: The Domus Group today announced a record increase in confirmed exhibitors for this year's Media and Marketing Show 2010 with exhibitor numbers set to surpass last year's attendance by over 30%. Media partners from across the region including Dubai Media City, Al Arabiya News Channel, Creative Media Solutions, and Sharjah TV will be joined by leading players from Europe including Deutsche Welle at what is set to be a high profile platform for leading media professionals.
The upturn in exhibitors for the show is reflective of the renewed confidence within the media industry after the economic downturn in 2009. Publishing houses within the UAE have begun to refresh their stables with National Geographic, Rolling Stone and Sports 360 all set to launch in the later part of 2010Broadcasters have also reiterated their commitment to expansion with reported advertising revenues figures up by over 20% between January 2010 and June 2010*.
"This is indeed a great opportunity to partner with MMS 2010 considering its reputation as a leading business, networking and educational resource platform for the media and marketing industry in the region." said Mr. Yahia Al Masri, Orient TV's Executive General Manager. He continued, "Orient TV is a satellite channel with Syrian and Levant roots, in the heart of the Arab world and GCC, which makes it essential to serve the Middle East market as a whole."
Over 10,000 people attended the media show in 2009 and the organizers are looking forward to a greater turnout for 2010 with workshops and announcements expected from all sections of the industry.
"The MMS is the most crucial event that made it possible for all of us media key players to meet and share our industry experiences and products in an ideal setup. Creative Media Solutions is a proud participant and supporter of the 2010" said Mr. Ghassan Alasad - CMS Dubai Managing Partner. He added, " MMS as we have always focused on creating and developing our own programming content, and we aim to make the MMS the only show of its kind in the region in terms of offering unique and improved programming content suitable for either TV Channels or Producers in this region and we intent to benefit from the MMS as a visible medium to promote our content improving strategies and continue our growth in the region and internationally"
MMS 2010 will also be including a greater number of exhibitors from outside of the GCC with major investors such as Deutche Welle confirming their participation.
A spokesperson from Dseutche Welle announced, " Deutsche Welle is renowned for being one of Europe's leaders in news, background information and interesting magazines. It provides a European perspective to audiences around the world and promotes intercultural dialogue. Our Arabic language desk is of critical importance to our expansion and we see MMS 2010 as one of the key launch pads for us in the region."
The Media and Marketing Show, is the Middle East's leading event for the media and marketing industry. This thrilling event will bring media buyers and providers altogether in a one-of-a-kind display for the latest industry schemes, developments and technologies.
The 6th edition will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13th – 15th December 2010 at the Sheikh Saeed Halls S1, S2, S3, from 10.00 - 19.00 daily.
Domus Group, the organizers of the Media and Marketing Show (MMS) proclaimed that the event will once again solidify MMS is a major event that constantly aims to influence the future of the media and marketing industry in the region .