United Arab Emirates, 6 September, 2020 – The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) wrapped up its sixth Leadership Majlis last week, which was held virtually for the first time. The event, which brought together more than 500 industry professionals included a series of daily sessions over one week with communication leaders from the Middle East and abroad. […] Continue reading➦
Let me say this: a crisis can be good for business. We might all be reeling from the effects of lockdown, but there’s “gold in them there hills”. Remember, the likes of General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, Hyatt and Trader Joe’s were all born during economic downturns. Necessity is the mother of invention, and I […] Continue reading➦
30th August – 3rd September 2020 via Zoom United Arab Emirates, 18 August, 2020 – The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) today announced its line up of speakers for its sixth Leadership Majlis, which will be held virtually this year. The Virtual MEPRA Leadership Majlis will include a series of daily sessions over one […] Continue reading➦
The MEPRA Youth Board announced an outreach initiative today, to support local businesses in Beirut following the devastating explosions that claimed the lives of more than 160 people, injured thousands and left as many as 300,000 without a home. The award-winning young communicators are offering their time free of charge for any NGO, charity or local […] Continue reading➦
Concern is the highest about sharing shopping areas with tourists, followed by restaurants As Dubai attempts to return to normal life and resume international tourism and hospitality, YouGov’s latest survey asked respondents about their comfort of sharing public places with international tourists and the areas of concern. When asked about their concerns of sharing public […] Continue reading➦
BPG Orange is leveraging 40+ years of experience and insights to support startups and SMEs in the current economic climate DUBAI, UAE; 27 July, 2020: Dubai-headquartered integrated communications agency BPG Orange, part of the BPG Group and WPP network, has unveiled a suite of marketing packages designed to support and empower regional businesses as they […] Continue reading➦
markettiers MENA releases first ever report into the podcast landscape in Saudi Arabia 78% of the population are familiar with the term podcasting 56% of podcast listeners listen socially with their families Podcast listeners trust podcasts more than any other form of traditional media 10 August 2020 – As podcast listenership continues to climb globally, markettiers MENA […] Continue reading➦
– With more categories than ever before – Entries discounted by 50% in response to COVID-19 impacts – New COVID-19 category to recognise industry response to global pandemic MEPRA has announced a call for entries for the 2020 MEPRA Awards, which recognises and celebrates the brightest, boldest and bravest campaigns and practitioners in Middle East PR. This year, the […] Continue reading➦