http://192.168.0.14/grow/ en jace@growqatar.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-05T13:59:14+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/doha_dialogic_news/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/doha_dialogic_news/#When:13:59:14Z Virgin Health Bank will discuss how community-based strategic communications has been employed to explain to the Qatari community the benefits of banking a baby’s cord blood stem cells, at a session for communication professionals next month. Doha Dialogic is a forum for communication professionals in Qatar being hosted by Doha-based branding and strategic communications agency Grow, with more than 80 communication specialists expected to attend the inaugural session on February 29, 2012. Virgin Health Bank Commercial Director Mr Andrew Glen, will be a guest speaker at the first forum said Managing Director of Grow PR Samson Samasoni. “Communication professionals in Qatar have much to learn from the experience of Virgin Health Bank and the community-based approaches they have successfully employed targeting Qatari communities,” says Mr Samasoni. “Doha Dialogic is an innovative forum for cutting-edge solutions to complex communication challenges through case study and thought leadership. It is an opportunity for the communications community to meet and hear from local and international communicators who are helping to shape and transform the way in which communicators connect with their audiences,” says Mr Samasoni. Grow Managing Director Mr Anthony Ryman believes that there are not many opportunities for local communication professionals to exchange ideas and to absorb and advance philosophies from leading communication experts. “The Doha Dialogic sessions will typically feature two experts who have executed a variety of highly successful communication campaigns and strategies in Doha and internationally. We are proud to encourage and facilitate a meeting place for learning, sharing and discussion of the big communication ideas and concepts that are integral to any business today,” says Mr Ryman. If you would like to book a place for Doha Dialogic, please email dohadialogic@growqatar.com. Communication Specialists to Learn About Community-Based Approaches At Doha Dialogic 2012-02-05T13:59:14+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_represents_double_win_at_the_world_travel_awards_2011/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_represents_double_win_at_the_world_travel_awards_2011/#When:08:42:32Z Samson Samasoni, Managing Director of grow PR, represented Pacific Resort Group during their double win at the World Travel Awards in Qatar, January 2012. The gala ceremony for the World Travel Awards, also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, was held at the glamorous Katara Cultural Village, Doha's ground-breaking new arts and exhibitions complex. Established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements in all sectors of the global travel industry, the awards are now regarded as the best endorsement that any travel product can receive. Grow PR represented two Cook Islands hotels, Pacific Resort Aitutaki which won World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort and Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa, which won World’s Leading Island Villas. Voting is cast by travel agents in over 190 countries from around the world, with hundreds and thousands of votes each year registered online on the official World Travel Awards Website: http://www.worldtravelawards.com Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO4jX-J1OBs Grow represents double win at the World Travel Awards 2011 2012-01-30T08:42:32+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/Award-winning_Strategic_Communication_Specialist_joins_agency_Grow_in_Doha/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/Award-winning_Strategic_Communication_Specialist_joins_agency_Grow_in_Doha/#When:15:00:45Z Award-winning Doha-based strategic branding and design agency Grow has launched a PR and communications arm with the appointment of Samson Samasoni to head up the new division.   The former managing director of Bell Pottinger in Qatar, Samson Samasoni, brings with him more than 28 years’ experience in journalism, public relations and strategic communications when he takes up the role of Managing Director of Grow PR.   “We’re delighted with the appointment of Samson to the Grow family,” said Grow Managing Director Anthony Ryman. “His presence offers a significant string to our bow, providing us with substantial international and local experience and allowing us to offer a superior, integrated range of services in the communications field.”   Mr Samasoni said he was excited about the prospect of starting up a new PR and communications agency under the Grow umbrella.   “Grow has a praiseworthy pedigree and the  synergies between their award-winning work and the strategic communications that we will build, I’m sure will be most compelling for many clients in Qatar and beyond.” said Mr Samasoni   Mr Samasoni has been based in Qatar for more than six years, including a stint with management consultancy Bearing Point.    