The Government will present its new Alcohol Bill to the Oireachtais in the next couple of weeks and it promises to be “a big deal” which could have a major impact on Irish society in much the same way as the restrictions on tobacco marketing had, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar told the Public Relations […]
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20 Questions with Sean O’Rourke
Seán O’Rourke is a journalist and broadcaster who presents Today with Sean O’Rourke weekday mornings on RTÉ Radio 1. An arts graduate from UCG, he has worked for the Connacht Tribune, Sunday Press and The Irish Press. In 1989, he joined RTÉ to present Morning Ireland and This Week. In 1995, he moved to The News at One. On TV, he has […]
JCDecaux rolls out Première network
The roll out of JCDecaux’s Première network is now underway. In phase one, sites in Dublin on busy routes have been converted to premium back-lit sites. Campaigns are now running at Annesley Bridge (96 sheet), Leinster Avenue, Dolphin’s Barn and Ranelagh Road. Tony O’Flanagan, marketing director, JCD Ireland, said upgrading prismatic billboard locations to Première sites […]
Curran to step down from RTE next year
RTÉ director-general Noel Curran has confirmed he is to stand down from the job next May. Curran, 49, was appointed DG four years ago to lead the national broadcaster through a time of restructuring. The same period saw the development of a five-year strategy and the roll out of such new services as Saorview, RTÉ News […]
Core Media sponsors Our City programme
Core Media is the sponsor of the ‘Our City’ third class student programme promoting the development of towns and cities. Students learn how cities and towns develop as places where people work, live, play and go to school. As citizens of ‘Our City’ the young students also get to build their own city and debate the […]
Ling takes on MD job at Isobar
Dentsu Aegis has announced Ed Ling as Isobar Ireland’s new managing director. With over 20 years experience in digital, he joins Isobar from DigtiasLBi where he was UK and international chief media officer. He will be responsible for the agency’s direction and growth and its 25 staff. He will report to Liam McDonnell, CEO of […]
Marketer of the Year finalists announced
The search for Ireland’s top marketer is at an advanced stage. Three finalists have now been selected by the Marketer of the Year judges. Heineken’s Fiona Curtin for the roll out of the new Orchard Thieves cider, Brian Keating of AIB for his ‘Brave’ work and Tom Keogh of Keogh’s Crisps have made the interview […]
Neil Leyden to head up RTE.ie
RTÉ has appointed Neil Leyden as head of RTE.ie after a public competition. Formerly senior product manager at Independent News & Media (INM), he will become “the product owner” of RTE.ie. He will lead strategy and oversee performance of the website. With over 5.5 million unique browsers a month, RTE.ie claims to be Ireland’s leading digital media service. […]
Creighton’s Renua selects Frank Cronin
Former Newstalk and Sunday Tribune chief executive Frank Cronin has been selected by Renua, the political party led by Lucinda Creighton, to run in the Dún Laoghaire constituency in the general election. A chartered accountant from Cork, Cronin, who runs IPC Digital Media and is on the board of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), […]
Drico still leads in sports star poll
More than a year after retiring, former Leinster and Ireland rugby star Brian O’Driscoll has retained his number one position as the country’s most admired sports personality, while Ireland captain Paul O’Connell (above), stretchered off in the Rugby World Cup game against France in Cardiff at the weekend, made most gains in admiration for Irish […]
Ireland players talk about RWC camp
Ireland rugby fans have a chance to get closer to the World Cup conversation and listen in to Three ambassadors Johnny Sexton, Paul O’Connell and Robbie Henshaw as they open up in the #AllitTakes series. The three players talk about what it takes to build team spirit, slagging, the nature of camp and team kitman […]
Blaney decides to quit adland
McCannBlue chief executive Orlaith Blaney is to quit advertising and plans to take a break while considering her next career move. She leaves the industry after 23 years and having served on the Institute of Advertising Practitioners (IAPI) board for 13 years. She began her career in advertising at Dimension where her accounts included Goodfella’s […]
Twomey to take charge at ASAI
Orla Twomey is to become chief executive of the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) when the current CEO Frank Goodman steps down in December. Twomey has been the ASAI assistant chief executive for over 11 years. She has a first class honours in marketing studies from the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) course at […]
