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Hi, I’m John Thomas, a Dubai-based digital media professional and foodie at heart. I founded Blogliterati.com, an online portal known for unbiased restaurant reviews, travel features, hospitality news and automotive coverage, and I lead its editorial direction as Founder & Chief Editor. Beyond blogging, I help brands grow through social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing across the Middle East. I’m a passionate photographer and storyteller with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and a track record of building editorial teams and delivering creative campaigns.…Hi, I’m John Thomas, a Dubai-based digital media professional and foodie at heart. I founded Blogliterati.com, an online portal known for unbiased restaurant reviews, travel features, hospitality news and automotive coverage, and I lead its editorial direction as Founder & Chief Editor. Beyond blogging, I help brands grow through social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing across the Middle East. I’m a passionate photographer and storyteller with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and a track record of building editorial teams and delivering creative campaigns.

John Thomas

Content Creator, Social Media Manager, Marketing Strategist, +5

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Hi, I’m John Thomas, a Dubai-based digital media professional and foodie at heart. I founded Blogliterati.com, an online portal known for unbiased restaurant reviews, travel features, hospitality news and automotive coverage, and I lead its editorial direction as Founder & Chief Editor. Beyond blogging, I help brands grow through social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing across the Middle East. I’m a passionate photographer and storyteller with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and a track record of building editorial teams and delivering creative campaigns.…Hi, I’m John Thomas, a Dubai-based digital media professional and foodie at heart. I founded Blogliterati.com, an online portal known for unbiased restaurant reviews, travel features, hospitality news and automotive coverage, and I lead its editorial direction as Founder & Chief Editor. Beyond blogging, I help brands grow through social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing across the Middle East. I’m a passionate photographer and storyteller with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and a track record of building editorial teams and delivering creative campaigns.

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Hi, I’m John Thomas, a Dubai-based digital media professional and foodie at heart. I founded Blogliterati.com, an online portal known for unbiased restaurant reviews, travel features, hospitality news and automotive coverage, and I lead its editorial direction as Founder & Chief Editor.

Beyond blogging, I help brands grow through social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing across the Middle East. I’m a passionate photographer and storyteller with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication and a track record of building editorial teams and delivering creative campaigns.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

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Work Experience

Founder & Chief Editor at Blogliterati.com

August 1, 2017 - Present

Founder and Chief Editor of Blogliterati.com, an online news magazine and portal known for unbiased restaurant reviews, travel features, hospitality news and automotive reviews.

Community Manager at AGA - ADK Network

November 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015

Managed social platforms for major accounts (Toshiba, Isuzu) and developed campaigns such as 'Don’t Lose Touch' and 'Spot the Dmax'.

Head of Marketing at MedServe

October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Responsible for the overall marketing operations in the Middle East overseeing the complete digital strategy of the brand.

Social Media Consultant / Chief Strategist at Black & Grey HR Consultancy

May 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016

Served in a consultative role handling social media and marketing portfolio and advising on strategy.

Chief Editor at Arabian Gazette

November 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015

Managed overall editorial operations and oversaw the website’s social media presence across key channels.

Head – Digital Strategy & Social Media at Zynosure Consulting

November 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017

Oversaw creation, management and development of social media strategies for clients, delivering campaigns and O2O activations.

Head – Digital Strategy & Planning at Buz Digital

November 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016

Led a team in devising digital strategy, social media activation, implementation, community management and advertising.

Community Manager at AGA - ADK Network / Wetpaint

November 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009

Managed social presence for major accounts including Toshiba and Isuzu; developed campaigns and engaged communities.

Managing Editor at Top5.ae

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

Founding editor responsible for editorial operations and leveraging social media to popularize the site.

Editor at Networker Magazine

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Ensured timely magazine publication, managed sub editors and reporters, and redesigned cover layout.

Copywriter at Advertising and Marketing Consultants (AMC)

November 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015

Copywriting for brands including Bugatti, Aston Martin, Bentley, Mitsubishi, and others.