA. “We are very excited to be working with blk.’s team on its launch into the Middle Eastern market, as it has been very well received internationally.”
COPIA to represent Opera Gallery Dubai
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMNCOPIA has signed a new PR retainer with Opera Gallery Dubai. Founded by Gilles Dyan in Paris in 1994, the brand is a leading dealer in modern and contemporary American, European and Asian art, internationally established with galleries in Paris, London, Geneva, Monaco, New York, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul and Dubai.
“Opera Gallery has a fantastic array of unique and globally renown artwork by artists from all over the world,” says Rania El Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Director, COPIA. “We are very excited to be working with such a leading international gallery.”
Sylvain Gaillard, General Manager of Opera Gallery Dubai adds, “Opera Gallery is thrilled to announce its partnership with COPIA. We were instantly seduced by the energy and creativity of Rania El Sadek and her team. The Gallery is looking forward to this new collaboration, with a solo show in November and many more exciting events in 2015.”
COPIA to represent Thea Jewelry
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMNCOPIA has been appointed to represent Thea Jewelry within the Middle East. Launched by Emilie Duchene with headquarters in Belgium, the custom-made online jewellery collection is available for women, men and children in the form of rings, bracelets, phalanx rings, necklaces and cufflinks.
“Emilie’s pieces for Thea Jewelry are so beautiful and unique,” says Rania El Sadek, Founder and Managing Director, COPIA. “We are very excited to be working with her to expand the brand’s presence in this region. We feel that it will do very well, and look forward to seeing Thea Jewelry grow.”
COPIA signs Pierre Hermé Paris – UAE
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMNCOPIA has won the account to handle public relations for Pierre Hermé Paris – UAE in the region. First launched in Tokyo in 1998, the boutique patisserie is now available across France, England, Hong Kong, South Korea, Qatar and the UAE, with boutiques in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates.
“We are very excited to be working with this internationally renowned brand on their entry into the Middle Eastern market,” says Rania El Sadek, Founder and Managing Director. “Pierre Hermé Paris – UAE is a welcomed addition to our expanding luxury lifestyle portfolio.”
COPIA signs En Vogue
/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMNCOPIA has signed the PR and digital communications contract for En Vogue in the UAE. Set to launch its first store in Dubai at the end of this month, En Vogue is a home concept store that encompasses over 2,000 square metres of space on the Jumeirah Beach Road, inclusive of an interior design studio.
“En Vogue is the perfect fit for our luxury brand portfolio,” says Rania El Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Director, COPIA. “We are very excited to be working with the team on their first store, and we have no doubt it will be a huge success!”