His client portfolio has included Qatar Foundation, the General Secretariat for Development Planning in Qatar, the Supreme Council of Health, the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and SABIC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Some of the noteworthy campaigns Mr Samasoni has advanced include the promotion of Qatar’s knowledge-based economy, the launch of Qatar Science and Technology Park, early work on the development of Qatar’s National 2030, Qatar’s labour market strategy and the inception of QF Radio.   “Grow PR will very much focus on the strategic end of communications and public relations, particularly in relation to brand development, building corporate cultures, internal communications, public sector communications and social marketing,” said Mr Samasoni.   “Our specialism will focus strongly around behavior-change communications whether it relates to organisations or the marketing of social messages through campaigns aimed at promoting public good, for example road safety or health-related communications.   “With the ambition of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the focus of the Qatar National Development Strategy, there is certainly a clear indication of the type of strategic communications that will be required to effectively support the significant change programme that Qatar is embarking on.   “Grow PR is well-positioned to provide expert counsel in these areas and to provide international best practice methodologies for the benefit of private and public sector organisations,” Mr Samasoni said. Award-winning Strategic Communication Specialist joins agency Grow in Doha 2011-12-26T15:00:45+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/david_omi_the_visionary/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/david_omi_the_visionary/#When:09:07:06Z David has crafted and guided the identities of some of the world’s most famous brands, including Alexander McQueen and American Express. Gifted with a creative and thoughtful nature, Omi doesn’t miss a beat, taking an incisive view of the world we live in and the brands we obsess over. He spoke to Sur La Terre about the branding of qatar and some of his favourite projects to date. Download the article: http://tiny.cc/xd64w David Omi: The Visionary 2011-10-12T09:07:06+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/best_of_nation_global_design_award_for_qatars_grow/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/best_of_nation_global_design_award_for_qatars_grow/#When:12:55:48Z Wolda, the Worldwide Logo Design Annual 2010, has awarded the prestigious  “Best of Nation” award for Qatar to grow. Its design for the Education Centre logo at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) was selected from almost 1,400 entries from freelance designers, agencies, studios and students from all over the world. Wolda is the first and only award scheme endorsed by more than 100 design associations and schools. This high-profile graphic design award recognises the best logos and trademarks designed throughout the world and judging is done by an innovative three-tier jury of 10 top designers, 10 marketing managers from major international companies and 10 members of the public, who represent the eventual target market. Wolda ’10 selected the brand identity for the Education Centre at the MIA as a winner this year because of its original concept and the design excellence executed by grow. It has been given an honourable mention on the Wolda website and you can see the full list of 200 winning logos from all around the world at http://www.wolda.org/showcase/professional/2010?page=12 grow’s brief back in 2010 was to create a logo that mirrors and communicates the priceless wonders of artistic delights housed within the museum and focuses on the building itself as a work of art. A fusion of geometric art and freehand techniques, the logo embraces the essence, the DNA, the inspiration of the museum itself, the architectural masterpiece designed by I.M.Pei that represents the artistry inherent in the collections within. The water-coloured background represents not only the location, but also the fluidity and flow that is expressed through creative education. Supporting the image is slick typography with the Arabic name stacked above the English, yet working beautifully together. This is not the first award given to this outstanding logo; earlier this year it was selected to appear in USA’s premier design publication LogoLounge’s Book 6, which features the cream of logos from all over the globe. Only 1000 logos are selected by international judges from over 34,000 entries submitted. Wolda explained: “(The winners) track the evolution of tastes, styles and trends in global design, year after year. Wolda’s standing is guaranteed by the endorsement of the most important design associations and schools.” Anthony Ryman, Managing Director of grow commented: “ This is so important for grow but also for Qatar. We always said that our mission is to help Qatari companies articulate and express their identity and so position and differentiate themselves on the global stage. This award is created in Qatar and for Qatar and we dedicate it to H.H. