Former Leinster and Ireland rugby player turned Virgin Media pundit Rob Kearney features in a new series of podcasts for Audi. Following on from the first series entitled ‘Podcast, Driving Progress’, the new series is hosted by the German car brand’s ambassador Sonya Lennon. Several well-known guests talk about passion, ambition and attitude. Having been […]
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Tesco’s funny lines highlight new store
To celebrate Tesco’s new store launch in Dublin’s Portobello, its creative agency, Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) Dublin, has launched a new piece of media – a bespoke projector – to make sure the whole neighbourhood knows its location. Charlemont Square is a new Dublin development, in an area with lots of footfall. But its new […]
Felton heads up commercials at Windmill
Jess Felton has been promoted to head of commercials at Windmill Lane. She will work alongside head of production Deborah Doherty and creative director Donal O’Keeffe and Manus Goan. Felton was previously with Windmill before working overseas and with Raygun. She has been involved with commercial committees in Ireland, including the emerging directors awards. O’Keeffe […]
RichardsDee appoints two new directors
Design and branding agency RichardsDee has appointed two new directors, David Dowling and Martin Fanning, to join co-founders Celine Dee and Simon Richards on the board. Fanning has been at the agency for 10 years and his clients include Kerry, Alltech, Bewley’s and RDJ. He joined from Radley Yelder where he worked on various corporate, […]
Ogilvy rolls out new Bord na Mona ads
Bord na Móna has launched its ‘More Than Móna’ campaign as part of its sustainability strategy, with the company currently on a path to deliver various renewable energy solutions to support Ireland’s green energy requirements by 2030. Created by Ogilvy, the messaging centres on the former peat producer as it moves on from its traditional […]
DMG extends ties with Curragh Racecourse
DMG Media has announced that it is continuing its long standing partnership with the Curragh Racecourse into 2023 and will work together in developing various initiatives across the group’s titles. The partnership kicks off on day one of this year’s Curragh racing season on Saturday, March 25 with the first of three races titled the […]
Folk rolls out new BGE campaign
Bord Gáis Energy has released a new campaign highlighting sustainable home energy use. ‘See It, Solve It’ was created by Folk Wunderman Thompson and Mindshare. As consumers find themselves increasingly in need of more energy efficient solutions for their homes, BGE offers advice on the energy efficient options available, installation cover and service. The ads […]
Guinness 0.0 set for St Patrick’s Day
As anticipation builds for St Patrick’s Day across the country, Diageo is rolling out its biggest-ever Guinness 0.0 campaign. The activity has been created to communicate a message of moderation and to encourage consumers to try the non-alcoholic stout, with 50,000 free pints of Guinness 0.0 being handed out nationwide over the holiday weekend. In […]
IFWG awards salute Sheridan’s Cheese
From eel and ale and sheep’s milk yogurt to eco-friendly pig farming, the winners of the 30th Irish Food Writers’ Guild food awards are a diverse group committed to provenance, sustainability, quality and flavour. With just eight awards presented, the big winner was Irish cheese, with Ballylisk, Aran Island Goats’ Cheese and Sheridan’s Cheesemongers honoured. […]
ASAI adds Hanna to complaints group
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) has appointed Paul Hanna to its complaints committee. Hanna currently holds the role of deputy director for consumer enforcement with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). He worked with the London Metropolitan Police Service as a police officer for 15 years. During his time with the LMPS, […]
McCann Dublin closes its doors
McCann Dublin and its parent company AV Browne in Belfast have gone into administration and its teams have been made redundant with immediate effect. Formerly known as McCannBlue, the agency rebranded as McCann Dublin in 2019 as it developed closer links with the international McCann Worldgroup network whose credo is ‘Truth Well Told’. The agency […]
Empathy drives change for women
On International Women’s Day, Mimi Nicklin, author of Softening The Edge and CEO and founder of global creative agency Freedm, explains why empathy can help drive change While the gender equality debate heats up every March, it is no surprise that resistance and lack of buy-in are still obstacles to successful female inclusion and equality […]
Events firm DMC rebrands as Dialog
Events and PR agency DMC Communications has rebranded as Dialog Communications. The move also sees a restructuring of the company’s management board. Founded in 2003 by managing director Diana McCabe, DMC campaigns include the JP McManus Pro-Am, the Irish Open and the Fairways Fore Hope charity tournament at Adare Manor in May. The agency handled […]
