2004
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Grey offers tailored CRM
Grey Worldwide has introduced MDS Global Consulting, its full service management consultancy division specialising in the delivery of tailored CRM solutions, to this region. The MDSGC team is now running regional client engagements including British American Tobacco, Nokia and Visa.
Superband status for Tejari
Dubai based electronic marketplace Tejari.com has been awarded Superbrand status by a panel of independent experts. Very few UAE companies have won this accolade, MeBank being the other most recent winner. It comes as recognition of Tejari's work in developing e-business across the region.
Dubai brand attracts attention
Dubai is now an international brand in itself, representing high hospitality standards, Dubai Festival City Director Phil McArthur told a shopping mall forum in Rome. He noted that in the next three to five years 18m sqft of new retail space would open in Dubai, adding to the dynamic of the Dubai brand.
Saudi soap-opera shot in Bahrain
Filming of the Ramadan TV series Omarat Al Asrar was completed in Bahrain at the weekend. This soap-opera is about three families living in a block of flats in Saudi Arabia. Around 30 half-hour episodes will be screened during Ramadan later this year, according to local media reports.
McDonald's QA campaign
April will witness McDonald's launch of a Quality Awareness campaign that showcases the restaurants' commitment to serving their customers with the highest quality beef and other food items. Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Value are the core pillars common to McDonald's restaurants worldwide.
Memac Ogilvy, Best PR practice
Best PR practice was discussed and debated when the entire network of Memac Ogilvy PR met for the PR College: Raising the Bar seminar in Beirut. The two-day event included workshops moderated by senior management as well as an international PR trainer.
Asda's MD, accountancy image
Accountancy needs to come up with a strong brand image to face up to transparency and adherence to globally accepted standards, Asda'a MD Sunil John told the Continuing Professional Education Series of the Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Dubai PR celebrates big prize
Manning Selvage and Lee held a celebration lunch in Dubai today after being been selected as The Holmes Report 2003 Agency of the Year. For more than 15 years the New York based Holmes Report has evaluated the performance of public relations agencies based on specific criteria.
US attacks Al Jazeera coverage
Arabic-language satellite TV channel Al Jazeera has rebuked the Iraq coalition over a statement concerning its coverage of US troops battling Iraqi rebels. US Army spokesman Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt yesterday branded Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya the anti-coalition media and told viewers to switch channel.
Grey, first to win ISO in Gulf
Grey Worldwide Dubai has become the first advertising agency in the Gulf to be awarded the ISO 9001:2000 quality management certification. COO Eric Hanna said we need to ensure that our management and operational procedures meet the high standards and expectations, and it's great to finally have international recognition!
Online web conferencing solution
Jordan's Computer and Engineering Bureau and First Virtual Communication has launched Click to Meet Express. This is a complete rich media end-to-end solution to provide media web conferencing and collaboration solutions.
GPR, GoodNews4ME tie-up
Bahrain-based Gulf Public Relations Group has announced a strategic alliance with GoodNews4ME in Cairo. A statement said the alliance brings together an ideal blend of services rendered by GPR Group and GoodNews4ME. The initial activities of the joint venture will be in Bahrain.
Leo Burnett wins Dnata account
Leo Burnett Dubai has won the creative account for Dnata in a very competitive pitch. The account covers print, broadcast and outdoor advertising across the UAE. This shows the agency's ability to create fresh, powerful and culturally relevant ideas, said MD Kamal Dimachkie.
Bates, Bell win Iraq campaign
The Iraq coalition has awarded a USD5.8m advertising campaign to convince Iraqis of the need for democracy. The contract was won by a consortium of London-based Bell Pottinger, Dubai's Bates PanGulf of the WPP Group and Baghdad-based services firm Balloch and Roe.
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