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Bin Khalifa al Thani for her exemplary vision and commitment to supporting culture and promoting Qatari intellectual capital through the arts. “Best of Nation” global design award for Qatar’s grow 2011-09-25T12:55:48+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/four_times_lucky_medi_deli_grill_the_village/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/four_times_lucky_medi_deli_grill_the_village/#When:14:28:11Z Quadruple branding launch by grow for Doha’s exclusive 5 star dining spot ‘The Village’ as their ‘Medi’, ‘Deli’ and ‘Grill’ food concepts take off to a flying start after opening their doors last month. As if it was not enough for grow to brand ‘The Village’ restaurant complex; giving the mother brand both elegance and sophistication by use of the prominent ‘V’ icon, the award-winning local agency was at it again and tasked with the mission to establish the sub-brand food concepts ‘Medi’, ‘Deli’ and ‘Grill’ and to stand above and beyond its competitors in Doha. The Challenge: The brief was to create and develop an enticing world around 3 distinctive, prestigious restaurant concepts for ‘The Village’, inspired by the diversity in food, atmosphere and unique interior decoration that each restaurant offers. Housed under the same roof and managed by Integral Food Services (IFS Qatar), which were established in 2004, these innovative restaurants join the incredibly successful F&B management company who look after Bombay Chowpatty, Royal Tandoor and 241 Pizza. With over 100 years of 5 star experience, IFS have established themselves as a prominent local player in the retail food service business by achieving circa QR 100 million annual turnover and employing over 1,000 personnel. The Creative response: grow’s BIG IDEA was to explore “The Culture of Food” as a positioning platform to make each restaurant concept come to life by distilling its essential ingredient or characteristic to become the identity and focus, or as grow call it, the “BIG IDEA”. The final emblem not only represents what the customer can expect from their visit but also (and more importantly) it communicates who they really are and aspire to be. The true value of a long-lasting future identity offers the customer the opportunity to indulge in and explore fully the essence of the restaurant and its DNA. ‘Medi’, ‘Deli’ and ‘Grill’ were born into uniqueness by way of combining the ingredients of clear thinking and beautiful design. Medi @ The Village offers customers ‘THE place to Connect’ over contemporary Mediterranean seafood dishes, Italian-inspired pizza and pasta dishes or simply Lebanese meze in an elegant backdrop of natural stone and column-shaped fish aquariums. Deli @ The Village invites customers to ‘THE Place for Meeting & Greeting’, making it ideal for a classy breakfast or business meeting in a relaxed and private atmosphere where the quality and taste of the food is second to none. Using no artificial colours or flavours, homemade burgers, freshly squeezed juices and in-house baked pastries and cakes grace the menu; in a funky and stimulating interior. Grill @ The Village is ‘THE place to unwind and escape’ into another world of distinctive opulent Ottoman Baroque pieces and Middle Eastern royal décor. Speckled with contemporary touches and cosy warm colours to indulge all the senses, it features Middle Eastern and Persian cuisine for the whole family as well as private family dining, a water-bar and a secure place for the children to play. Four Times Lucky: Medi, Deli, Grill @ The Village 2011-09-07T14:28:11+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/were_on_issuu_sildeshare/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/were_on_issuu_sildeshare/#When:08:55:02Z We've posted all our thoughts magazines and trend reports at Issuu & Slideshare. You can also see them on our resources page. We’re on Issuu & Sildeshare 2011-04-28T08:55:02+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/helping_firms_grow/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/helping_firms_grow/#When:14:22:10Z A brand consultant and advertising agency based in Qatar, grow, opened its doors seven years ago with just a mobile phone and a desk. Today its clients include some of the leading Qatar companies and government organisations, such as Qatar Islamic Bank and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, helping design their logos and give them their “flavour”. Anthony Ryman, founder and director of grow, said in an interview with Gulf Times that in the past decade Qatar has gained in prominence.Ryman believes that with grow’s help, companies and instructions can move towards a brand identity with a core set of values that can be easily recognized and disseminated to a global audience, building towards a lasting legacy.For many years businesses in Qatar enjoyed only limited competition from foreign firms, but foreign investment and the opening up of the Qatari market has sent signals to local firms to change and prepare for the future, he said. Family businesses, said Ryman, are aware of the need to “move towards a more corporate level without losing the family DNA”. “These are companies that want to build powerful brands, because they see the competition coming in and they want to compete with them, not just in Qatar but internationally”. “A lot of the international (advertising) agencies pay lip service to the Qatari DNA, but for me it’s central. For me the rallying cry is ‘buy Qatar, buy local’”. Traditional