The Business Journalists Association of Ireland (BJAI) will host its 22nd annual corporate challenge quiz in aid of Dublin Simon Community (DSC) next month. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is the event’s main sponsor. Former RTÉ newsreader Bryan Dobson will again act as quiz master and will be assisted by Today FM presenter Matt Cooper. […]
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Keating quits AIB after 12 years
Brian Keating is leaving AIB where he has worked since 2013, most recently as strategy, propositions and enablement director in consumer banking. Before joining AIB, he held other senior management roles. He was marketing director for the UK & Ireland at the Aryzta food group, previously known as Cuisine de France. Prior to that, he […]
Rachael Blackmore backs FBD Hotels
Recently retired National Hunt jockey Rachael Blackmore has been unveiled as the new face of FBD Hotels & Resorts in a financially undisclosed deal. As part of her brand ambassador role, Blackmore will front the company’s marketing campaigns, content shoots. She will also make personal appearances at events throughout her two-year contract. In 2021, she […]
Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 to RTÉ
Former RTÉ TV and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy has repaid €150,000 to his former employer for fees made to him as part of a deal with previous Late Late Show sponsor Renault. The deal was brokered by his agent Noel Kelly and the national broadcaster in 2020. Tubridy was to be paid a total of […]
Today FM kicks off PL with podcast
Today FM have launched a new Premier League podcast series called The Kick Off. The series is hosted by Cathal Minogue, who loyal listeners to the station will also know as producer of the Dave Moore show. Minogue will be joined every Friday by pundits and special guests to get listeners ready for the weekend’s […]
PR firm Conjure hires Viv Murphy
Conjure Communications, the PR agency founded by Anthony O’Brien Bedford, marks four years in business this year with the addition of a new senior hire following a series of new business wins. Viv Murphy joins Conjure as an account director having worked elsewhere in PR at Legacy Communications, Unique Media and Jailbird Communications. Clients Murphy’s previous […]
Vodafone top brand in sports arena
Vodafone was ranked as the ‘most appealing sports sponsor’ for the second quarter of 2025. The mobile phone brand is a long-standing IRFU partner and main sponsor of the Ireland rugby men’s team. Guinness, which was the leader for the first quarter of the year, remained a strong contender in second, while Lidl held third […]
Aviva gets behind ClubberTV coverage
Aviva Insurance Ireland is to sponsor ClubberTV, the subscription streaming platform covering grassroots GAA and community sport for an undisclosed fee. The three-year deal sees Aviva back all Clubber’s coverage for the upcoming 2025/’26 season, with branding across Clubber’s live broadcasts, digital platforms, and community initiatives. Location Founded in 2020, Clubber uses cloud-based tech, so […]
Penneys launches new app in Ireland
Penneys has rolled out a new customer app in Ireland. In a statement, its parent company Primark said the launch marks the next step in the retailer’s strategy to harness the power of digital to support its stores and give more Irish consumers access to the brand. The app is available to download from Apple […]
Irish people favour Euro getaways
A survey conducted by Ipsos B&A shows that 62 per cent of Irish adults will take their holidays in mainland Europe this summer, with just 17 per cent planning staycations. The poll shows that holidays in Ireland are particularly popular among over 65s, with 29 per cent of them choosing to holiday domestically. Some 47 […]
DMG in data deal with Level Health
DMG Media has announced a new data partnership with Ireland’s new health insurer, Level Health. The company will become the exclusive health insurance partner for DMG Pulse Polls. The platform enables two-way communication between brands and users, capturing real-time, first-party intent signals from potential customers. Level Health will get access to health insurance-specific data collected through […]
IAPI to host Effie lunch in October
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) will host its annual Effie lunch in October highlighting the importance of advertising effectiveness. A steering group for Ireland has been working with IAPI in recent months to improve the Effie programme, culminating in this event. The lunch takes place on Friday, October 17 at the Dublin […]
Today FM goes all out for Oasis gigs
Today FM is giving away the last remaining Irish tickets for Oasis gigs at Croke Park. Weekday breakfast show presenter Ian Dempsey is giving away a pair of tickets tomorrow and Friday this week, and on bank holiday Monday. The giveaway ties in with the launch of Today FM’s exclusive bespoke station – Oasis FM. […]
