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Iris Public Relations signs Orlane

February 9, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Iris Public Relations has been appointed to handle the PR activities for international skincare brand Orlane in the UAE. Distributed in about 75 countries, Orlane was the first brand to use truly active ingredients in its products, including the B21 Bio-Energic Anti-Aging Complex.

“Our aim is to increase brand visibility and create more awareness for Orlane’s key skincare products in the UAE,” says Lisa George, Director, Iris Public Relations. “We will also be managing the brand’s social media programme.”

The Qode wins The Grooming Company PR account

February 6, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

The Qode has been appointed as the new PR representatives of The Grooming Company (TCG) portfolio of brands. TCG is represented by beauty and grooming brands, N.BAR, JetSet and 1847.

“We are thrilled to be working with The Grooming Company who pioneered men’s and women’s grooming the the UAE,” says Ayman Fakoussa, Managing Partner, The Qode. “Despite their growth over the years they have always maintained impeccable customer service to the UAE’s most discerning clientele. We look forward to working closely with Negin Dasmal and her team on consistently raising the bar and building on the brands’ success.”

Katch signs Choix Patisserie PR account

February 5, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Katch International have been awarded the PR contract for Choix Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire. Inspired by multi-Michelin starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire, the restaurant will launch at InterContinental, Dubai Festival City in March 2014.

“We are very happy to have Choix Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire onboard,” says Stephanie Woollams, Director, Katch International. “It is an honour to work on a project with a Chef who is considered one of the world’s greatest chefs. We don’t only look after the brand’s PR, we will also be handling the social media, design and production.”

Georgina Wilson-Powell to step down at CPI Media

February 5, 2014/0 Comments/in Movers & Shakers /by Team TMN

Georgina Wilson-Powell has announced she will step down at CPI Media Group at the end of next week. Having worked at CPI Media Group as Group Editor since November 2011, launching Hospitality Business Middle East in 2012 and Lonely Planet Traveller Middle East in 2013, Georgina is giving up her newly appointed position as Group Managing Editor to travel before returning to the UK.

“It’s been a wonderful couple of years working with CPI Media Group launching some really dynamic and different titles to the market,” says Georgina. “I’m very proud of all I’ve achieved with the company but after six years in Dubai it’s time to slowly make my way back to the UK.”

Georgina will be available for freelance work on print and digital titles, with a focus on travel and lifestyle.

Expose lands Kardashian Kollection account

February 4, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Expose Communications has won the PR contract to oversee the launch of the Kardashian Kollection sunglasses in the Middle East. This will be followed by a full range of sun and prescription eye wear, to be announced later this year.

“We are excited to launch the collection in the Middle East, especially as the Kardashian sisters are so well loved within the region,” says Dana Abdelhadi, Director, Expose Communications.

Other recent account wins include Donna Karan and DKNY, as well as The Editorialist – an international online fashion magazine and boutique concept.

ITP Consumer to re-launch VIVA magazine

February 3, 2014/0 Comments/in New Launch /by Team TMN

ITP Consumer is to re-launch VIVA magazine to become the region’s only handbag sized magazine specifically targeting working women aged 25 years plus. After 10 years in the region, the home-grown title will tackle issues relevant to the modern women in the Middle East. The new look will be revealed in the March issue and celebrated with its International Women’s Day event on March 6, 2014.

“We are excited about the new-look VIVA, which will be now available in convenient handbag size and is the perfect accompaniment for the woman on the go,” says Anita Quade, Editor, VIVA magazine. “It is a big year for VIVA, which celebrates its 10 year anniversary in September and what better way it mark this milestone than with a modern makeover.”

Gareth Lloyd-Jones, Publishing Director for VIVA, commented, “We’re bringing the same quality content the VIVA readers have come to expect, but giving the magazine a whole new look. The magazine is now bolder and brighter and the team have really brought to life the new strapline “All about you”.

DMS signs as sales partner for Kooora.com

February 2, 2014/0 Comments/in Regional News /by Team TMN

Digital Media Services (DMS), which serves as the digital arm of Choueiri Group, has been appointed as the exclusive media sales representative for digital sports publication, Kooora.com.

Kooora.com provides coverage of everything related to sports, from up-to-the-minute scores and news, in-depth and often controversial analysis, to team decisions, transfers and stadium reviews, information on referees, amongst other related topics. The site also features live matches, as well as rebroadcasts of major sporting events from TV channels.

“Kooora.com has swiftly grown to become the region’s leading website for sports, centred predominantly on the region’s long-standing affinity with football,” says Khalid Aldoseri, Founder, Kooora.com. “Today it has come to encompass all team sports, and a huge range of the top regional, as well as global competitions. As we move to enhance our leadership in the region, we are pleased to be partnering with DMS as our exclusive media sales representatives and look forward to a fruitful and prosperous journey ahead with them”.

Expressing his views on the newly drafted DMS and Kooora.com partnership, Pierre Choueiri, Chairman and CEO of Choueiri Group stated, “With digital continuing to grow at a remarkable pace in the region, we are very pleased to welcome the Middle East’s leading sports website to the DMS portfolio. Patnering with Kooora.com is a very important milestone adding a significant element to the diversified solutions that DMS offers agencies and brands. Our role, as always will be centred on optimising the marketing of this platform and ensuring its sustained growth as a premium digital advertising platform. We are extremely happy to have Kooora.com on board with us”.

BBC Good Food winners announced

February 2, 2014/0 Comments/in Award win /by Team TMN

The fourth annual BBC Good Food Middle East Awards took place on Wednesday evening at The Address, Dubai Marina. New category winners included Best New Restaurant, Doha, which was awarded to Market by Jean Georges, W Doha Hotel & Residences, Best Seafood Restaurant, which went to Bice Mare, and Best Experiential Dining, which was awarded to The Act Dubai.

“This year’s awards were a resounding success, with everyone who attended – not just the winners – having had a great time,” says Sudeshna Ghosh, Editor of BBC Good Food Middle East magazine. “The results were a mix of some surprise winners as well as some long-time favourites coming out on top.”

For a full list of winners, visit http://www.cpievents.net/bbcgf-awards-2013/2013-award-winners/

Aziza Communications wins Don Alfonso account

January 30, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

Aziza Communications has been appointed as PR representative for Don Alfonso 1890. The two-Michelin star Italian restaurant brand is due to open in mid-March in the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai, and is the fourth Don Alfonso 1890 restaurant to open, following launches in Macau, Marrakesh and Rome.

“We’re thrilled to add Don Alfonso 1890 to our growing portfolio of F&B clients,” says Sarah Jacotine, Account Manager, Aziza Communications. “We’re looking forward to working closely with the Frontline Management team on the launch of this exclusive restaurant and introducing the brand’s unique style of Italian cuisine to the UAE.”

Sephora appoints The Qode to manage GCC PR

January 28, 2014/0 Comments/in Account win /by Team TMN

The Qode has been appointed to represent French cosmetic chain Sephora as its PR agency in the Middle East. Account Director, Rania Kfoury, will oversee the account, that was previously held by Havas PR.

“Sephora represents the youthful and modern face of beauty,” says Rania. “Working on the exclusive brands Sephora has, as well as their own signature brand, fits into my special interest in the beauty industry, a passion I developed working with various beauty brands throughout my career.”

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