IAA’s 75th Anniversary Leadership Forum
19.06.2013 / By Karim Khafaji
Cannes, June 20th 2013 - The International Advertising Association (IAA), gathering in Cannes this week confirmed the 75th Anniversary Leadership Forum and Gala Dinner will be held at the InterContinental Hotel Park Lane on Thursday October 3rd 2013. The theme for the forum is “What’s Coming Next?” and is expected to attract industry executives from all over the [...]
View MoreMediaquest acquires AME Info and SME Info websites from Top Right Group
05.06.2013, 11:21 by Karim Khafaji
Mediaquest, a leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa, has acquired AME Info and SME Info websites, two of the region’s leading business outlets for news and information. The sites attract more than 2.4 million unique users monthly. Commercial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The agreement was signed by Alexandre Hawari, co-CEO of Mediaquest, who said: “The acquisition of both the AME [...]
View MoreCANNES LIONS APPOINTS JACK MORTON WORLDWIDE TO CREATE FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARY
04.06.2013, 17:01 by Karim Khafaji
Lions Festivals, the organisers of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, has appointed global brand experience agency Jack Morton Worldwide to create a documentary at the festival, which this year will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. The film will be designed to capture the unique experience that is Cannes Lions and what it means for the [...]
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ICLP and DHL celebrate 10 years of DHL Altitude
04.06.2013, 14:05 by Karim KhafajiICLP and DHL are this month celebrating ten years of the DHL Altitude loyalty programme. The programme rewards DHL corporate customers in the Middle East with points for their spend with DHL, helping to secure their business long-term and reduce the number of split shipments. In 2003, DHL partnered with ICLPto pilot a loyalty programme [...]
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Etisalat reduces costs for Wasel Prepaid subs
04.06.2013, 11:35 by Karim KhafajiEtisalat, has introduced daily local calling bundles for its Wasel prepaid subscribers reducing rates for calling all mobile and landline numbers in the UAE. The new bundles come in two packages: 10 minutes daily for 2 AED and 30 minutes daily for 4 AED. The first, smaller bundle offers 33 per cent discount on the [...]
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H+K wins EMEA gold SABRE award for Sky News Arabia
04.06.2013, 09:59 by Karim KhafajiHill+Knowlton Strategies – H+K won the EMEA gold SABRE award in the multi-cultural marketing category for its campaign to launch Sky News Arabia. Presented at the annual SABRE awards dinner in Barcelona recently, the award recognises the campaign’s insight and understanding of Arab youth to drive conversation and engagement of this key target audience prior [...]
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HUMPTY DUMPTY NURSERIES bought by EKI
03.06.2013, 16:46 by Karim KhafajiEvolvence Knowledge Investments Limited - EKI – has acquired Humpty Dumpty Nurseries in Abu Dhabi, one of the capital’s oldest pre-schools. EKI is the wholly-owned education arm of Evolvence Capital Limited. Humpty Dumpty provides full-time and part-time care for toddlers aged one and four years. Khalid Al Muhairy, chairman Evolvence Knowledge Investments, says: “EKI is [...]
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Ketchum named EMEA Consultancy of the Year
03.06.2013, 15:05 by Karim KhafajiKetchum was named EMEA Consultancy of the Year and received 5 awards (three Gold and two Silver) on behalf of its client work at the Holmes Group EMEA SABRE Awards ceremony in Barcelona. “This is an excellent achievement for Ketchum Raad because it showcases our growth and understanding of the EMEA region. The SABRE Awards honor PR [...]
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Ajmal launches Blu, for men
03.06.2013, 10:54 by Karim KhafajiAjmal Perfumes has launched new a new male fragrance, Blu by Ajmal which will be made available cross all Ajmal stores and distributors in the GCC this summer. Described as refined and sophisticated the 90 ml EDP caters to the contemporary tastes of energetic and spirited young men says the company. “This exceptional fragrance is [...]
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3M Gulf opens new facility in Sharjah
02.06.2013, 16:47 by Karim Khafaji3M Gulf, has opened new technical facility at Sharjah International Free Zone -SAIF. The technical center will provide services to partners and end users for auto aftermarkets, abrasives along with building and commercial services solutions. The center will also serve as an educational platform for 3M’s customers and end users as training sessions and application [...]
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