The Public House and Epic The Irish Emigration Museum welcomed the 46th President of the United States of America by bringing him up to speed on an ancestral curse. The visit of an Irish US president is massive news for a museum dedicated to the history of Ireland’s emigrants. The museum gave President Joe Biden […]
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Publicis wins Audio Awards grand prix
Publicis Dublin scooped the grand prix at the Irish Audio Awards held in Smock Alley Theatre for their work with Virgin Media. The agency also won in the consumer and casting categories. Other winners on the night included OneCore Media, Boys+Girls, The Public House, Raygun, Event Junkies, Symphonic, WLR FM and Bauer Media Audio Ireland. […]
IAPI announce six jurists for Cannes
This year there are more Irish jury members selected to be on the Cannes Lions judging panel than ever before, the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI), which represents the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity nationally. They will help award the world’s best creative work and benchmark excellence in the south of France […]
BBDO creates first AI film for Simon
Homeless charity Dublin Simon Community has a new campaign which for the first time in Ireland uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Created by BBDO Dublin and New York production company Lobo, Unfair City aims to highlight the growing inequality of homelessness and raise funds for some of the most vulnerable people in Irish society. Unfair […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Lidl leads latest Brandshout poll
German discounter Lidl topped the Brandshout ad recall survey for February. McDonald’s climbed 11 places from its ranking in January to take second place. Lidl’s closest rival Aldi was up one place to third, while Guinness dropped from first place to fourth. Vodafone moved up five places from ninth followed by Musgrave’s SuperValu in sixth […]
Public House extends Cadbury’s sweet idea
The Public House and Cadbury are urging people to celebrate St Patrick’s Day by making someone else’s day. The ads complement the campaign by VCCP in the UK where people indulge in simple but meaningful acts of kindness, like the boy on the bus consoling an upset girl and a couple throwing a bar of […]
IAPI shares Belong To results
In 2019, Belong To teamed up with IAPI, RTÉ and many other contributors to deliver the #ComeIn campaign – a way in which IAPI members and partners could show solidarity and support for the LGBTI+ community during Stand Up Awareness Week which, at the time, had participation from less than half of Ireland’s second-level schools. […]
Virgin campaign focuses on fun
Virgin Media has rolled out a new integrated marketing campaign called ‘It’s Playtime’ highlighting all the things that Virgin Media customers can do with the power of their services, connecting to the things they love to do and unleashing their play. Virgin broadband and mobile services can help release them from the endless grind of […]
Public House crafts Valentine’s idea
The Public House has launched the Upcycled Awards Collection for Valentine’s Day. The agency’s creative director Colin Hart says adland loves awards, but they aren’t conjured out of thin air. What it takes to turn an idea into a winner can take a lot of time and effort and one group does not get the […]
