Mediaquest partners with emblem for Cinematic PR

“Mediaquest is known across the region for its leading journalism and industry events that attract interest and audiences from around the world. These activities are helping underpin the growth reclaim development of the UAE, so we felt it important to promulgate information about them as far and wide as possible. emblem has an impressive track record producing HD quality news videos and highlighting events through its Cinematic PR offering, and we are delighted to be partnering with them to capture moments and enhance our news.” said Alexandre Hawari, Co-Ceo, Mediaquest.

emblem introduced its concept of Cinematic PR with the aim of recreating conventional methods of sharing PR content with the media and a brand’s audience. Cinematic PR is characterised by PR content being incorporated in strategically designed short-videos, which are then shared on digital media and other online platforms within four hours from production. Furthermore, the industry innovators will soon introduce a video monitoring solution alongside its Cinematic PR which will provide for the accurate monitoring of video PR messaging – a first for the PR world.

Mediaquest will be using ‘Cinematic PR’ in the digital video arena to bring new dynamic coverage of Mediaquest’s extensive portfolio of offerings, in particular its renowned digital publications that include Luxurymena. Dotmena, AMEinfo, Kippreport, Saneou Al Hadath, SMEinfo. Jeelnar, Trends, Policy, Communicate, Gulf Marketing Review, Marie Claire Arabia, Haya, Aficionado and Amdmode.

“We launched the Cinematic PR concept earlier this year and we are extremely excited that Mediaquest has taken it in their stride to be an early adopter of our on demand video service. Through this, we are able to share a real experience with every online viewer, connect them with the spokesperson and share news and events as they happen, without the delay of daily prints,” said Zelda Hyman, Founder & Managing Director at emblem.

According to a research paper released by Cisco, by 2017, video is expected to account for 69 per cent of all consumer internet traffic, and by 2018, nearly one million minutes of video content will cross the network each month. This represents an ideal opportunity for Mediaquest to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its editorial and media event content.

Established in 1997, Mediaquest’s vision is to provide unique insights into the Arab world through its diverse array of media platforms and event management activities. The organisation operates communication outlets in Algiers, Beirut, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh and Paris, aiming to educate and entertain audiences across the MENA region and to build bridges between the Arab world and the West.

While emblem has been welcomed on board to manage Mediaquest’s production requirements, Cicero & Bernay will continue to offer strategic public relations, inclusive of event management support.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/EeAuV4UWL3A

Mediaquest is one of the region’s largest, most successful and most influential privately-owned media companies. Established in 1997, Mediaquest’s mission is to inform, educate and entertain audiences across the MENA region, thereby building bridges between the Arab world and the West. Mediaquest generates a combined online and offline portfolio of more than 20 titles, covering marketing, communications, women's interests, lifestyle, entertainment and automotive. Reputed brands include: Marie Claire Arabia, Haya Magazine and Kippreport, as well as the highly regarded business-to-business titles: Trends Magazine, Gulf Marketing Review, Saneou Al Hadath, Arabies and Communicate. Mediaquest’s dedicated Dotmena network hosts 75 premium websites that attract more than 41 million unique visitors each month. Mediaquest creates, project manages and delivers some of the region’s best-known industry events, including Festival of Media, arab luxury world, TOP CEO, Marketing to Women, and Effie Mena Awards.

emblem is a motion public relations agency that was created with a mission to be a thought leader of change, and its’ acceptance, in the industry by adding value, creativity and innovative additions to the market. Through nourished relationships, strategic alliances and partnerships, emblem has become a well-known go-to PR partner for businesses in various industries.

Cinematic PR, an emblem innovation, today produces short videos on demand which enables PR news to be leveraged through online videos on social media, media platforms and newswires – a revolution in the practice of media conglomeration. emblem strives for positive change, progressive ideas and the responsibility to succeed in the best way possible.