Starcom Middle East, the media agency under Publicis Groupe Middle East, has promoted Amir Antoun as the new Head of Starcom Levant, effective immediately. Having been an integral part of Starcom since 2007, Amir brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. “Amir has been a phenomenal...
Creative comms agency, The Romans, has appointed Joe Lipscombe as Partner, tasked with leading the agency's new strategic direction in Dubai and furthering its presence across the MENA region. The agency asserted it will continue to bring its globally award-winning creativity to the market, with a renewed focus on growth...
With over ten years experience in the PR industry, Phillippa Kennedy, has joined the team at Brazen MENA as an Account Director. In her new role, Phillippa will oversee a number of the agency’s key clients. In addition, she will spearhead the luxury division, which has grown over the last...
Dubai Lynx, the highly anticipated advertising award festival for the MENA region, has named Annahar Media Group in Lebanon, as the Advertiser of the Year for 2024. The Award recognises a brand that has distinguished themselves through innovative marketing and embracing creative work produced by their agencies. The Advertiser of...
TBWA\RAAD has partnered with D&AD to bring the New Blood Portfolio Review Night to the Middle East. The agency will be hosting a session in its offices in Dubai on February 29th at 6pm for young aspiring graduates and early professionals who will have the opportunity to showcase their work to seasoned...
It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the passing of Camille Menassa. Camille Menassa's journey was one of dedication and excellence. From his early days as a journalist at l'Orient newspaper, his commitment to truth and storytelling was evident. Throughout his career, he demonstrated outstanding leadership, leaving...
WINA, the global festival that rewards the best advertising campaigns made by the independent creative communications sector, is announcing the venues for this year’s edition. Last year, the festival took place in Dubai. This year, the festival will be heading to two beautiful destinations in the Americas: Miami and Monterrey....
In a bid to catalyze digital innovation in the retail sector, Snap Inc. and Kearney took center stage at the 10th anniversary of Retail Leaders Circle MENA. Highlighting the immense potential and desire for retailers to meet the expectations of tech-savvy Saudi consumers, Snap Inc. introduced their joint whitepaper with...
MEmob+, the data analytics and technology solutions company, has entered a strategic partnership with MullenLowe Blu Kuwait, in the aim to reshape the marketing landscape in Kuwait and the wider GCC region. This collaboration is set to bring forth unparalleled expertise in leveraging data for marketing success, marking a significant revolutionary shift,...
GameCentric, the region's newest gaming platform at the forefront of connecting brands with gamers, has raised USD 1.5 Million (AED 6 Million) in capital from a Dubai-based Angel Investor, Bilal Merchant. The platform went live on December 1st 2023, right after the funding round. This strategic capital injection, positions GameCentric to...
TRKKN MENA, the Analytics, Marketing & Cloud consultancy part of Omnicom Media Group (OMG), is now a Premier Partner on the Google Cloud Platform, leveraging its expertise both locally and across Europe to provide data and marketing analytics solutions to their clients. This underscores TRKKN MENA's commitment to delivering seamless,...
The American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at bolstering the quality of education in the Arab world. The agreement was signed on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the QRTA headquarters in Amman, Jordan, and has brought together...
No One, part of And Us Group (AUG), has been named agency of record (AOR) by Abu Dhabi Festival. The Branding and Design agency that has been ranked 4th in the world in 2023 has already kicked this collaboration through the rebranding of the Festival. Held annually under the patronage of His...
Dubai Lynx has announced Ali Rez, as Advertising Person of the Year, Outstanding Contribution for 2024. This prestigious award celebrates an individual who has made a significant contribution to MENA's advertising industry in the previous year. Philip Thomas, Chairman, Dubai Lynx, commented: “We are delighted to honour Ali Rez...
SOCIALEYEZ renews its partnership with the Gov Games. Taking place from 29th February – 3rd March, Gov Games, which falls under Sheikh Hamdan’s Office (The Executive Council), is a series of physical and mental challenges that bring together people from the UAE and beyond. The Dubai-based digital agency won the handling of the...
