WARC Awards announced the winners of the ‘Effective Use of Brand Purpose’ category. Among the 16 campaigns from around the world, MENA agencies bagged five medals with FP7/McCann winning most of the awards. Three Golds were won by agencies in the region. FP7/McCann Dubai won… Read More
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has named one set of work that has made the first cut to win at the festival this year. On day one of the festival, Dubai Lynx has announced the shortlists for the categories of Brand Experience &… Read More
Shutting stores can never be an easy option for any business. After all, nothing matters more than sales and one can never predict how a consumer will take a move like this when it essentially is about challenging a habit. However, there are the few… Read More
Culminating the pitch process that was initiated last year, Zain Kuwait has decided to retain the incumbent J. Walter Thompson as its creative and communication partner. “We value our brand and consumers more than anything, and as such believe the creativity and innovation we bring… Read More
J. Walter Thompson (JWT) PR Levant has rebranded as Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) Levant. Agency officials state that the joining together of H+K and JWT PR Levant will create a stronger footprint, talent base and client offer in Lebanon. “We are thrilled to expand our reach… Read More
Warc has shortlisted the entries that are competing for its Media Awards 2018, a global competition rewarding communications planning which has made a positive impact on business results. A total of 79 campaigns have been shortlisted across four categories, each judged by its own jury.… Read More
As streamlining becomes more central to WPP’s plans, the holding company has now merged Wunderman and J. Walter Thompson to form Wunderman Thompson, which it has dubbed a creative, data and technology agency “built to inspire growth for its clients”. Wunderman Thompson will be an… Read More
As the global economy undergoes challenges creating pressures on marketing, every region is looking at trends that will combat ineffective marketing. For the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, some of these trends reiterate the importance of disruptive thinking and local insights, in addition… Read More
How and when did you know photography was your passion? Nearly 18 years ago, I got a disposable camera as a birthday gift. I enjoyed taking pictures of people, places and random things but none came out right. This mystery of you waiting at the… Read More
Property Finder has chosen J. Walter Thompson as its communication partner targeting the United Arab Emirates with immediate effect, and to manage its upcoming brand launch. The agency was selected among multiple international agencies that participated in its pitch process. “For this brand launch we… Read More
