DABO & CO continues its winning streak with three Middle East PR Association Best Practice Awards

Latest wins takes total MEPRA awards to 15 for leading integrated communications agency

29th November 2013, UAE: DABO & CO, the integrated communications company, added another three MEPRA awards to its already impressive tally at last night's fifth Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards.

DABO & CO's latest success brings its total MEPRA Awards to 15 since the annual event was launched in 2009, including 'Agency of the Year' in 2010 and ‘Mid-Sized Agency of the Year' in 2012.  The result reinforces DABO & CO's reputation as the Middle East's leading independent communications agency and demonstrates the team's expertise across a number of sectors and industries.

This year's MEPRA Awards were the largest to date with a record 150 entries, reflective of the growing competition and industry standards across the region in which DABO & CO triumphed with three awards out of the four categories entered. The 2013 MEPRA Best Practice awards were:

• Best Integrated Campaign - DABO & CO & Marriott International: ‘The Launch of the JW Marriott Marquis'
• Best Use of Media Relations Consumer or Trade: ‘Canon at Gulf Print 2013'
• Best Practice Consumer Goods: ‘kate spade new york'

Managing Partner, Camilla d'Abo, said: 'The annual MEPRA Awards is a major highlight for us as an agency and we are thrilled to have walked away with three awards in recognition of our integrated and results-driven approach to communications.”

Commenting on the historic timing of the award ceremony, Camilla d'Abo added: “Yesterday's MEPRA Awards were the perfect celebration of an industry that has come of age. In light of yesterday's Dubai Expo 2020 win, the Middle East's PR industry is on the threshold of an amazing period in its evolution and I am confident that this will bring further opportunities to showcase world-class campaigns emerging from the region, as well as to provide the perfect platform for our young practitioners to shine in the years to come. Last night's awards prove that the industry is ready for the challenge that lies ahead.”

DABO & CO boasts a team of 53 staff across its PR, event management and digital engagement services and represents some of the world's leading brands including HSBC, BMW and Marriott International. The agency has also added to its client portfolio this year with a number of high profile brands such as Qantas, Dubai Islamic Bank, Dubai Cares and Yas Waterworld.

Jason Leavy, Managing Director, also commented: “The 2013 MEPRA wins are the perfect way to round off another exceptional year for the agency. Not only have we recently moved to new state-of-the-art offices to accommodate our continued growth, but we have a stronger than ever talent pool combining exceptional local talent alongside international industry heavy weights, and we are looking forward to an even better 2014.”