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Katch International to handle jazz festival

January 21, 2018/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been re-appointed as the PR agency for the 16th Emirates Airline Dubai International Jazz Festival. Set to take place from February 21 – 23, 2018 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, the Emirates Airline Dubai International Jazz Festival is a multi-day festival promoting jazz music across the region and will see headliners such as John Legend for this year’s edition. Katch International will handle all the integrated communications and public relations for the festival in the UAE.

“At Katch we’re very excited to represent Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2018 for a second consecutive year,” says Georgie Woollams, Founder and Managing Director, Katch International. “The line-up is always outstanding and once again with these acts, this year is sure to be something special.”

Katch International to represent charity gala

December 6, 2017/in Account win /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based Integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed to represent this year’s Global Gift Gala. Set to take place on December 8, 2017 at Palazzo Versace, the Global Gift Gala is the official charity gala for the Dubai Film Festival (DIFF) and aims to raise funds for philanthropic organisations, Dubai Cares and Global Gift Foundation. Katch International will be responsible for all integrated communications activities for the charity gala.

“It’s an incredible event for such a worthy cause and we’re excited to be a part of it,” says Georgie Woollams, Founder and Managing Director, Katch International. “Over the last five years, the Global Gift Gala has brought people together in aid of a common goal, to help others.”

Katch International to represent nightlife brand

November 22, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the PR partner for BASE in Dubai. Located in Dubai Design District, BASE is an open-air club that hosts celebrities and performers to offer a unique experience. Katch International will handle all PR and communication activities for BASE in the UAE.

“It’s really exciting to represent this amazing venue, especially because BASE is a new club that is actually home-grown in Dubai and that is looking to compete with global venues,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “The line-up that they’re bringing is absolutely amazing and we can’t wait to see what comes next.”

Katch International wins hospitality brands

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

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the PR partner for Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach and Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah. Katch International will be responsible for the public relations, integrated communications activities and F&B offerings of Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach and Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah in the UAE.

“We are all familiar with the brand because we are ourselves loyal customers,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We all live close to a Ramada hotel such as Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach, so we are very much looking forward to further enhancing both the hotel and its unique F&B offerings within the local market. Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah targets a different clientele and its service, style and proximity to Sharjah’s main attractions and Dubai really sets it apart.”

Katch International launches new department

October 16, 2017/in Featured, New Launch /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has launched new digital department, Katch Disruption. Katch Disruption will provide advanced marketing technology and help increase traffic to its client’s social media and online platforms. The new department will also include technologies such as interactive mobile advertising, geo-fencing, creative interactive ads and augmented reality as well as its own content creation team, which will be dedicated to creating videos and social content.

“Disruption to us is all about breaking the mould and innovating while generating humanising content, tingling the senses aesthetically and cashing in on real-time opportunities,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We strive to disrupt the way people in the region think digitally by localising our offering for the Dubai market.”

Katch wins new jewellery account

October 4, 2017/in Account win /by Suad Ashimi

Pure Gold Jewellery has appointed Katch International as their PR and communications partner. The agency will manage the integrated communications for the jewellers across the region. Established in 1989 in Dubai, Pure Gold Jewellers is renowned for its conflict-free jewels of high quality, competitive pricing and for offering unique lifetime exchange terms.

“We are very pleased to take over communications for Pure Gold Jewellers, especially since it is home-grown here in Dubai,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “It has always been an exceptionally driven company that puts its customers at the forefront of everything they do, which has continued to be a decisive factor in their success over the years. We are joining the company at an important time in their development, as they have major expansion plans in the next few years, and it’s very exciting to be a part of that. We are very much looking forward to a successful collaboration with Pure Gold Jewellers both now and in the future.”

Katch to handle hospitality and lifestyle brand

October 2, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed by SALT as its PR partner in the region. Founded by Amal Al Marri and Deem Al Bassam, SALT offers fresh ingredients and halal certified beef for an urban dining experience. Katch International will be responsible for the integrated communications activities of SALT across the region.

“SALT has achieved that fantastic balance between culinary excellence, lifestyle, arts and music, and a driven following that gives back to the community,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “They are a specialised niche in the hospitality industry, but they have already made a significant impact and are always great to work with. We are exceptionally pleased to have SALT on board and are very excited to reflect their expansion journey as well as the Salters movement across our communications.”

Katch International makes new hire

September 12, 2017/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Suad Ashimi

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has appointed Sean Hahessy to the role of Creative Copywriting Specialist. With a degree in English History from University of Limerick and five years of writing and editing experience, Sean has worked with Skydive Dubai as Content Writer and Editor, and most recently with Sahara Real Estate as Learning and Development Manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for writing, editing and curating content across multiple channels for Katch’s portfolio of clients.
“I am delighted to be moving back into a more focused writing and creative role with an expanding team who are just as excited to tackle new challenges and evolve,” says Sean. “There’s a great energy here at Katch and it’s definitely going to be an interesting role dealing with varied clients across sectors.”

Katch to represent ecommerce fashion brand

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

Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the PR agency for isawitfirst.com. Isawitfirst.com is an international ecommerce brand that offers affordable trends in fashion and pop culture to fashion lovers across the region. Katch will be responsible for all the brand’s PR operations across the UAE.

“Ecommerce is definitely the direction in which most retailers are headed these days, so tying up with a brand like isawitfirst.com is a stimulating challenge for us,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “We hope to build awareness around not only the brand, but also continue to educate customers in the UAE about how online shopping can be a convenient and affordable option.”

Luxury hotel reappoints Katch as PR

May 14, 2017/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

W Doha Hotel and Residences has reappointed Katch International as its PR partner in Qatar. W Doha and Residences is an iconic modern sanctuary for guests seeking high quality services, unforgettable culinary experiences and nightlife action. Katch International will continue to handle all PR operations for the property through campaigns and media relations across the region.

“It is always rewarding to grow organically with a brand, more so when it is an established and award-winning name like the W Doha,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch International. “The hotel has constantly pushed boundaries and pioneered so many new innovations. As a result, it has paved the way for the opening of other W Hotels across the Middle East – and we hope to help them grow from strength to strength.”

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