Leo Burnett Riyadh has been appointed as the Social Media Agency of Record for Ithra, a reputed cultural and creative destination by Saudi Aramco. Adding to this, the agency will also manage Ithra’s new digital well-being initiative Sync, as their Digital and Social Media Agency of Record. These wins expand...
The UAE businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group (AHG), announced the reopening of the retail space at AHG touristic complex in Sin El Fil, Beirut, which includes Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand Hotel and Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace. Al Habtoor said: "We have a great love...
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Tony Wazen as CEO of Publicis Media, effective 1 May 2023. In this newly created role, Tony will lead the media agencies of the Groupe in the Middle East, focusing on innovative approaches to drive growth and ensure client success for the long...
The Good Report, a unique ranking of the world's best use of creative communications to promote sustainability and social responsibility to raise awareness of major social and environmental issues, has released its 2022 report. It is compiled by ACT Responsible, the international non-profit association and largest source of the world's best...
International communications group Hopscotch announced the appointment of Laura Crompton as Business Director of Hopscotch USA in Los Angeles. Hopscotch USA offers pan-American 360° communication services from brand launches to end-to-end campaign execution, press office, reputation management, experiential and events. It complements the North American offering of Hopscotch Sopexa offices in NYC, Montreal and...
The One Club for Creativity, in partnership with TikTok, has taken the next step in helping agencies and brands meet the growing demand for relevant branded content with the launch of ONE Creator Lab, an intensive, nearly cost-free 20-week training program that combines advertising fundamentals with the maker skills and...
WebEngage, the marketing automation platform, announced that it has partnered with India’s newest and most dependable airline, Akasa Air. In line with its strategy to build a tech-first and customer-centric organisation, Akasa Air has deployed WebEngage’s marketing automation platform to enhance its customer engagement strategy. WebEngage will collaborate with Akasa...
The Gerety Awards announces a final deadline extension and calls for entries into emerging commerce. All categories at Gerety accept entries for emerging commerce like Generative AI (ChatGPT, Bard or Dall-E). Lucia Ongay, Gerety co-founder says “Gerety gives validation to agencies and your clients that the work resonates. The same...
The 8th edition of the Lisbon International Advertising Festivals Group has officially announced its call for entries April with a special opening discount of 35% in all entries, until May 8th. The Lisbon International Advertising Group, which now includes the Lisbon AD, Lisbon Health and Lisbon PR awards is a...
TBWA\RAAD has announced the immediate promotion of Romy Abdelnour to the position of Head of Communications. In her new role, Romy will lead the agency's Public Relations and Corporate Communications strategy, reporting directly to Group CEO Reda Raad. She will be responsible for promoting the company's vision for 'Disruption' in the...
stc Group has succeeded in contributing to the endowment fund of King Abdulaziz by supplying Makkah with the widest network coverage through its in building solution (IBS). Through its best services and advanced digital solutions, the Group has facilitated seamless, fast and uninterrupted connectivity to pilgrims performing religious rituals in...
Young creatives looking to break into the industry can now get tickets for The One Club for Creativity’s global Portfolio Night, taking place mostly on June 1, 2023 in 25 cities in 16 countries and regions. Established in 2003, Portfolio Night has long been recognized as the world’s largest advertising...
GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, today announced that Amer El Hajj has been named MENA CEO. El Hajj, who will serve on GroupM MENA’s Executive Committee, will lead GroupM’s operations in the region, commencing the role at an exact date to be confirmed. He succeeds Ravi Rao, who announced his departure...
The world rally champion, the Saudi female driver Dania Akeel, has received tremendous support during her preparations for the second round of the Saudi Rally Championship, which will be held from 18 to 20 May, and in preparation for her participation in the rest of season 2023 of the (Cross-Country)...
Despite the criticism and controversies, OnlyFans became one of the fastest-growing social media platforms and one of the best-performing companies in Europe. Its website traffic has also surged, especially in the past months. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, OnlyFans hit an average of one billion monthly visits in the...
