Leveraging the power of audio, Rising Giants Network (RGN) and prominent global audio equipment manufacturer, Shure, have teamed up to support aspiring podcasters, by providing them with tools to create their immersive stories. Launched earlier this week, the campaign titled ‘Tstahel Podcast’ (which translates to ‘You Deserve A Podcast’) will...
Heart+Mind Strategies, one of the world’s reputable companies specialized in research-driven and strategic communications, public policy, reputation and brand strategy consulting, announced the opening of Heart+Mind Strategies MENA, establishing its regional headquarters in the city of Riyadh, KSA. The inaugural launch event was held on June 6 at the Four...
Award-winning Experience Design Company, Imagination, has appointed a new Creative Director and Logistics Director in its Saudi Arabia office, further developing its senior leadership team to support expansion and growth. The news follows the opening of a new office in Riyadh, supercharging Imagination's presence, and ability to create world-class experiences...
Following the announcement of the launch of a new TV channel and digital platform, Lebanese renowned journalist Tony Khalife discloses in a short video his new media project, which comes to light before the end year. With years of experience in the field of radio and television, the TV talk...
The Cresta Awards has announced that Ali Rez, one of the world’s most awarded creative leaders, is to be the chair of its 2022 competition. Rez immediately called for the world’s agencies and production companies to enter and showcase the best of their work as a bounce-back from the pandemic. “Cresta...
The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has announced its first Annual Awards since 2019 at its Toronto Global Congress, held from May 25-27. This is WOO's first in-person Global Congress since pre-pandemic Dubai in 2019. The awards were handed as follow: Lifetime Achievement The Lifetime Achievement Award goes to...
Shahid, the global Arabic streaming platform, is partnering up with Barajoun Entertainment, an animation and visual effects studio in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through this partnership, Barajoun Entertainment will produce five original Arabic-language animations, to be streamed exclusively under the Shahid Originals category on Shahid VIP...
Regional media and digital sister agencies, CARMA and SOCIALEYEZ, announce the addition of Abu Dhabi Customs to their already extensive roster. CARMA, the media intelligence company, will be responsible for all media monitoring and measurement to ensure it is able to provide SOCIALEYEZ with key insights to build the best possible social...
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the global management consulting firm, has named Pablo Martinez to head its Middle East system starting May 2022. Martinez will lead almost 800 employees from 76 nationalities across four offices located in: Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, making this region one of the firm’s most...
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Kuwaiti homegrown luxury retailer Trafalgar has announced its repositioning to become Trafalgar Luxury Group and outlined plans to further expand its presence in the region. The Group has restructured its leadership and operations to support its strategic transformation and build on its legacy as...
Brand New Galaxy (BNG), the global marketing and technology platform, has secured the media remit of Mashreq Bank in the MEA region. This win comes into play as they partnered with sister agency Assembly MENA, part of Stagwell, who recently welcomed BNG into their fold. The partnership of BNG MEA...
Meta's WhatsApp platform continues to enjoy adoption. The platform saw a 41 percent increase in users in the first quarter of 2022, as per a MoneyTransfers.com study. The study showed that the platform is ideal for families, friends, and colleagues to keep in touch. The study also revealed that the 18...
SHAREit Group, a global internet technology company, has released a new market report on App sharing and mobile gaming behaviour in MENA during Eid Al Fitr. The data explores the types of mobile apps and games that have gained popularity amongst people of all ages and how this will drive...
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world witnessed a historic shift in the job market. The changes remote work has introduced have happened so gradually one may not have noticed. While some companies used to offer the ability to work from home as a perk, it has now become the norm for most...
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, the popular and longest running raffle draw in the UAE, has appointed Red Havas Middle East as their official PR agency to lead communications efforts across the UAE. “As we gear up for exciting new announcements and campaigns in the coming months, we are delighted to...