values such as the importance of family and the thirst for education and modernization of the rather sizeable youth population are the core values for defining Qatar as a nation, he stressed. “International agencies, just come in here and they don’t understand that, they have a different agenda. So if you like there is an altruistic, idealistic element to my agenda, but obviously it’s also a business”. grow has recently worked with and advised a group of Qatari women who were interested in establishing their own creative services companies and Ryman often lectures at the Virginia Commonwealth University. Youth development and ambition, as well as traditional values and heritage are “building blocks for defining a nation, and defining a nation is scientific, it takes years to do. It’s an evolution and Qatar is moving towards this definition of itself”, Ryman said. Ryman sees the FIFA World Cup as a valuable opportunity to build connections and elevate Qatar. “Part of the DNA of Qatar is this ‘Ahlan’, this welcome. We open our doors to you, come visit, come advise us, come work together with us, help us build our stadiums, help us build our infrastructure, work together with us to make this the best games ever. We are open for you.” Inclusive collaboration with Qataris and this openness to receiving the best that the outside world has to offer will allow the Qatar brand to launch itself onto the world stage through a single event and help cement Qatar’s brand identity with an international audience, Ryman said. Helping firms grow 2011-04-11T14:22:10+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_is_hiring_its_official/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_is_hiring_its_official/#When:13:18:24Z Yes it's true. Our recent hire - award-winning design director from Landor San Francisco, has led the call, "Show me your talent". At the same time, our senior client director, on the back of major recent new business wins, (especially in Sudan, working for one of the largest financial institutions there) - has also put out the call, " Show me strategic thinking and organisation". So here we are. The last time we put the call out for new recruits, a chilly fear crept up the spine of most Directors in leading advertising, design and branding agencies. Bonuses and salary raises were immediately handed out as the fear of the brain drain permeated Madison Avenue, Soho, Gemazey and Ashrafieh. We know that most senior designers, client managers and business development managers would chew their right arm off to work for grow, but we are only looking for 3 people, and not just any people, but the best possible rainmakers, juggling geniuses and creative hotshots in existence. So Mabruk to all of you who are getting a little something extra in your pay packet. Give a little bit more to your favourite charity! And for those of you for whom the bell of opportunity rings, this is your life! grow - a refreshingly creative award-winning advertising and design agency focused on brands. grow. Clear thinking. Beautiful design. grow is hiring! It’s official 2011-02-22T13:18:24+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_develops_a_journey_into_the_world_of_the_ottomans_mia_childrens_public/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_develops_a_journey_into_the_world_of_the_ottomans_mia_childrens_public/#When:08:40:17Z grow continued its work for the Education Centre at Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) by developing unique children’s activity and colouring books for the “A Journey into the World of the Ottomans” exhibition at the museum. Using children friendly visuals and engaging typography, the designs were inspired by the intriguing art surrounding the Ottoman period. Using old paintings, we developed the books and activities by drawing outlined illustrations for a truly authentic style that is engaging, colourful and fun for children. Working closely with the MIA team, we delivered a product that was very well received and reinforces the relationship between MIA and their younger audiences. grow develops “A Journey into the World of the Ottomans” MIA children’s publications 2010-12-26T08:40:17+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/graham_atkinson/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/graham_atkinson/#When:07:00:58Z grow is adding to its creative team in a big way with the appointment of Graham Atkinson. Hot on the heels of winning three design awards in the USA for identities created for Auto Lease, Al Liwan and First Finance, grow is signalling its intention to cement its position in the top tier of branding, advertising and design agencies in Qatar and the Middle East by appointing Graham Atkinson to lead the design team at grow. Graham is an award-winning designer with significant design experience in global and local branding and corporate identity programmes. He has knowledge of digital environments, environmental design, such as sport stadium branding, print literature including annual reports, photographic art direction, print management, implementation of design elements, print, digital, advertising, film and video work. His award-winning designs have received major accolades from professional design associations and include the International Society of Typographic