Elie Aoun, long known for his role as Media CEO at Ipsos in MENA, has decided to step down from his position, following a successful tenure spanning 32 years within the organization. This significant new chapter marks a major milestone for the media professional who decided to pursue other interests....
The world’s largest privately held media and communication agency network, Local Planet, marked its entry into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Local Planet MEA strategically headquartered in Dubai, is powered by Middle East independent full-service creative marketing agencyn - Tonic International, along with RMS Media and Curiosity Africa, for...
The Loeries rankings for 2023 were recently released and the Middle East has some notable standings. For the second year in a row, IMPACT BBDO has topped the MENA region as the No.1 Agency. At the 2023 Loeries held in Cape Town in October, IMPACT BBDO won the most Loeries...
OMD MENA, the media agency network of Omnicom Media Group, has appointed Ziad Soukkarie as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia. Soukkarie brings with him over 18 years of industry experience gained in the region, mostly in KSA. Most recently, he was the General Manager of UM KSA. Over the years,...
The 2024 PHNX Awards are open for entries until April 5 – and entry is free until the work is shortlisted. Entrants only incur a charge (€199) if their work makes it through to the final selection. This makes the PHNX one of the world’s most accessible awards, encouraging the...
In a stunning showcase of digital artistry, Nissan Middle East recently revealed a computer-generated imagery (CGI) masterpiece featuring the iconic Patrol lineup on the billboard of City Walk Dubai. This viral video seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology with a creative vision, portraying the Patrol against dynamic, surreal landscapes that mirror its robust...
New Perspective Media Group (NPM Group), an international integrated marketing and communication agency headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with offices in Asia Pacific, has been recognized for two entries in the 59th Anvil Awards, which took place on January 31, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport Boulevard, Pasay City. The...
CARMA International, a global company specialised in media intelligence software and research services, has acquired mmi Analytics (mmi), a media communication and eTail measurement platform for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step in CARMA’s commitment to expanding its full-service offerings and strengthening its position...
FEER McQUEEN, the renowned hybrid creative agency, has recently expanded its footprint into the heart of Oman. A partnership has been formed with ITG, Integrated Group LLC, a leading conglomerate acting as the parent company for three successful businesses: Belltel, Advanced Technology Electronics LLC, and Emerald Modern Enterprises. This momentous...
Aunindo (Auni) Sen, an industry veteran with 16 years of experience working with some of the world’s most enviable brands and largest agencies, has joined Publicis Middle East, part of Publicis Groupe ME, as Executive Creative Director. He will co-lead the creative department together with Tuki Ghiassi, Executive Creative Director....
New York Festivals AME Awards now in its 30th year of honoring advertising and marketing effectiveness, has announced its 2024 Grand Jury of world-class strategists recruited to judge entries submitted into this year’s AME Awards. AME’s Grand Jury members are visionary strategic leaders representing 30 countries worldwide, embracing the powerful...
The Type Directors Club, the reputed typography organization, has opened the call for entries for its global TDC Ascenders 2024 competition, celebrating international typographers, letterers, and type designers aged 35 and under. Ascenders is a fast-growing portfolio-based competition dedicated to type in all its versatile forms, and the inspiring up and...
Interesting Times, the renowned Middle East-based boutique agency agency, has appointed Mahmoud Shaban as managing directorfor its newly launched Saudi office. Although Interesting Times had previously been present in the KSA market, the agency has been sharpening its focus on Saudi Arabia since 2019. In 2023, with a growing portfolio...
Ayshei.com, the first-of-its-kind Web3-enabled online marketplace, has officially launched, marking a paradigm shift in the UAE digital commerce landscape. The marketplace introduces a novel approach to customer-2-customer (C2C) online commerce, providing users with a dynamic space to buy, sell, and bid on products and services. Mohammed Shaiba Al Mazrouei, CEO...
The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has signed up Dawn Rowlands, CEO of dentsu SubSaharan Africa, and Greg Benatar, Managing Director of Alliance Media, for its Africa Forum, WOO’s first in-person Africa event, which will be held in Cape Town from March 11-13, 2024. At dentsu, Rowlands has built...
