Two PHD MENA clients have extended their relationship with the media planning network after recently concluded competitive reviews: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the region’s largest fair, exhibition and event organizer, has renewed its contract after three successful years with the agency. Also, Huawei, a leading provider of information and...
To mark the brand’s third year of collaboration with the car manufacturer Caroll Shelby Company in a highly inspiring way, the watchmaking Maison Baume & Mercier has partnered with Dubai Airports and JCDecaux for a one of a kind activation: the most iconic Shelby Cobra 427*, one of the rarest...
It can be hard to keep up with each and every phone that's released throughout the year, but the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, the higher-end version of the flagship Mate 10, is one you'll definitely want to check.Here are several reasons you may want to consider the Huawei Mate 10...
FP7 has appointed Jon Marchant as Managing Director of their Dubai office, effective November 1st.With full responsibility for the leadership and development of FP7 DXB’s business, Jon will play a key role in meeting the company's aggressive growth goals as well as building on the firm's reputation for creative solutions and award...
UM MENA announced that Assaad Kassis will assume the role of General Manager of their office in KSA. This role comes into effect as their previous country lead Khalil Arouni has decided to relocate to pursue new opportunities. With the changing market dynamics in KSA, UM’s focus will increase locally and...
As part of its continuous efforts to improve and enhance its services in the markets where it operates, Ooredoo Group has announced that its operating company in Palestine, Wataniya Mobile, has officially launched its operations in Gaza.Wataniya Mobile will now be able to provide the residents of Gaza with an...
Ericsson has signed an exclusive multi-year contract with FOX Networks Group Middle East to provide playout, media management and global distribution services for the three new HD channels - FOX Crime, FOX Life and FOX Rewayat – launched last month and broadcast 24 hours a day from Ericsson’s broadcast and...
UM MENA has announced the promotion of Antoine Challita to the position of General Manager Dubai effective immediately. Challita enjoys 12 years of industry experience in client development and business performance management. He joined UM Dubai in 2013 as Regional Business Director for the Coca-Cola Co. business and soon expanded his...
The leader in home furnishing retail, IKEA Group, has appointed global agency Anomaly following a formal competitive pitch. Conversations with agencies began in February 2017, with IKEA Group seeking a progressive partner to develop a global positioning campaign platform for corporate and consumer communication initiatives, with a focus on sustainability. Engin...
Talented agency veterans, Emer Howard, Bobby Byrne and Steven Mangan are the nucleus of a formidable network of proven creative talent. They have combined their heavyweight industry expertise to launch Ringers, a creative brand development agency dedicated solely to the world of sport.In their new venture, the trio leverage their...
Publicis Groupe announced three major initiatives that advance its ambitions to become the market leader in marketing and business transformation.The first is the creation of Publicis Spine, which fuses together all of Publicis Groupe’s data assets, technology, and talent, strengthening the company’s unique proposition to drive and link both marketing...
Following a competitive pitching process, Vizeum has been awarded the brief to handle all media planning and buying for Japanese electronics giant Panasonic on its largest ever regional campaign.Panasonic works with a roster of agencies on a project basis, tendering from campaign to campaign. The forthcoming thematic brand campaign is...
Middle East PR agency ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller has announced that Hassan Fattah, the former editor-in-chief of The National newspaper and a senior executive with Brunswick Group, has joined the firm as Managing Director. He will provide senior counsel to regional corporate and government clients, as well as drive the firm’s new business and organic...
Middle East Communications Network (MCN) announced the appointment of Joe Nicolas as MENA Regional Managing Director of its media agency UM. Joe Nicolas, who has been with UM for over eight years, has played an integral part in the agency's growth and success. As the Regional Head of Product for UM MENA, he...
The Middle East Public Relations Association has joined forces with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) to create an internationally-recognised professional accreditation and training programme, which is expected to raise the industry’s standards in the region and boost the career prospects of public relations professionals.MEPRA is the leading industry...
