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[Report] Dubai Lynx Awards 2012 highlights captured in 222 tweets and more
Dubai Lynx 2012 - Winners, Speakers, Awards, Talks - all captured in over 200 Tweets! Brought to you by Farrukh Naeem, Managing Editor, … [Read More...]
Advertising
Ivan Johnson of 140 BBDO explains creativity – in 140 characters or less
Life is short. So is effective communication. You begin to realise that an agency isn't named 140 on a whim, as soon as you see the lengths they go to, to explain the beauty of brevity. CopywriterJournalist enjoyed reading why 140 BBDO is named … [Read More...]
Jonathan Ford – Creative Partner at Pearlfisher London – on combustion of heritage and desire
CopywriterJournalist interviews Jonathan Ford - Creative Partner at Pearlfisher London As one of the co-founders of Pearlfisher, Jonathan Ford has seen Pearlfisher grow from fledgling start-up to an international design leader. He serves as a … [Read More...]
39th UAE National Day Celebration Images from Abu Dhabi
The 39th UAE National Day in 2010 was one of the most memorable with people from all nationalities joining in the celebrations as always. Buildings lighted up. Cars decorated in the most unexpected ways. And wars of foam. Here are a few moments … [Read More...]
Why advertising in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE does not have more UAE nationals…
There's something missing in UAE's advertising. Local flavour. When was the last time you looked at an ad produced in the UAE and chuckled at the local touch in it? Never? If a country doesn't have its own homegrown talent in its ad … [Read More...]
Copywriter job in Doha Qatar – Immediate posting
A copywriter job for a month is available starting immediately at a well known through-the-line advertising agency in Doha, Qatar. The agency is looking for a copywriter with 5 to 7 years experience handling reputed brands .You need to be a people … [Read More...]
Christmas Tree Made of Toblerone Chocolate in Dubai, UAE
A Christmas Tree made of chocolate Here's a treat on the occasion of Christmas for all my blog readers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE and around the world... a Christmas tree made of Toblerone chocolates... treating chocoholics since 1868. … [Read More...]
UAE National Day logo unveiled
UAE National Day has a nice, brush-stroke logo this year, as reported by Gulf News. It will be the official element in all communication across the seven emirates, according to the Higher Committee for National Day celebrations headed by Abdul … [Read More...]
How low can advertising creative go in UAE? You have no idea!
The state of advertising had reached an award-winning low in the Dubai Lynx when award upon award was withdrawn for plagiarism and the 'Agency of the Year' title stripped off the offending agency. But looks like no one's learnt a lesson. … [Read More...]
Freelance Copywriter in Abu Dhabi – why it’s good to have one…
Potential Client (PC): Hello... is it Mr Farrukh? Do you do copywriting? Me: Yes, how can I help you. PC: I have some text for my brochure. It's all written. I have done it myself. Can you look at it? Me: Do you need help with editing it? PC: … [Read More...]
twofour54 ibtikar launches creative lab for funding young creative Arabs
Money follows ideas, it's often said. So, if you're a cool, talented Arab with a big idea for an online, TV, or film project, Abu Dhabi's a great place to be. You get the idea, and we'll get you the funds and support. That seems to be the motto … [Read More...]





