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Campaign ME
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
Dubai Lynx announces 2025 winners
Dubai Lynx, MENA's leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, announced the winners of its 2025 Awards at an award ceremony held at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. The awards celebrate the most outstanding creative work from across the region. This year saw the introduction of new categories that reflect evolving industry dynamics. The Use of Humour category accounted for 3 per cent of all entries, signalling a growing interest in levity and cultural storytelling. Meanwhile, creator-driven categories within Social & Influencer made a strong debut, drawing 14 per cent of total entries in that section — underlining the increasing influence of content creators in shaping brand narratives. Philip Thomas, Chairman, Dubai Lynx, said: 'Congratulations to this year's winners, who have set a new standard for creativity in MENA. Their work not only captivates audiences but also delivers real impact – showcasing the strength of creative industries in the region. It's an exciting time for the future of marketing and communication here.' Ian Fairservice, Vice Chairman, Dubai Lynx, commented: 'The winners this year are a true reflection of the bold, innovative, and culturally resonant work emerging from the MENA region. From the rise of humour as a powerful creative tool to the impact of creators in shaping brand narratives, the entries showcased a dynamic shift in how stories are being told – and who is telling them. We're proud to celebrate this incredible talent.' Kiran Jay Haslam, Chief Marketing Officer, Diriyah Company, headline partner for the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony, added: 'The extraordinary quality of work awarded at Dubai Lynx this year is a testament to the creativity shaping MENA's landscape. It's inspiring to see how bold ideas continue to redefine the region's global presence and creative identity.' Dubai Lynx 2025 Winners This year's Grand Prix winners are: Audio & Radio From 48 entries received, 4 were awarded: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'Journey into Herstory' for Al-Futtaim Toyota, by Al Futtaim Motors Toyota, Dubai / Memac Ogilvy, Dubai. Brand Experience & Activation From 151 entries received, 15 were awarded: 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 7 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Unsilence The Crowd' for Sela X Newcastle United by Sela, Jeddah / VML, London. Creative Commerce From 49 entries received, 4 were awarded: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'Selfless Shelves' for Puck, by FP7 McCann, Dubai. Creative Effectiveness From 20 entries received, 3 were awarded: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'Birthmark Stories' for Hungerstation by VML, Riyadh. Creative Strategy From 65 entries received, 7 were awarded: 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'The New President' for Annahar Newspaper, by IMPACT BBDO, Dubai. Design From 42 entries received, 4 were awarded: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'Blind Faith' for Bank Al Etihad, by VML Amman. Digital Craft From 31 entries received, 3 were awarded: 1 Gold and 1 Silver Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'The 4th Judge' for The Ring, by BigTime Creative Shop, Riyadh. Direct From 92 entries received, 9 were awarded: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Selfless Shelves' for Puck, by FP7 McCann, Dubai. Entertainment From 94 entries received, 9 were awarded: 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 4 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to '5 vs 5' for Riyadh Season by BigTime Creative Shop, Riyadh. Film From 117 entries received, 11 were awarded: 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Speedy Disclaimer Hijack' for STING, by IMPACT BBDO, Dubai. Film Craft From 126 entries received, 12 were awarded: 3 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Everything or Nothing' for Riyadh Season, by BigTime Creative Shop, Riyadh. Glass: The Award for Change From 12 entries received, 2 were awarded: 1 Bronze and the Grand Prix that went to 'Selfless Shelves' for Puck, by FP7 McCann, Dubai. Grand Prix for Good The Grand Prix for Good was awarded to 'Highlight Your Balls' for Testicular Cancer Society, by FP7 McCann, Dubai. Healthcare From 30 entries received, 4 were awarded: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'Insured Billboards' for easypasia by IMPACT BBDO, Dubai. Industry Craft From 66 entries received, 4 were awarded: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'Explosion', 'Missile', 'Hero', 'Home' for Al Joumhouria, by TBWA\RAAD, Dubai. Integrated From 11 entries received, 2 were awarded: 1 Silver Lynx Award and the Grand Prix that went to 'The New President' for Annahar Newspaper, by IMPACT BBDO, Dubai. Media From 109 entries received, 10 were awarded: 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Bribe Bucket' for KFC, by TBWA\RAAD, Dubai. Outdoor From 77 entries received, 7 were awarded: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Careem Beach' for Careem, by Careem Dubai. PR From 81 entries received, 7 were awarded: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'The Second Release' for Billboard Magazine, by SRMG Labs, Riyadh Print & Publishing From 42 entries received, 4 were awarded: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'The New President' for Annahar Newspaper, by IMPACT BBDO, Dubai. Social & Influencer From 84 entries received, 7 were awarded: 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Lynx Awards and the Grand Prix that went to 'Obsession' for Riyadh Season, by BigTime Creative Shop, Riyadh. The Dubai Lynx Special Awards winners for 2025 are: Network of the Year 1. VML 2. BBDO Worldwide 3. McCANN Worldgroup Media Network of the Year 1. Hearts & Science 2. OMD Worldwide 3. PHD Worldwide MENA Agency of the Year 1. IMPACT BBDO, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2. FP7 McCANN, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3. BIGTIME CREATIVE SHOP, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Independent Agency of the Year 1. BIGTIME CREATIVE SHOP, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2. Serviceplan Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3. Abdullah & Shokri, Cairo, Egypt Lynx Palm Award 1. Dejavu, United Arab Emirates 2. Good People Films, Egypt 3. Blue Elephant, Saudi Arabia
