RedClick motor and home insurer has been unveiled as the new three-year sponsor with JCDecaux of Dublin Bikes in place of Sky Ireland’s Now streaming service. Since its launch in 2009, the bike share scheme has completed over 38 million journeys for Dubliners and city visitors. Part of the Generali insurance and asset management group, […]
ArchiveNovember, 2024
KFC sponsors Virgin’s autumn nations series
Virgin Media Television (VMTV) has secured KFC as sponsor of its coverage of the autumn nations series for an undisclosed sum. Andy Farrell’s Ireland team will host New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia, live on VMTV and Virgin Media Play. First up is a showdown with the All Blacks, the teams’ first clash since last […]
Stoney to leave IAPI for European role
Charley Stoney has resigned as chief executive of the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) to become CEO of the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA). Stoney will advocate at EU level on behalf of EACA member agencies, promote best and fair business practice, and ensure that the association remains relevant and beneficial to […]
Ballygowan hires rugby’s McCarthy and Parsons
Britvic Ireland has agreed a deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to hire Irish women’s international winger Béibhinn Parsons and Irish men’s international lock Joe McCarthy as Ballygowan brand ambassadors for an undisclosed sum. Parsons, who plays for Connacht, was on the Ireland women’s rugby 7s team placed fifth overall in the Paris […]
Kelly’s Consello launches Irish operation
Declan Kelly’s Consello global advisory and investment network has extended its operations to Ireland, with executive appointments, the acquisition of two companies, and the appointment of former Google and LinkedIn head of EMEA John Herlihy as executive chair. Katie Doran will become chief executive of the Irish business, following the acquisition of the Lanyon Group, […]
Pat Kinsley steps down from Neworld
Pat Kinsley has stepped back from his role as managing director of Neworld, after 39 years at the helm of the graphic design and branding agency. He is replaced as MD by business partner Gary Gleeson, while David Jordan will continue to lead the agency’s digital division. Kinsley has had a major impact on the […]
