Archive2023

Havas prescribes Sunday World

Havas Dublin has rolled out a new campaign for the Sunday World. Called ‘Your Daily Dose’, the ads position the tabloid as the go-to source for all the news people want to know and talk about, from crime and sports to showbiz and lifestyle. Building on the idea that consuming news is a habitual act, […]

Group commercial head of Geraldine O’Leary has announced her retirement from the national broadcaster, just weeks before her planned official departure. In a statement to the media, O’Leary said she was now leaving her post in Montrose having served in the job with “pride and honour”, albeit in circumstances that she would not have anticipated. […]

As the crisis in RTÉ rolls on following the revelation that €345,000 in hidden payments were made to presenter Ryan Tubridy over six years from 2017 to 2022, a number of fresh disclosures were shared at a third Oireachtas media committee in eight days. In outlining her role as the national broadcaster’s group commercial director, […]

The Public House’s continuation of last year’s Epic ‘This Is Not Us’ campaign for the Irish emigration museum now studies the prevalence of negative Irish stereotypes found in modern tech and popular culture, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence. The campaign runs across social, digital and out of home, with a heavy emphasis on […]

Leinster and Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has agreed a brand ambassador deal with Glanbia sports nutrition brand Optimum Nutrition. Keenan joins fellow rugby player Marcus Smith and Irish athletes Emma Duggan, Sean Finn and Nadia Power in fronting for the brand. ON is also the performance nutrition partner of Leinster Rugby, providing products and nutritional […]

Following a competitive pitch, Publicis Dublin have been appointed the creative agency of record for Laya Healthcare. The account moves following a three-way contest between Boys+Girls, Publicis and the incumbent, TBWA. Publicis previously handled VHI Healthcare for many years. VHI moved to Droga 5 earlier this year following a review. The Laya review process was […]

Music fortnightly Hot Press is releasing a new single this Friday to mark the Women’s World Cup in Australia. The song, written by Maria Walsh and recorded by Zrazy, is titled ‘Come On Ireland (Giving Us The Right To Dream)’ . The single will be sold on iTunes and to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp […]

Sweden’s Bonnier News has taken a minority stake in the Business Post Group (BPG) for an undisclosed sum. Bonnier News will have two seats on the board, but CEO Enda O’Coineen (above) will remain chief shareholder in the company and day-to-day management will not change. BPG’s interests include the Business Post, Red C and events […]

The National Dairy Council (NDC) has launched a nationwide marketing campaign introducing the Grass Roots Movement (GRM) to consumers across Ireland. Created by The Brill Building, the campaign runs across TV, out of home, video on demand, digital and social media. GRM is the Irish dairy industry’s response to environmental sustainability. The movement forges a […]

The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or DSPCA, Ireland’s oldest and largest animal rescue, has secured a further three-year sponsorship deal with pet insurer Allianz Insurance. Founded in 1840, the DSPCA rescue, rehabilitate and rehome an average of over 2,500 animals every year through their adoptions and foster programme. Now operating at […]

Cadbury Dairy Milk maintains the position of Ireland’s most emotionally connected brand in 2023, extending its lead over competitor brands. The snack brand, which is owned by Mondelez, now has net positive emotional connection of +72, some 13 points ahead of its nearest competitor, Tayto, which scored +59 and third-placed Lidl with a score of […]

RTÉ faces a deepening crisis around the hidden payments to its highest earner Ryan Tubridy following Oireachtas media and Public Accounts Committee hearings in recent days. In a week when outgoing director general Dee Forbes tendered her resignation, a number of significant disclosures in Leinster House were made by senior Montrose executives. Geraldine O’Leary, group […]

Advertisers and agencies attended the relaunch of RSVP at a party hosted by Reach in Zozimus in Dublin city centre. The evening of entertainment included live music by Rory from DJ and Sax, spot prizes, canapes and cocktails. RSVP was launched 12 years ago and has evolved and bridged the gap between the physical magazine […]