Independent full-service communications firm, Action Global Communications, has been reappointed PR agency by its former clients, Joe & the Juice and Sarood Hospitality.
Joe & the Juice launched in the UAE three years ago. The brand currently has 27 outlets across the Emirates and plans to expand and increase market awareness by opening up to 50 more outlets, with support from Action.
Dubai-owned Sarood Hospitality operates a portfolio of five concept restaurants: The Bolt Hole, The Duck Hook, Hillhouse Brasserie, The Noodle House, and Trattoria. The new appointment sees the agency look after Sarood Hospitality’s corporate communications, as well as helping drive growth and awareness for The Noodle House and Trattoria.
“Our experience and sector expertise evidently positions us as an ideal partner for F&B brands wanting to heighten their integrated communications activities across the UAE,” said Camilla d’Abo, Managing Director UAE at Action Global Communications. “We know F&B is an incredibly competitive sector, yet we understand these brands intimately and believe we have the ingredients to create culinary magic for Joe & the Juice and Sarood Hospitality over the coming years.”
Action UAE hospitality client portfolio includes Waldorf Astoria properties in DIFC and on Palm Jumeirah, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Al Ghurair Investments - including its Flayva food hall and other F&B venues, Embassy Suites by Hilton Business Bay, and Hilton Garden Inn. The agency also oversees communications for the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and its divisions.
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She brings over 17 years of agency and in-house experience across Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Her mandate includes driving business development, winning strategic client remits where corporate storytelling and brand reputation are central, alongside team growth.
"I love the art and hustle of communications - it suits my high-energy, people-first style. There's nothing quite like the rush of diving into a brand-new sector, decoding its nuances, and turning a business challenge into a killer narrative," said Anusuya. "I am thrilled to be part of FINN Partners because of their strong reputation for combining global reach with deep local insight. I admire the agility and global-local synergy and am ready to go after meaningful remits where brand reputation really matters, while making sure our teams deliver incredible work with love."
"Anu brings a proven track record of navigating regional landscapes and executing integrated corporate communications strategies," said Annouchka Behrmann, Managing Partner, FINN Partners Greater China. "Her understanding of cultural nuances across India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong will be valuable as we grow our portfolio and deliver communications excellence for our clients.”
She has experience supporting diverse client sectors across logistics, technology, property, and education such as Pacific Basin, CBRE, Central Crossing, FedEx, New Development Bank, Hong Kong Talent Engage, Lenovo, HP, Honeywell, and BMC Software. Most recently, she was Regional Director - Corporate Communications at Sinclair in Hong Kong. Her career includes pivotal roles at brands and agencies, including FedEx Express APAC, Ketchum, Duhno Marketing, WPP, We. Communications, Archetype, and Adfactors PR.
POP MART has appointed GO Communications to provide public relations and communications support for two fan-focused initiatives in Malaysia.
The first activation was a HACIPUPU artist Meet & Greet and Malaysia-exclusive product launch at POP MART Gurney Plaza in Penang, followed by the Twinkle Twinkle Farm Tales Pop-Up at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur.
POP MART said: “GO Communications has supported us in sharing these stories with the right audiences and building awareness around each experience. As our community here continues to grow, we look forward to creating more fresh ways to reward that passion and bring fans even closer to the IPs they love.”
Peter de Kretser, CEO of GO Communications, added: “POP MART has grown to become such a cultural force around the world and a pop culture icon, bringing its distinctive characters and creative universe to fans across more than 90 countries and regions.
“This global success reflects the strength of its IPs, the creativity of its artists and the passionate communities that have formed around them. Naturally, we’re very excited for this opportunity to help translate that global momentum into locally relevant stories and experiences for Malaysian fans.”
International alliance of independent corporate affairs executive search firms, Global Communications Search Partnership (GCSP), has welcomed Australian corporate affairs search firm, Temple Executive Search.
Founded in 2013 by Rebecca Tabakoff and Ross Thornton, Temple Executive Search joins Taylor Birchwood (UK and the Middle East), Heyman Associates (US), the newly merged GKPRCC (Germany), and Barber Search (Hong Kong). Each firm remains focused on its home market, while collaborating on cross-border searches.
Rebecca and Ross will also join the GCSP board as part of the agreement.
Rebecca said: “We are so excited to be part of the GCSP. For years we have been talking to each other, because we all shared the same relentless focus on being the experts in corporate affairs in our markets. While we remain an independent business, we can now bring our collective expertise and shared experience together for our clients, candidates and our industry.”