Maria Scannell from Mirror Media Ireland (MMI) was awarded Trinity Mirror’s UK & Ireland Commercial Manager of the Year 2015 at a ceremony in Manchester last week. The awards were hosted by comedian and TV presenter Jason Manford. It is the second year in a row Scannell has won the highly-regarded honour. The Trinity Mirror […]
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Smith now business director at Maxus
Sinead Smith has been appointed business director at WPP’s GroupM agency Maxus. Smith will provide client leadership across the agency’s key accounts. Smith joined the agency from Mindshare two years ago where she worked as an account director. Gemma Walsh, who joined the agency from Mediaworks in December, is now account director. Aoife Cullen,who joined […]
Ford quits as TV3’s content director
TV3 director of content Jeff Ford is to leave the station in April. In a statement, TV3 said Ford is moving back to the UK due to family commitments. He plans to take up a new position as general manager of Fox International Channels UK, based near his home in London. The statement added that Ford’s […]
IAPI puts out call for doyenne award
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners (IAPI) seeks entries for its second annual industry doyenne award. The initiative was launched by the institute last year to help address the under-representation of women at senior management level in adland. The inaugural winner was Epsilon’s Estelle Gorby (pictured above). Nominations are open until February 16. The winner will […]
Barry Group appoints agencies
Barry Group, the Mallow-based retailer which owns and operates the Costcutter, Quik Pick and Carry Out franchises, has appointed Moody Public Relations and The Engine Room to handle its PR, advertising and promotions after a six-way pitch process in December. Barry Group serves over 1,000 independent clients in Ireland and overseas. Costcutter’s public profile is likely […]
Schmidt fronts epilepsy campaign
Ireland’a head rugby coach Joe Schmidt has launched a new charity campaign for Epilepsy Ireland in the Aviva Stadium. The TV, radio, press and digital ads by Havas Worldwide Dublin promote awareness of the condition, explain what to do in the event of someone having a seizure and highlight this year’s International Epilepsy Day on […]
Sky goes with cool pitch for Fortitude
To mark the network premiere of Fortitude on Sky Atlantic this week, Sky Media Ireland has created a ice-themed ad break. Fortitude has been described by The Times as “one of the most anticipated TV shows of 2015”. It tells the story of a close-knit Arctic community which starts to unravel when a mysterious death […]
Publicis wins Bulmers Cider
After a final three-way contest drinks group C&C has appointed Publicis to handle its creative work. The appointment sees the account return to a Dublin-based agency following its move to London shop Red Brick Road (RBR). Young Advertising, now Havas Worldwide Dublin, had done trojan work for the brand and in doing so reinvented the […]
Government drops sponsorship ban
Plans to ban outright or curb sponsorship of sports and arts events by drinks companies in Ireland have been waived following intensive talks between Government departments, including the Department of An Taoiseach. Worries about a lack of replacement funds to support major sports and cultural activities are said to have influenced the Government. Spend by […]
Clancy takes over as Carat managing director
John Clancy is the new managing director of Carat Ireland. The appointment coincides with Dave Winterlich’s promotion to chief strategy officer with the media agency’s parent group, Dentsu Aegis Network Ireland. Winterlich will be responsible for the group’s strategic direction. Clancy’s new role will also involve developing Carat’s future leaders. Before moving to Carat as […]
RTE to host mobile journalism conference
RTÉ is to host an international conference on mobile journalism in association with Vodafone. The RTÉ International Mobile Journalism Conference will be the first such conference dedicated to mobile journalism, filmmaking, photography and storytelling. The event will take place in the National Convention Centre on March 27/28. The not-for-profit RTÉ MojoCon Ireland features international speakers […]
Savage in for D’Arcy at Today FM
Anton Savage is to present the 9-12 midday show on Today FM. The Anton Savage Show will focus on guests and live music. Savage, who is managing director of PR and media training agency The Communications Clinic, has presented The Ray D’Arcy Show and The Last Word on Today FM and 2fm’s Tubridy Show and […]
Ahlstrom gets invention role at Mindshare
Following on from the appointment of Ken Nolan to deputy managing director and Jessica King to business director, Mindshare has announced David Ahlstrom to the new role of head of invention. The agency’s invention unit focuses on non-traditional activation through branded content, sponsorships, experiential and social media. The focus of the appointment is to define […]