Designers Award for Corporate Identity and the American Corporate Identity Award. Major projects undertaken by Graham include FedEx, Accenture, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Abbott Labs, AECOM, Avanade and Banana Republic. Graham brings this experience to Doha after working for some of the world’s leading branding and design agencies including Landor San Francisco and Interbrand Amsterdam. “We’re truly ecstatic to get someone of Graham’s calibre and design gravitas here in Doha,” said Anthony Ryman, Managing Director, grow. “He’s really going to lift the bar in terms of expanding our offer into environmental graphics and brand consistency. His appointment reinforces our position as Doha’s most refreshingly creative advertising and design agency focused on brands.” Graham Atkinson. New Design Director for grow, award-winning Doha design agency. 2010-12-23T07:00:58+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/triple_recognition_for_grow/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/triple_recognition_for_grow/#When:09:23:01Z grow Qatar continued its winning ways on the international design stage, this time with three of its logos selected to appear in LogoLounge’s first Master Series Book “Shapes and Symbols”. The Master Library books will display exemplary logo design work from creatives around the world. The logos in question are for Al Liwan, the restaurant at Al Sharq Village, Auto Lease and First Finance – all Qatari companies.   “The awards again underline not only grow's specialist skills in this field but our commitment to Qatar. Being based here we have first hand knowledge of the local culture and what type of design works here” says Anthony Ryman, grow Managing Director. “We’ve always set high standards that are comparable to the best in the world. Our design team takes pride in placing Qatar and Qatari companies on the world map,” Ryman added. LogoLounge is a prestigious international reference book based in USA and grow has had its work selected in the book before. Triple recognition for grow 2010-08-19T09:23:01+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_attracts_attention_for_the_pearl_porto_arabia_summer_promotion/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_attracts_attention_for_the_pearl_porto_arabia_summer_promotion/#When:08:21:52Z grow has won a three-way pitch and has been appointed as the agency of choice to launch Porto Arabia’s Summer Sales Promotion. The campaign is built around the theme “Have you been Pearled?” and features a cross-section of customers in animated conversations. The bright and attractive advertisements were designed to stop people in their tracks and take notice. "The theme acted as the creative hook” said Anthony Ryman, grow’s Managing Director. “It provided the perfect point of differentiation and made it immediately campaignable. ” The objective of the promotion was to promote Porto Arabia as the ultimate destination for luxury retail shopping. The marketing team at Porto Arabia believe that grow’s creative response had an interesting edge and communicated the Pearl’s unique retail experience and would help to deliver increased footfall. The multimedia campaign covers press, web banners and outdoor advertisements in around the property at the Pearl. Ads in the Pearl Magazine Isola acted as an ideal reminder channel. The highpoint of the promotion were the attractive prizes – Luxury cars, electronic goods cash vouchers and more. grow attracts attention for the Pearl Porto Arabia summer promotion 2010-08-08T08:21:52+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/education_centre_at_museum_of_islamic_art_receives_global_accolade/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/education_centre_at_museum_of_islamic_art_receives_global_accolade/#When:07:17:57Z The branding of the Education Centre at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is set to appear in LogoLounge’s Master Series Book 2011 featuring the cream of logos from around the globe. Only 1000 logos are selected form over 42,000 submitted from around the world. The team at grow Qatar designed the identity in partnership with the Education Centre. The simple yet striking logo is a fusion of geometric art and freehand techniques. The DNA and inspiration is the MIA itself, the architectural masterpiece designed by I.M.Pei that represents the artistry inherent in the collections within. The water-coloured background represents not only the location, but the fluidity and flow that is expressed through creative education. Supporting the image is slick typography with Arabic stacked above the English, yet working beautifully together. “We’ve always been committed to supporting the education pillar in Qatar and it comes as no surprise that we work with a string of educational institutions in this country. Let’s say we won this for Qatar” says Anthony Ryman, grow’s Managing Director. LogoLounge is the industry authority and international reference source library based in USA and grow has already had its work selected in the book in previous years. Education Centre at Museum of Islamic Art receives global accolade 2010-06-06T07:17:57+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_wins_enterprise_qatar_branding/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_wins_enterprise_qatar_branding/#When:05:52:17Z