Mark O’Flaherty has been appointed director of Core Learning. He first joined the Core in 2016 as development director focusing on analysing the organisational needs for development and the training needs of new recruits. He will now expand his responsibilities to encompass the learning and CPD needs for Core’s 330 employees across its various practices. […]
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Griffiths heads up social entrepreneurs body
Former OMD boss Tim Griffiths has been appointed as chief executive of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI). Since its foundation in 2004, SEI has supported around 375 social entrepreneurs in tackling such problems nationwide. Griffiths has over 25 years’ experience of working in adland and was instrumental in launching Initiative Media in Ireland. He first came […]
Siobhán Cronin made new Southern Star editor
The Southern Star has appointed Siobhán Cronin as its new editor, the newspaper’s first female editor in its 132-year history. The Southern Star is a West Cork-based media company encompassing print, digital and creative design services. It is owned by the O’Regan family, who reside in Skibbereen. Liam O’Regan edited the paper from 1958 until […]
Field lands Marketing Institute’s CEO job
David Field has been formally appointed as the chief executive of the Marketing Institute following six months in the job on an interim basis. He replaces Tom Trainor who quit the role to pursue other interests. Field, who chaired the institute’s board, stepped down from that role with Amárach Research’s Gerard O’Neill taking over for […]
NewsBrands’ CEO expresses criticism of FMC
The representative body for Ireland’s national newspapers NewsBrands has questioned the formation of the newly-formed Future of Media Commission (FMC), set up by the Government to examine the future of broadcast, print and digital journalism at a time when the traditional funding model is no longer viable, as they say it does not reflect press […]
Barker appointed IDI’s first CEO
Ireland’s oldest and largest association of design professionals, the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) has appointed former Dynamo agency director Charlotte Barker as its inaugural chief executive. To date, IDI has been volunteer-led and run by design professionals across various design disciplines such as architecture, interior, strategic and product design. Up to now, board […]
AAI appoints Diageo’s Balsamo as VP
The Association of Advertisers in Ireland (AAI), the national advocacy group for promoting the interests of advertisers, has appointed Constance Balsamo as its new vice-president. Balsamo serves as head of alcohol policy and public affairs for Ireland at the British drinks giant Diageo and was previously the company’s head of the EU internal market in […]
Sinclair takes on MD role at Kinetic
Out of home specialist Kinetic has appointed former OMD Ireland deputy managing director Andrew Sinclair as the agency’s new managing director in place of co-founder Carol Hogan. In a statement, Kinetic’s CEO and co-founder Simon Durham confirmed that Hogan will continue to be actively involved in the business and is to remain on as finance […]
Liddy elected as new AAI president
Aer Lingus’s head of digital marketing Derek Liddy has been appointed as the new president of the Association of Advertisers in Ireland (AAI), the body which lobbies on behalf of advertisers and promotes their interests nationally. Liddy has over 20 years’ experience in developing digital strategies and marketing, as well as TV and video communications. […]
Carey to also lead Three’s UK marketing teams
Three UK has confirmed that Elaine Carey has been appointed as chief commercial officer in addition to her role with Three Ireland. Carey will lead the customer and marketing teams in the UK, driving closer collaboration between the two markets. For Three UK, her brief will be to drive growth by maximising the platform of […]
Farrell switches to Virgin Media TV
Paul Farrell has been appointed as the new managing director of Virgin Media Television (VMTV) replacing Pat Kiely when he steps down from the role in the coming weeks. Farrell is currently vice-president of commercial for VMTV’s sister company Virgin Media Ireland with responsibility for all of the company’s commercial consumer and B2B activities. Over […]
Donnelly chairs UK promotions shop Prominate
Former Ogilvy Dublin CEO and WPP’s country manager for Ireland JP Donnelly has extended his part-time roles by becoming chairman of London company Prominate. The promotional products supplier is a joint venture with a network of over 1,700 promotional materials industry experts, comprising 70 licensees for materials procurement and sourcing. Prominate’s website claims that clients […]
Corcoran named MD at Opinions research agency
Iarlaith Corcoran has been made managing director at Opinions, the research agency launched by David Cullen. Corcoran (above) and Cullen had worked together at OI Research and more recently at Red C. His 15 years in the business also saw him serve as director of Kantar and he has lectured in research methods and statistics […]
