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Campaign ME
21-07-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Gambit 3.0 unveiled: 26 hires, four divisions, two new offices
Gambit Communications, the Dubai-born independent PR and influencer marketing agency, has revealed a multilayered expansion titled 'Gambit 3.0' that features the launch of four branded divisions, 26 team member hires and two new purpose-built office spaces. Rather than following the traditional agency model of subdividing by practices, Gambit Communications has prioritised synergy and authenticity by creating four themed divisions that unite brands and team members who share common approaches to storytelling. Gambit Pulse is focused on trends, disruption and passion, for brands that live in momentum and thrive on urgency, relevance and creative heat; is focused on trends, disruption and passion, for brands that live in momentum and thrive on urgency, relevance and creative heat; Gambit Sage is the corporate, consultancy and sustainability division that offers calm, gravitas and strategic thinking; is the corporate, consultancy and sustainability division that offers calm, gravitas and strategic thinking; Gambit Atelier is the fashion, culture and entertainment department that brings a studio mindset to a pop-culture world; and is the fashion, culture and entertainment department that brings a studio mindset to a pop-culture world; and Gambit fwd powers the industries and visionaries defining tomorrow in technology, property, mobility and innovation. The divisions have been supplemented by a 26-person hiring spree, which includes 21 new additions since the start of the year, and five more set to join before the end of the summer, to take the agency size to 50 full-time team members. To help the teams live their ethos, Gambit has invested in two new office spaces. The Gambit Pulse HQ is a purpose-built, fully-owned office space intended for the freshest young talent in the region to innovate, create and disrupt. Meanwhile the Gambit Boutique is a bespoke fashion atelier designed to host, create content, and display clients' brands. These line up alongside Gambit's existing headquarters, which has been refurbished to create a thriving 4,000 square foot total premises. Commenting on Gambit 3.0, Founder and Managing Director, Jamal Almawed said, 'In the six years since we launched, we've shaped and reshaped the agency model, always operating with clear guiding principles on how to build healthy dynamics with clients and with each other, and what the workplace should look like.' He added, 'We have pioneered new ways of looking at communications, creating a meritocracy built on shared values, drive and ambition. Gambit 3.0 is us making the first move once again, to become better storytellers, driven by curiosity, authenticity and cultural literacy.' Major client wins for Gambit Communications Since the start of the year, Gambit has grown its multinational client roster with major tender wins including Samsung, Property Finder, The Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia, the global viral phenomenon FIX Dessert Chocolatier – the original Dubai Chocolate, as well as Majid Al Futtaim's Lifestyle portfolio featuring LEGO, lululemon, and Crate & Barrell. Gambit Communications also services a range of multinational brands including Samsung, Uber, Acer, BMW, Amazon Payment Services, Essilor Luxottica and more. The agency's momentum sees them concurrently holding five agency of the year titles, following a successful 2024 where they picked up a total of 36 major awards.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge 90s box office smash hit to get ‘anti-woke' reboot with Margot Robbie and Sydney Sweeney in running for lead role
BASIC Instinct is getting an 'anti-woke' reboot, with fans hoping actresses Sydney Sweeney or Margot Robbie will land Sharon Stone's role. Advertisement 5 Sydney Sweeney could land Sharon Stone's role in a reboot of Basic Instinct Credit: Getty 5 Margot Robbie is also in the running as the bookies have her at 3/1 Credit: Getty 5 Florence Pugh is the favourite to land the lead role Credit: Getty It was a huge box office hit and original writer Joe Eszterhas has now been signed up by Amazon MGM to pen a script. The original features an iconic interrogation scene in which On who should play the female lead, one fan wrote on X: 'Sydney Sweeney would be perfect.' Another said: 'Remake it with Margot Robbie.' Advertisement Read More on Showbiz While others voted for Queen's Gambit star The original movie was criticised for its promotion of smoking and portrayal of homosexual relationships, but sources with knowledge of the deal said the new film will be 'anti-woke'. According to bookmakers William Hill, British actress Sharon Stone breaks down in tears about finally finding 'success' - 32 years after infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct 5 Sharon's character uncrosses her legs while not wearing underwear in the iconic interrogation scene in the original movie Credit: Alamy Advertisement 5 Original writer Joe Eszterhas has now been signed up by Amazon MGM to pen a script Credit: Getty Bookies odds on who will play the lead role in the Basic Instinct reboot: Florence Pugh 2/1 Margot Robbie 3/1 Sydney Sweeney 5/1 Anya Taylor-Joy 6/1 Ana de Armas 8/1 Jodie Comer 10/1 Lady Gaga 12/1 Courtesy of William Hill
San Francisco Chronicle
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Book Review: 'Royal Gambit' by Daniel O'Malley finds magic in the murder of a royal family member
