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Turret Media welcomes Hayley Skirka 

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Turret Media has appointed Hayley Skirka to the role of Special Projects Editor. With a wealth of experience, Hayley previously worked with Swiss Media Group as Senior Editor of Equestrio magazine and SWR magazine and most recently worked with Hot Media as the Editor of World Traveller. In her new role, she will create editorials for all projects, while overseeing the work of in-house writers and support the editorial team at Abu Dhabi World.

 

“I’m really excited to be starting with Turret Media and ONE CMG as Special Projects Editor, a role that will let me do a little bit of everything that I love,” says Hayley. “From creating quality, community-focused editorial for Abu Dhabi World, to providing a variety of clients with tailored solutions and products that they can be proud of.”

Instinctif introduces new practice

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International business communications consultancy, Instinctif Partners Middle East has launched a new content and creative practice. The new practice will offer support in developing and producing creative content across platforms and events, while also extending into content development, creative consultancy and corporate reporting. It will also see the appointment of Abdul Mateen to the role of Graphic Designer. With 15 years of experience in the advertising and media industry, Abdul most recently worked with Fineline Advertising Agency as Arabic Graphic Designer. In addition, with over 16 years of experience in Europe and the Middle East, most recently working with Group 7 Properties, Pablo Aldav has been appointed to the role of Consultant.

“Our new Content & Creative practice caters to the growing demand for high-quality content in the Middle East market, especially to support Investor Relations and Financial Communications,” says Samantha Bartel, Managing Partner, Instinctif Partners Middle East. “Through the medium of storytelling and imaginatively using a range of platforms and channels, we can deliver the right communications strategy to effectively connect with audiences and deliver a compelling investment case.

 

phocal Media launches new image collection

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Dubai-based photo platform, phocal Media has launched a new image collection that aims to illustrate the recent changes in attitudes in Saudi Arabia regarding women driving. A regionally-authentic visual media specialist, phocal Media is best known for its arabianEye collection that covers the Arab world. The company also works with a portfolio of strategic international partners including Alamy, Reuters and Magnum Photos.

“We’ve been gathering market feedback for some time, and it became clear from our creative partners that some fresh perspectives and faces were needed for client projects,” says Greg Aslangul, Managing Director, phocal Media. “The changes in Saudi Arabia have resulted in a shift in content needs for the region, and we wanted to adapt our content to reflect this.”

 

Instinctif Partners Middle East secures MENA Transform Award

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International business communications consultancy, Instinctif Partners Middle East was recognised at the MENA Transform Awards that took place on May 8, 2018 at St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor City. The agency secured the award for Best External Stakeholder Relations during a Brand Development Project in recognition of a comprehensive IPO communications programme executed by the team and for support of ENBD REIT’s Dubai IPO.

“We are very proud to have received this award,” says Samantha Bartel, Managing Partner, Instinctif Partners Middle East. “We worked closely with the ENBD REIT team during the months and weeks that led up to the IPO, to ensure that all communications were aligned and that each workstream directly addressed the client’s key objectives. The result of this close and constructive relationship was the delivery of a widely-covered and well-received transaction. We have since been retained by ENBD REIT and look forward to passing future milestones together.”

FP7/DXB makes new appointment 

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Full-service advertising agency, FP7/DXB has appointed Olly Robinson to the role of Executive Creative Director. With a wealth of experience in advertising, Olly previously worked in the UK and most recently with FP7/DXB as Senior Creative Director. In his new role, he will continue to build the agency’s creative reputation with clients and oversee the development of new initiatives within the creative department.

“I am stoked to be named as FP7’s Executive Creative Director,” says Olly. “In FP7’s 50th year the agency is still going from strength-to-strength, we’re winning new business and doing effective, award-winning work for our clients. My role is to keep that momentum going, hire great talent and do work that makes us and our clients famous.”

TMH secures MENA Transform Award 

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Part of ONE Communications and Marketing Group, The Message House (TMH) won a gold award at the MENA Transform Awards that took place on May 8, 2018 at St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor City. The agency secured the award for Best Strategic and Creative Development of a new brand after the launch of the team game room company known as Jumble.

“We’re extremely proud to have received recognition at these prestigious awards for excellence in rebranding and brand development,” says David Wright, Managing Director, TMH. “Our gold award for Jumble is testament to our passionate team here at TMH with a brand that presented numerous challenges including engaging an audience more accustom to online gaming than offline and to ensuring cut through in Dubai’s saturated entertainment market.”

Omnia makes new appointments 

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UAE-based digital agency, Omnia has made structural changes to its team as a part of their expansion plans. Aurélie Fornara-Baurain has been appointed to the role of Senior Digital Project Manager. With over ten years of experience in media, Aurélie has worked across a variety of sectors including automotive and technology accounts and will now be responsible for managing a number of high-profile digital transformation projects.

Ed Dickson has been promoted to the role of Creative Director. Ed most recently worked with Omnia as Associate Creative Director where he worked across a variety of clients and delivered award-winning work. In his new role, he will be responsible for ensuring Omnia’s creative output is of the highest standards and recruiting new international creative talent.

Omnia will also see the promotion of Ashling O’Leary to the role of Client Services Director, having most recently held the role of Group Account Director where she led client services and built relationships with the agency’s portfolio of clients. In her new role, she will ensure the quality management of each account and will be responsible for the agency’s client services team.

“Our people are central to everything we do at Omnia and something that we feel is apparent through the strong partnerships we build with our clients,” says Steve Haysom, CEO, Omnia. “We are extremely proud to recognise both Ed and Ashling for their achievements and contribution to our business and by virtue, our clients, and to also welcome Aurélie to the team. Attracting, fostering and developing the best talent in the industry has always been a priority for Omnia – something that will only grow in importance for us as we expand further afield across the region.”

Publinet makes new appointment 

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Dubai-based communication consultancy, Publinet has promoted Jamal Iqbal to the role of Executive Creative Director. With 19 years of experience in the communication industry, Jamal previously worked with Spark Middle East as Associate Creative Director and most recently with Publinet as Director of Innovation. In his new role, he will establish creative new-age tactics and concepts across Publinet’s companies.

“I have dedicated my career to Publinet for the best part of a decade, and going forward I will continue to work towards keeping us at the forefront of our industry by focusing on the future, which I believe lies in strategic creativity, bold innovation, pioneering new-age tactics and achieving unprecedented levels of consumer engagement,” says Jamal. “As Executive Creative Director for the group, I will continue to instil our teams with the confidence to envision the impossible and bring it to life for our clients.”