To promote the launch of their pro-bono Christmas fund-raising campaign on behalf of Dublin Simon Community BBDO Dublin has announced a Christmas cracker of a more shocking kind. Entitled ‘Cracking Homelessness’, the Christmas cracker contains deodorant, tampons, and underwear – familiar items which are invaluable to homeless people. No one should be homeless when Dublin is […]
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Core Creative rolls out KFC Gravy Master
KFC Ireland has unveiled a new digital campaign called Gravy Master to coincide with the launch of its Christmas menu offering. The campaign, which is the work of Core Creative and media agency Zenith, first launched on KFC’s social channels and aims to connect with KFC’s Irish customers as a celebration of the brand’s world-famous […]
Depaul refuses to mask sleeping rough
Since March, discarded disposable masks have become a common sight on Dublin streets. Publicis twisted this visual to remind the Irish public that there are still people sleeping rough on streets this Christmas. The mask is a symbol of protection in Covid times, but we all have the power to protect people from the other […]
Christmas ads can influence shoppers choices
Over a third of British parents would change where they shop based on a Christmas ad, a survey by a performance marketing and consumer intelligence company indicates. FanFinders, which operates Your Baby Club, got the perspectives of over 5,000 parents in the UK and US on everything from what they like to see in Christmas […]
ASAI says people back same rules for digital
Eight in 10 people believe that digital advertising should be regulated in the same way as traditional advertising, new research from the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) indicates. Online interviews with 1,224 adults examine the influencer industry in Ireland and reveals the impact on consumer behaviour and attitudes. The survey by Amárach Research found […]
SuperValu tops list of advertised brands
Musgrave’s SuperValu supermarket chain scored best in the November BrandShout survey of Ireland’s best known advertised brands, research by Ipsos MRBI for Marketing.ie shows. SuperValu jumped from eight spot in October to displace HSE/Covid-19, which dropped to fifth. German discounters Aldi and Lidl remained second and third respectively. Fourth place saw a brief break from […]
Barry’s Tea ad still on track after 25 years
Barry’s Tea iconic Christmas radio ad, Train Set, airs for the 25th year in a row this month, making it the longest-running ad in Irish advertising history. The 1994 ad was created by Ireland’s most celebrated copywriter Catherine Donnelly (above) during her time working with Irish International (now BBDO Dublin) and voiced by actor Peter […]
Diageo posters go with a festive flow
Drinks giant Diageo has launched two new Christmas out of home (OOH) campaigns to promote Guinness stout and Rockshore cider. The Guinness billboards integrate a multi-sensory experience using audio capabilities. Featuring its festive footprints creative, the 48 sheet sound specials play the iconic Guinness Christmas music. The sound plays for one minute on the hour, […]
Huskies rolls out SVP Christmas appeal
Creative agency In the Company of Huskies has announced the launch of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVP) annual appeal. SVP is Ireland’s largest charity, receiving more than 150,000 calls each year, usually from people in need of food. Unfortunately, the number of people that need help has grown this year and things are more serious with […]
MediaCom wins Lidl, Carat adds Electric Ireland
GroupM’s MediaCom has added German discounter Lidl following a review. The account has been with Core’s Mediaworks up to now. The creative, which was not part of the review, is handled by BBDO Dublin. Dentsu’s Carat has added Electric Ireland, the ESB consumer division. The business was handled by Core’s aptly-named Spark Foundry. MediaCom also […]
IAPI appoints four new directors
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) voted four new directors onto the board at this week’s AGM. They are Aoife McCleary, senior copywriter, In the Company of Huskies, who will join the creative council and Robert McDermott, financial controller, IPG Mediabrands Ireland, who will become the institute’s new treasurer. Stha Banks (above), head of […]
ASAI’s Twomey assumes new European role
The CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) Orla Twomey has been appointed vice chair of the European Advertising Standards of Alliance (EASA) self-regulation body. The ASAI is a founding member of EASA, a non-profit organisation based in Brussels which represents 28 European advertising self-regulatory organisations (SROs). EASA also acts on behalf of […]
Ex-Rothco duo’s agency plans to weave magic
Former Rothco executives Claire Corbett and Sally Oldfield have set up a new agency called All Kinds of Magic. Corbett says the new venture’s mission is to change the destiny of creative businesses in need of renewed relevance and long-term value. They plan to work with owners and leaders in need of stability and growth […]