Campaign ME
13-03-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Dubai Lynx reveals Diriyah Company as headline partner for Awards Ceremony
Dubai Lynx, the MENA region's leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has announced that Diriyah Company will be the headline partner for this year's prestigious Awards Ceremony. Diriyah Company, the cultural heart of Saudi Arabia, is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture and dedication to fostering art, culture and innovation. As headline partner, it reinforces its commitment to creativity, innovation and creative excellence by supporting the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony, which celebrates the best of the MENA region's creative industry. Reacting to the partnership, Philip Thomas, Chairman, Dubai Lynx, said. 'We are thrilled to welcome Diriyah Company as our headline partner for this year's Awards Ceremony. Diriyah Company's rich cultural heritage and forward-thinking approach to innovation perfectly align with the values we celebrate at Dubai Lynx. This partnership will further enhance the recognition of creative excellence across the region.' The partnership underscores a shared vision of promoting the region's cultural and creative ambitions on a global scale. Diriyah Company's involvement reflects its dedication to supporting the creative industries and showcasing the exceptional talent emerging from the MENA region. Ian Fairservice, Vice Chairman, Dubai Lynx, said, 'Dubai Lynx has always been a stage for celebrating the region's dynamic creative landscape, and our partnership with Diriyah Company adds an exciting new dimension to this year's Awards Ceremony.' Fairservice added, 'Diriyah Company's deep-rooted cultural legacy and vision for the future make them an ideal partner in championing creative excellence. Together, we look forward to honouring the outstanding work that continues to shape the MENA region's creative identity.' Reflecting on the partnership, Kiran Jay Haslam, Chief Marketing Officer, Diriyah Company, said, 'We are proud to partner with Dubai Lynx, a world-class platform that brings together the brightest minds in creativity and innovation. Diriyah Company is deeply committed to supporting creativity in the region because we believe that fostering artistic expression is vital for the growth and transformation of the MENA region.' 'The incredible, award-winning work emerging from this region is a testament to the talent and vision of local creatives, and this collaboration provides an exciting opportunity to amplify their achievements on a global stage,' Haslam added. The Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony will take place at the Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday 9 April, bringing together the industry to celebrate the region's outstanding achievements.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
President of Bank of Nova Scotia L. Thomson Buys 13% More Shares
Investors who take an interest in The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) should definitely note that the President, L. Thomson, recently paid CA$72.45 per share to buy CA$500k worth of the stock. That's a very decent purchase to our minds and it grew their holding by a solid 13%. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia In the last twelve months, the biggest single sale by an insider was when the Group Head & Chief Risk Officer, Philip Thomas, sold CA$525k worth of shares at a price of CA$79.10 per share. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. It's of some comfort that this sale was conducted at a price well above the current share price, which is CA$68.88. So it may not tell us anything about how insiders feel about the current share price. Philip Thomas was the only individual insider to sell shares in the last twelve months. Happily, we note that in the last year insiders paid CA$1.9m for 25.79k shares. But insiders sold 6.63k shares worth CA$525k. Overall, Bank of Nova Scotia insiders were net buyers during the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! Bank of Nova Scotia is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying. Another way to test the alignment between the leaders of a company and other shareholders is to look at how many shares they own. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Our data indicates that Bank of Nova Scotia insiders own about CA$13m worth of shares (which is 0.01% of the company). Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings. The recent insider purchases are heartening. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. Insiders likely see value in Bank of Nova Scotia shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). Therefore, you should definitely take a look at this FREE report showing analyst forecasts for Bank of Nova Scotia. But note: Bank of Nova Scotia may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