The new account win underlines grow’s commitment to Qatar and is a welcome extension to its government and public sector client base. With Qatar developing into a major economic force regionally, there was a dire need to leverage the human capital and expand the private sector. The logo is a perfect example of a symbol and acronymn where the letters E and Q combine beautifully to form the graphic of a light bulb. It says that Enterprise Qatar is ”the guiding light for young entrepreneurs“. It has numerous connotations: bright ideas, shining light, brilliance etc. All the qualities that Enterprise Qatar stands for. “Enterprise Qatar was established to act as catalyst of change and create a new culture that encourages and values entrepreneurship in the SME sector in this country. Our role was to help audiences understand what EQ is. That comes through coherently in the logo that raises positive awareness and creates a sense of excitement. We are proud to align ourselves with this initiative” says grow Managing Director Anthony Ryman. grow wins Enterprise Qatar Branding 2010-05-15T05:52:17+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_360_degrees_workshop_sparks_keen_interest/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_360_degrees_workshop_sparks_keen_interest/#When:10:58:48Z The spotlight of the free workshop was on the inescapable digital revolution and how management can benefit from it and build a sustainable competitive advantage. “We were delighted with the response” said grow Managing Director Anthony Ryman. “The workshop not only acted as a forum for digital engagement but also opened one-to-one conversations. It made management sit up and take notice of a trend that will influence the future of their business.” The workshop was co-hosted by grow’s Managing Director Anthony Ryman and digital expert Barry Flaherty. grow 360 degrees workshop sparks keen interest 2010-04-08T10:58:48+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_launches_360_degrees_workshop/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_launches_360_degrees_workshop/#When:12:25:39Z Are you an ‘analogue’ business in a digital world? This workshop is about future trends and the changing face of consumerism. Who is the new consumer and what motivates them? Where are they and how will you reach them today and tomorrow? Hosted by grow, Qatar’s ever-evolving design and advertising agency, the FREE workshop is on 6th and repeated again on 7th April at Le Mirage Executive Apartments, Mushereib. It is a great opportunity for CEOs, Managing Directors, Marketing and PR Managers to get a clearer direction, benefit from the digital revolution and build a sustainable competitive advantage. “We are witnessing another revolution” says grow Managing Director Anthony Ryman. “Today, social networks allow individuals to have a conversation one-to-one, not one to many. Your competitors are stealing a march on you. You either stay ahead or stay behind the curve. All trends point towards increasing digital engagement.” The workshop will be co-hosted by trend specialist and brand guru Anthony Ryman and Barry Flaherty, grow’s International Business Development Director and digital expert. To register please visit http://www.grow360.net grow launches 360 degrees workshop 2010-03-22T12:25:39+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_selected_to_fight_against_human_trafficking/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_selected_to_fight_against_human_trafficking/#When:13:25:09Z grow was selected to design and produce the ad campaign and marketing collaterals to be distributed at the international event held in Qatar. The objective is to raise awareness and create a sense of responsibility from the audience to join forces and find ways of combating human trafficking. Strong visuals were employed highlighting the seriousness of the issue along with bold provocative headlines. The barcode was used to highlight the fact that humans are NOT for sale. “A critical issue like this demands a strong response” says Anthony Ryman. By raising the awareness, we will give people back their human rights and create a better world.“ The high profile conference will be attended by delegates from the UN, League of Arab States, International Human Rights organisations, Interpol, Ministries, Embassies and representatives from the Education Sector. grow selected to fight against Human Trafficking 2010-03-14T13:25:09+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_adds_digital_dimension/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_adds_digital_dimension/#When:12:04:26Z The necessary technology infrastructure and digital standards required to service an ‘always on’ culture requires speedy implementation if Qatar is to remain at the vanguard of new technology and business growth in the region. From a development perspective, Qatar needs to embrace technological innovation from granddad to grandson. This extends from websites that are not fit for purpose, unimaginative and dull, to mobile phone network coverage. The ‘price issue has to move towards the ‘value’ issue i.e. technology is not a cost; rather it’s a necessity to service a burgeoning population as Qatar competes for business globally. So what is the roadmap for