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Publicis Media launches new boards

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Publicis Media has introduced next generation boards across international and regional markets. The new boards, consisting of leaders from the media and digital industry, aim to foster collaborations and influence the direction of all brands within Publicis Media. The board for the MENA region includes:

  • Ravi Shekar, Associate Director at Publicis Media Analytics and Insights
  • Khaled Gaber, Senior Client Management at Zenith
  • Ghina Marouf, Associate Media Director at Mediavest | Spark
  • Amir Antoun, Media Director at Starcom
  • Sajid Ismail, Senior Manager – Social Strategy at Publicis Media
  • Aneesha Hingorani, Associate Director at Zenith
  • Omar Madi, Director – Performance Media at Perfomics

“The launch of the next generation boards is about challenging and disrupting how we currently do things, to the benefit of all stakeholders,” says Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media. “We had our first global board meeting earlier this month, which ran in parallel with the global Publicis Media board and we were incredibly impressed with the proposals that were presented, some of which we have already started to adopt.”  

Aquarius to discontinue production

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Falling under the umbrella of GN Media, women’s monthly, Aquarius has ceased operations. A long-term staple in the lifestyle sector, the magazine featured content on topics ranging from relationships, health, parenting and careers to fashion, beauty and travel. With June 2017 being its last print issue, the UAE-based title’s digital edition, aquarius.ae, will also be discontinued.

PRCA launches Digital PR and Communications Report

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PRCA MENA has revealed the results of its first Digital PR and Communications Report, produced in partnership with YouGov. Aiming to provide a benchmark of how the PR industry is performing with digital communications, the online survey was conducted in April 2017 with a sample size of 2,027 adults.

“The revolution of the digital world has influenced PR and Communications beyond doubt,” says Leanne Foy, General Manager, PRCA MENA. “Now is the right time to start benchmarking just how the industry is perfoming with digital communications, whether in-house or agency side.”

To receive a copy of the report, contact enquiries@prca.mena.global

Content Plus launches index for top agencies in the UAE

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Dubai-based consultancy, Content Plus has launched new public relations index in the UAE. The PR index aims to provide a practical assessment and examine the efficiency of agencies in the UAE based on the first-hand experience of journalists through a poll as well as act as a guide for companies to select the best PR agency representation. With 200 journalist polled, the results shortlisted ten best agencies, ranking them based on the quality of content and effective engagement with the media by evaluating their level of support, fast follow up and interaction. The full list is available on content-plus.net

“The importance of these perspectives lies in the fact that the media is essentially, the primary channel used to convey the messages of PR agencies’ clients to their target audiences,” says Mohammed Baida, Managing Director, Content Plus. “By launching the Public Relations Index, Content Plus aims to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the UAE PR industry and pinpoint practical ways to improve their level of collaboration with different media outlets.”

Omnicom Media Group signs new partnership

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Omnicom Media Group, part of Omnicom Group has signed an agreement with digital advertising company, Pathmatics to enhance its service offerings across the MENA region. The partnership will grant Omnicom’s clients in the region exclusive access to Pathmatics’s unique display and mobile advertising intelligence to better capture market dynamics and enhance their digital planning and buying performance.

“This MENA extension to our global contract with Pathmatics is the latest development in our multi-tiered approach to enhancing our service offering in the region,” says Dimitri Metaxas, Regional Executive Director-Specialist Companies, Omnicom Media Group MENA. “Pathmatics has the unique advantage of pinpointing the true path of digital adverts, which affords our clients greater clarity in an ever-evolving, complex landscape.”

Cicero and Bernay expands into North Africa

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Public relations agency, Cicero and Bernay (C&B) has signed a strategic affiliation with Kalima, a subsidiary of communications group, Impact, as a part of its plan to expand into Algeria and Tunisia. The new agreement will see C&B provide public relations services, PR Strategies, on-ground support and development of targeted communications, with an aim to cater to the growing Algerian and Tunisian markets. The affiliation will also ensure that Kalima secures a strong footprint in the PR industry to strengthen C&B’s presence across the GCC.

“Kalima has a similar ethos to that of C&B – focusing on adding value to clients through a customer-centric and results-focused approach,” says Ahmad Itani, COO, C&B. “This shared philosophy makes us natural partners and we are pleased to be adding Kalima to our network of experts – adding valuable insights to C&B’s network from Algeria and Tunisia.”

COPIA Group reveals new identity

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Dubai-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.”

JPd secures multiple wins at Transform Awards

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Dubai-based branding and communications agency, JPd has secured multiple awards at this year’s Transform Awards MENA. Held at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the ceremony aims to recognise and benchmark the best brand work and reward innovation across the MENA region. The event saw JPd win in various categories including gold for Best Visual Identity for Charity/NGO and Best localisation of an international brand, silver for Best Visual Identity for Professional Service Sector and bronze for Best use of Tone of Voice as well as highly commended for Best Use of Repackaging Design.

“For our first year of entry, the Transform Awards are a glowing endorsement to our success in creating commercially well thought strategies and compelling creative identities that allow brands to connect with people and people to connect with the brands we partner with,” says James Pass, Managing Director, JPd. “It captures everything we stand for as an agency – commitment, passion and proficiency.”