Leo BurnettDubai has acquired a new client, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority after initial pitching rounds. The Publicis Groupe ‘Power of One’ approach was favoured by the authority because of its creative and strategic output that played an integral part in the final agency selection for its new campaign. The new partnership will see Leo Burnett along with Optimedia develop multi-media campaigns to build awareness around the Sharjah brand.
Following multiple rounds and fierce competition from four other local and multinational agencies, Leo Burnett was chosen to lead the multi-media campaign that will start in December. Leo Burnett and Optimedia will provide Radio, Print, Digital, TV and OOH through the ‘Power of One’ approach, to define the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, position their brand strategically and increase awareness.
Kamal Dimachkie, Executive Regional Managing Director at Leo Burnett Dubai, added: “The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority tells the unique and beautiful story of Sharjah, and Leo Burnett is particularly proud to partner with them, and have the opportunity to tell their story that many from across the region will appreciate. Naturally, we look forward to providing SCTDA with a collective Publicis Groupe support and digital capability for their campaign.”
“The selection process for this pitch was thorough and comprehensive and our team could not have asked for a better frontrunner. We are pleased to be working with Leo Burnett on our latest campaign and we look forward to taking advantage of their ‘Power of One’ approach,” said Hazem Al Sawaf, Director of Marketing and Communication, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.
Regionally the tourism industry has slowed down between 2015 and 2017 however, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has a current objective to create new growth and bring 10 million visitors to Sharjah by 2021. The organisation plans to do this with its latest Leo Burnett multi-media campaign.
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) was established in 1996, in accordance with the Emiri decree no. 5 for 1996, with a main objective to promote the commerce and tourism activities within the emirate of Sharjah, through the following activities – planning and laying down strategies to promote tourism and commerce, Marketing & Promotion activities and conducting appropriate market studies and surveys.