Author Daniel O'Malley returns to the world of his series he started with 'The Rook' with 'Royal Gambit,' an enjoyable and sometimes unwieldy novel about the supernatural operatives of a paranormal secret service investigating a string of bizarre murders. Gambit centers around the aristocratic Lady Alexandra Mondegreen (Alix) and her investigation into the mysterious murder of her childhood friend, the Prince of Wales. Alix has the unique talent of being able to shatter bones with just a touch of her hand, but she is resented by the other members of the service for the perceived favoritism that comes with her noble title. Her youth was spent as a secret bodyguard to Princess Louise, the woman who now finds herself next in line to the throne. This connection proves useful as the agency's way into investigating who at the palace (or outside of it) could be responsible for the death of the heir apparent and gives Alix a chance to prove her worth as an asset to the agency. O'Malley finds humor in showing how these agents with strange and sometimes absurd powers (one senior official can turn into a stegosaurus at will) adhere to the same bureaucracy and hierarchies as any other government organization. Along with coming to work on time and navigating office politics, there is a chance you will be the victim of a dinosaur stampede or watch your colleague turn into a tree. Alix also emerges as a compelling heroine, driven by her ambition to rise within the ranks of the Checquy and prove herself, yet deeply committed to uncovering the truth behind the tragedy that struck a family she has genuine affection for. A highlight of the book is her sometimes awkward, but humorous journey as a new lady-in-waiting to the princess, having to balance garden lunches with dangerous missions. Although intended as a stand-alone story, O'Malley assumes readers will quickly grasp the complexities of this world and how it operates without much prior knowledge. However, keeping track of the extensive rules and traditions of this secret service and upper-crust English society makes it difficult to keep engaged in the mystery at hand. The book gets bogged down in its mythology and is slow to give us plot developments. Further challenging the pacing of the novel are the constant additions to an over-large cast of characters, all with different supernatural abilities or aristocratic titles. All of these elements lead to a clunky conclusion that too easily ties up loose ends and loses the impact of the tragedy that started the story. The book would have benefited from more clever twists and paranormal action, as opposed to heavy exposition about this super-secret agency and the people who run it. Ultimately, this makes for a fun, elevated beach read for those who enjoy their mystery novels with supernatural leanings and a dry British sense of humor.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"We consider these requests to be highly valuable": Marvel Rivals developers commit to adding fan-favorite characters
Image via: NetEase Games In a bold step that might just reshape the future of Marvel Rivals, NetEase's developers have demonstrated an explicit focus on making fan feedback the heart of the game's development. Game director Guangyun Chen has said the team is now keenly turning to community votes to influence the roster, drawing from Marvel's expansive 85-year history of comic book characters. A Superhero Free For All, Now with Fan Control With a hero shooter built around a Marvel-sized universe, the problem isn't finding the characters, it's deciding who and when. From A-list icons like Jean Grey and Blade to deep cuts like Jeff the Land Shark or Soft Serve, the options are virtually inexhaustible. Instead of guessing, the devs are letting fans take the wheel. 'We consider these [requests] to be highly valuable and will use them as an important factor in our planning for upcoming seasons" It's a change fans are applauding, not only for its openness, but for what it offers, a Marvel game that evolves based on the desires of the gamers themselves. Faster Rollouts = Faster Dreams? Initially, Marvel Rivals intended to publish new heroes every six weeks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 새로 나온 '실비보험' 최적가 가입추천! "수술비+입원비+진단비 든든하게"... 굿리치 [등록번호:제2006038313호] 가입하기 Undo Now, they're adding characters every month, increasing the tempo and giving the community more optimism that their personal favorites may be dropping sooner than later. This leaves an opening for both classics and cult favorites. Characters like Daredevil and Gambit have inundated fan requests across social media, with one user just repeating, 'Daredevil Daredevil Daredevil'. Some are requesting anything from Ghost Rider to Devil Dinosaur and even a tongue-in-cheek call for Godzilla. 'Apart from of course the big ones like daredevil, punisher etc., I'd love to see more obscure ones,' commented a fan, 'like devil dinosaur. Another added, 'Great to see the devs are listening, now bring us Gambit, Daredevil and more X-Men#MarvelRivals' For NetEase the message is clear: they're not just building a Marvel game, they're building your Marvel game. What better time than the present to scream your wishlist into the abyss. Who can say? Whether you desire Thanos, Squirrel Girl, or even the Human Fly, the next surprise addition could be yours. So what's next! That's your decision. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Geek Feed
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Channing Tatum is an Escaped Convict That Lives in a Toys 'R' Us in Trailer for Roofman
We know that Channing Tatum is going to be in the next Avengers movie as Gambit, but he has some other things going for him