improvement? Education, knowledge sharing, transparency and active participation are pre-requisites from top down to bottom up. There is still a cultural and generational divide, and until this investment of time and channeled funding has time to take effect, the serious risk is that Qatar will suffer a digital divide and lose its sense of competitiveness regionally. Digital is not an afterthought. It is imperative and one-dimensional websites have to become integrated online presences allowing businesses to have a 1 to 1 dialogue with customers, suppliers and shareholders and not one to many. The technology will create greater transparency and accountability in terms of measuring performance and activity thus providing an opportunity for improvement. Clearly many challenges lie ahead, but at least now Qatar is showing promise and initiative through the work of Qatar Foundation and ICT Qatar to address the digital divide and make real steps towards necessary change. A change to impact everybody’s lives for the good. grow adds digital dimension 2010-02-16T12:04:26+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_qatar_appoints_new_director_of_international_business_development/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/grow_qatar_appoints_new_director_of_international_business_development/#When:09:38:07Z As part of grow's continued expansion the agency has appointed Barry Flaherty as the new Director of International Business Development. Boasting 15 years experience at the front line of Sales, Marketing and Strategic Business Development, his career has taken him to London, Portugal, Amsterdam, Seattle and now Doha. He has worked at some of the World’s leading Marketing Communications, Channel Marketing and Digital Agencies including PMG, Hawkeye Communications, Intuitive Group and Harte Hanks Inc. He has established several start-up businesses in the new media and digital space, with a strong focus on e-commerce, social media and video production across multiple channels. He has gained vast experience in many areas including Technology, Telecoms, FMCG, Finance, amongst others. Barry has been actively involved in creating bespoke solutions around integrated marketing and sales acceleration for HP, Cisco Systems, Intel, Vodafone, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, EMC, and numerous others. Barry is a member of many online and offline technology forums and is a regular speaker at Digital marketing events. Outside of work, Barry enjoys tennis, running, yoga and video production, having made a documentary on the Future of Electronic Dance Music in 2006. grow appoints new Director of International Business Development 2010-02-16T09:38:07+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/doha_tribeca_film_festival_branding/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/doha_tribeca_film_festival_branding/#When:09:34:57Z grow’s logo was selected from a strong field of competitive designs. The logo capitalizes on typographical artistry, creating a distinct identity. The typographical blend of English and Arabic script places Doha on the international stage. In developing the identity, our aim was to integrate the cultural essence of Qatar with the values of Tribeca. We found the common ground to be ‘community’ which we represented with the intertwined typographic forms. The marque is a tribute to Arabic calligraphy and a new play on traditional forms. The Festival promises to play a key role in encouraging cross-cultural integration. doha tribeca film festival branding 2009-10-25T09:34:57+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/double_recognition_for_grow_logos/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/double_recognition_for_grow_logos/#When:01:20:13Z Two logos designed by grow were chosen to appear in LogoLounge’s first Master Series Book featuring the cream of logos from around the globe. One of the winners appears here. It’s a personalised logo for a local businesswoman. It features the letter ‘A’ expressed in an elegant script style laced with floral motifs. double recognition for grow logos 2009-07-01T01:20:13+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/sherborne_Qatar_Launch_Campaign/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/sherborne_Qatar_Launch_Campaign/#When:05:33:00Z The launch of Sherborne in Qatar was aimed at increasing the awareness of the new school and weave it into the educational and cultural fabric of Qatar. grow’s print ads and marketing collateral articulated the true essence of this 500+ year old institution through appropriate copy and beautiful visuals featuring Sherborne’s hallowed portals.The campaign theme was both creative and coherent, encapsulating Sherborne’s culture and professionalism. sherborne qatar launch campaign 2009-06-30T05:33:00+00:00 http://www.growqatar.com/news/four_more_for_grow/ http://www.growqatar.com/news/four_more_for_grow/#When:05:04:26Z Quick on the heels of completing the corporate identity and annual report for First Leasing, grow has been awarded branding projects for First Finance (Jordan), AutoLease and Soft Solutions, all subsidiaries of First Leasing in Qatar.First Leasing has a compelling vision and we are delighted to launch First Finance internationally. four more for grow! 2009-06-30T05:04:26+00:00