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New Group Editor for OK! Middle East and Viva

October 23, 2013/0 Comments/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Team TMN

Gemma White has been announced as the new Group Editor for OK! Middle East and Viva magazine. Gemma, who returns to ITP Publishing after two years at the Gulf News Group, will oversee the day-to-day running of OK! Middle East plus manage supplements and brand extensions. She will also have a creative input to Viva, the home-grown ITP title that launched nine years ago, which is now edited by Anita Quade.

Contact Gemma at gemma.white@itp.com / +971 (0)50 444 3824

Zainab Imichi Alhassan joins Grace and Garbo

October 22, 2013/0 Comments/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Team TMN

Zainab Imichi Alhassan has been appointed PR Eleganceer at boutique PR firm, Grace and Garbo. Working across fashion and lifestyle clients, Zainab will concentrate on strategic brand building, media relations, boutique placement and social media.

“I hope to learn a lot about PR from the Grace and Garbo team,” says Zainab. “I plan to use my rich knowledge in fashion and communications to help the brands we work with.”

Contact Zainab at zainab@graceandgarbo.com / +971 (0)53 887 5879

COPIA signs Clinton St. Baking Company

October 21, 2013/0 Comments/in Account win, Featured /by Team TMN

COPIA has added Clinton St. Baking Company to its growing PR list. Launched in New York in 2001, husband and wife team Neil Kleinberg and DeDe Lahman had one simple mission, to make the best-baked goods in the city using the freshest ingredients. Since the launch Clinton St. Baking Company has won several awards and welcomed not only New Yorkers but guests from all over the world, eager to try their delicious dishes.

“Award winning Clinton St. Baking Company is a hugely popular destination for New Yorkers and worldwide travellers alike,” says Scarlett Woodhouse, Associate Director, COPIA. “We are super excited for the concept to be coming to Dubai”

For further details, contact scarlett@copia-group.com / +971 (0)4 346 5966

Diners Club Magazine to launch in UAE

October 14, 2013/0 Comments/in Featured, New Launch /by Team TMN

Diners Club International is to launch a print version of its luxury travel magazine in the UAE this December. Diners Club Magazine will have a 15,000 print run and will be directly mailed to its high-net-worth members across the UAE.

“We’re extremely excited about the launch of Diners Club Magazine,” says magazine publisher, Hanif Saddiq. “Diners Club Magazine will be published quarterly and will cover luxury living, travel, fashion and lifestyle.”

For editorial and sales enquiries, contact hanif.saddiq@cre8network.com

Zaina Shihabi resigns from Mother, Baby & Child

October 13, 2013/0 Comments/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Team TMN

Zaina Shihabi has resigned from her position as Editor of Mother, Baby & Child Magazine, a publication run by CPI Media Group. Zaina has relocated to the UK to pursue her master’s degree but will continue to work on the title until her replacement has been appointed.

“I have enjoyed every minute of my time spent on Mother, Baby & Child Magazine,” says Zaina. “It was a difficult decision to make, but I have followed my heart and am looking forward to continuing my education at Liverpool Hope University. I would like to thank all those who have supported the title since launch and I hope this support is passed to the new Editor when the position is filled.”

Anyone interested in applying for the position can email: editormbc@cpimediagroup.com

Katch PR signs Nude Audio

October 10, 2013/0 Comments/in Account win, Featured /by Team TMN

Katch PR has signed new-generation audio company Nude Audio as a new PR client. The brand will launch in the UAE later this month with a range of fashion inspired speakers.

“We are very pleased to have Nude Audio as our newest client here in Dubai,” says Georgie Woollams, Managing Director, Katch PR. “We represent the brand in London where the launch was a huge hit and we’re expecting the same response and success in this market also.”

For further information on Nude Audio, contact Tricia Cusi, PR Manager – tricia@katchthis.com / +971 (0)52 911 7553

Aziza Communications wins M.Micallef PR account

October 10, 2013/0 Comments/in Account win, Featured /by Team TMN

Luxury French perfume brand M.Micallef has appointed Aziza Communications as its PR representatives in the Middle East. The brand will launch its first Dubai boutique at the Grosvenor House hotel this November.

“We are thrilled to be working with M.Micallef,” says Sarah Bond, Account Director at Aziza Communications. “The brand adds to our growing portfolio of luxury lifestyle clients and we are looking forward to assisting with their expansion across the Middle East.”

For further details, contact Sarah Mohamed – sarahm@aziza-communications.com / +971 (0)55 442 3012

AllDetails Middle East welcomes new PR Executive

October 10, 2013/0 Comments/in Movers & Shakers /by Michelle J Kuehn

AllDetails Middle East has appointed Hania Allahham as Public Relations Account Executive. Hania will join the team to develop and strengthen the public relations activities for luxury hospitality clients such as Corinthia Hotels, Baros Maldives, Le Gray, Wilderness Collection among others, as well as high end lifestyle and beauty brands.

“I am really looking forward to joining AllDetails’ vibrant team and I’m excited to work with such prestigious clients,” says Hania.

Sarah Jimaa joins The Dubai Mall Magazine

October 9, 2013/0 Comments/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Team TMN

Sarah Jimaa has been appointed as Features Writer at The Dubai Mall Magazine, part of NPI Media. Previously Fashion & Beauty Writer at Hello! Middle East, Sarah left to pursue her master’s degree in London where she also worked as a freelance stylist before recently returning to Dubai.

“I am excited about this new role and looking forward to bringing our readers the latest on fashion and beauty in each issue,” says Sarah.

Sarah will be responsible for the fashion and beauty pages, plus gifts, trends, style, travel, gadgets and more.

Contact Sarah at sarah.jimaa@npimedia.com / +971 (0)4 424 3648

COPIA signs Parisian Tearoom & Boutique, Angelina

October 9, 2013/0 Comments/in Account win /by Michelle J Kuehn

COPIA has signed Parisian tearoom and boutique, Angelina, as a new retainer PR client. Angelina will be located within The Dubai Mall next to the Louis Vuitton boutique and is due to open in November.

“Angelina is a really cute concept that none other than Coco Chanel used to frequent in Paris,” says Scarlett Woodhouse, Associate Director at COPIA. “We are really looking forward to it opening here and working with the brand.”

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