President of Bank of Nova Scotia L. Thomson Buys 13% More Shares
Investors who take an interest in The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) should definitely note that the President, L. Thomson, recently paid CA$72.45 per share to buy CA$500k worth of the stock. That's a very decent purchase to our minds and it grew their holding by a solid 13%. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia In the last twelve months, the biggest single sale by an insider was when the Group Head & Chief Risk Officer, Philip Thomas, sold CA$525k worth of shares at a price of CA$79.10 per share. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. It's of some comfort that this sale was conducted at a price well above the current share price, which is CA$68.88. So it may not tell us anything about how insiders feel about the current share price. Philip Thomas was the only individual insider to sell shares in the last twelve months. Happily, we note that in the last year insiders paid CA$1.9m for 25.79k shares. But insiders sold 6.63k shares worth CA$525k. Overall, Bank of Nova Scotia insiders were net buyers during the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! Bank of Nova Scotia is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying. Another way to test the alignment between the leaders of a company and other shareholders is to look at how many shares they own. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Our data indicates that Bank of Nova Scotia insiders own about CA$13m worth of shares (which is 0.01% of the company). Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings. The recent insider purchases are heartening. And the longer term insider transactions also give us confidence. Insiders likely see value in Bank of Nova Scotia shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). Therefore, you should definitely take a look at this FREE report showing analyst forecasts for Bank of Nova Scotia. But note: Bank of Nova Scotia may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Campaign ME
13-02-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Dubai Lynx names Adidas as the 2025 Advertiser of the Year
Dubai Lynx, MENA's leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has revealed Adidas as the Advertiser of the Year for 2025 today. The accolade recognises brands that have set themselves apart through innovative marketing campaigns and a commitment to embracing outstanding creative work produced by their agencies. The Advertiser of the Year Award will be presented to Eugene Karasev, Senior Brand Director, adidas EMC, at the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony, taking place at the Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday, 9 April. Philip Thomas, Chairman, Dubai Lynx, said, 'The Advertiser of the Year Award recognises creative excellence, demonstrating the business value of creative communications. Adidas has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the power of creativity to engage consumers and inspire meaningful connections. Its campaigns not only push creative boundaries but also set benchmarks for effectiveness in the MENA region and beyond. Congratulations on this much-deserved win – we are delighted to recognise adidas's remarkable achievements.' Ian Fairservice, Vice Chairman, Dubai Lynx, added, 'Adidas exemplifies what it means to be a bold and forward-thinking advertiser in today's dynamic landscape. Its ability to tell powerful stories through innovative marketing has resonated with audiences across the MENA region. It's an honour to celebrate its contributions to the creative community.' Adidas has consistently demonstrated creative excellence across the region and globally, earning 43 Awards across Dubai Lynx and Cannes Lions over the past three years, including eight Grands Prix across seven categories. Among its most acclaimed campaigns, 'Beyond the Surface', developed in collaboration with Havas Middle East, stood out for its outstanding filmmaking and cultural sensitivity, earning the Grand Prix in Film Craft at Dubai Lynx 2022. Likewise, 'Liquid Billboard', also created in partnership with Havas Middle East, took home the Design Grand Prix at the 2022 Dubai Lynx Awards. In 2023, Adidas reinforced its creative leadership, securing 11 Lynx Awards, including the Integrated Grand Prix for 'adidas X Ravi' and two Grands Prix – Entertainment and PR – for 'The Ravi Superstar' – a campaign that exemplified adidas's innovative storytelling. The campaign also won the Creative Strategy Grand Prix at Dubai Lynx in 2024. Most recently in 2024, 'The Female Field' was awarded the Grand Prix in Glass: The Award for Change, recognised for its powerful impact on gender representation. These achievements reflect adidas's ongoing commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering culturally resonant campaigns in the MENA region. Speaking about the Award, Eugene Karasev, Senior Brand Director, adidas EMC, commented: 'At adidas, we believe that through sport we have the power to change lives. We are very proud to be named the Advertiser of the Year at Dubai Lynx and treat it as a testament to the bold ideas and community impact we strive to create.' Karasev added, 'Over the years, Dubai Lynx has provided a platform to celebrate the region's creative excellence, and we're proud to be recognized among brands that are shaping the future of marketing and communication. This award is dedicated to everyone who has helped push the boundaries of sport, culture, and storytelling with adidas.' The presentation of the 2025 Dubai Lynx Advertiser of the Year Award will take place during the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony at the Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday 9, April.
