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
J. Walter Thompson Dubai has been named the Agency of Record for King’s College Hospital in Dubai. The healthcare provider has over 175 years of experience delivering high quality care and world leading clinical outcomes. They aim to support HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid’s Vision… Read More
J. Walter Thompson Saudi Arabia has retained the Consumer Business Unit (CBU) account for Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and additionally been awarded the operator’s Corporate Account, after a selection process across multiple international agencies. STC launched a communication pitch process in order to identify a… Read More
In pure numbers, this may not have been Middle East & North Africa’s (MENA) best run at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. In comparison to the 39 Lions that the region had won last year, this year the total tally from MENA is at… Read More
