ROLLINSVILLE, COLORADO (USA) – ICOM, a leading global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Gulf Marcom, Manama, to represent the network in Bahrain.
Founded in 1974 as a public relations agency, Gulf Marcom has expanded and enhanced its offerings and capabilities and has become one of the leading advertising and marketing communications agencies in Bahrain, offering integrated services including advertising, marketing communications, design and branding. The agency’s roster includes government, airport services, retail, financial services, real estate and petrochemical accounts in Bahrain and the region.
Khamis Al Muqla, Gulf Marcom president, said, “Our success has been built on intelligent and creative thinking and consistently producing quality work with an emphasis on and comprehensive understanding of the target market’s culture and psyche. We work with the assumption that we are partners with our clients in all aspects of their business.”
Regarding the agency’s membership in ICOM, he added, “We look forward to benefitting through joint business opportunities and access to extensive global resources through the ICOM network in addition to sharing our vast regional experience with other member agencies.”
Gary Burandt, ICOM managing director, said, “Gulf Marcom’s appointment gives ICOM yet another member in the growing Middle East/North Africa geography where we are striving to develop this area into another distinct region of our network.”
Among Gulf Marcom’s clients are: Tamkeen, Bahrain Airport Co., Bahrain Duty Free, BMI Bank, Bahrain National Dialogue, Seef Mall, Investcorp, Isa Award for Service to Humanity, Kuwait Finance House, Kalaam Telecom, Saudi International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem), Al Rashed Food Co., Al Muttahed and others.
Khamis Al Muqla, president, Gulf Marcom
ICOM is the world’s largest independent network of advertising and marketing communications agencies composed of more than 100 agencies in more than 60 countries and offers the broadest geographic coverage. Annual billings total US$3.5 billion with gross income exceeding US$500 million.
Contacts: Nancy Giges, nancy@icomagencies.com 1-914-683-5108
Gary Burandt, burandt@icomagencies.com 1-720-261-4829