Amy Crowe was employee number two at BBH Dublin, brought in as the agency’s business lead in 2022. Prior to leading Tesco, Monzo, Barnardos and Tesco Mobile for BBH Dublin, she worked with BBH in London on British Airways, Dulux and Weetabix accounts, then later led Boots, Samsung and Uber Eats at Mother.
01 When are you happiest?
With my friends. We’re a close-knit group. We don’t get to see each other very often as we all live in different places, but we chat on WhatsApp
02 What’s your most treasured possession?
My parents gifted me a watch for my college graduation, and I wear it every day
03 Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn?
Instagram
04 What’s the worst job you’ve ever done?
Working in a shopping centre clothes shop during college
05 Your favourite writers?
I used to be a voracious reader but struggle to find the time now. I love the great Irish writers: Sally Rooney, Maeve Binchy, Colm Tóibín. Paul Howard’s Ross O’Carroll-Kelly articles never fail to make me laugh
06 Last music you bought?
I can’t remember the last time I bought music, but I saw Taylor Swift twice on her Eras tour last year. No regrets
07 A film you’d watch again tonight?
Jerry Maguire
08 What do some people think about you that isn’t true?
That I’m a Dub. The fact is I’m proud to be from the Kingdom
09 What keeps you awake at night?
My neighbours!
10 Which words do you overuse?
Probably ‘like’
11 Your favourite ad?
It changes all the time, but I’ve always loved the Guardian ‘Three Little Pigs’. It’s brilliant, even years later
12 Your favourite gadget?
My AirPods
13 A brand experience that disappointed you?
Big Mamma restaurant. The hype and interiors were very much on point, but sadly the food and service weren’t the best
14 What living person do you most admire?
My parents, I could never choose just one of them. They are equal parts… hilarious, brilliantly smart, loyal and always great craic
15 Most embarrassing experience?
Answering 20 Questions!
16 Someone or something that strikes you as beautiful?
The mountains and lakes in Killarney never disappoint
17 In what other era would you like to have been born?
The 1920s – those parties looked brilliant. I also love all things art deco
18 Best advice you’ve heard?
It’s from The Office US: “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” An apt reminder to live in the present
19 What would be your fantasy act of heroism?
Making one wish come true for everyone once a year – but it must be for good things only
20 You’re on Death Row, what’s your last meal?
A roast with all the trimmings. I’ve been vegetarian for years now, but I’d have to go all out for the last meal
