&Smyth, the agency founded by Gemma Smyth (pictured left) in 2013, has hired former Bord Iascaigh Mhara head of communications Hazel Dobbyn as senior director, while Mia Iversen joins as account executive. For the last five years, Dobbyn has managed her own PR consultancy, Narrate PR, servicing clients in food, health, retail, property, tech and […]
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Publicis fuels discounts campaign for Flogas
Flogas has a new campaign which underscores that the energy supplier powers a lot more than just gas, providing electricity, solar and EV charging too. Rolling out across TV, radio, out of home (OOH), digital, social media, and PR, the campaign promotes Flogas as the ultimate dual fuel choice for Irish households. New customers that […]
Election for three IAPI vacancies later this month
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) is holding an election for three vacancies on the IAPI board this month as Sean Hynes (pictured), Margaret Gilsenan, and Adam Brannigan end their time on the board. IAPI has outlined the key skillsets needed for the roles for the next three years. Interested parties can read […]
Carzone goes into a higher gear with TPH ads
There are car owners, and there are car lovers. Those who see vehicles strictly as a means of getting from A to B, and those who day dream about four-door hot hatches that pull up at the lights beside them. Carzone.ie, a premium Irish motoring marketplace, is tailor made for the latter, so they worked […]
RedClick joins JCDecaux in bike scheme
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, […]
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 […]
Bauer rolls out new Today FM ads
Bauer Media has launched a new advertising campaign for Today FM which sees the station promoted across Sky on demand, broadcast video on demand, including the RTE Player, Virgin Media Player, 4OD, paid social media using Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, and large format out of home sites. The campaign, which features a graphic design approach […]
Rea succeeds Carmody in running Edelman
Edelman Ireland has appointed Darragh Rea as the PR agency’s chief executive and general manager. Rea, previously managing director of Edelman’s brand, digital and creative, will oversee the business based in Dublin after Joe Carmody took up the role as chief operating officer (COO) with Edelman UK last month. Rea assume his new position effective […]
Marketer of the Year finalists announced
The three finalists competing for this year’s Marketer of the Year (MotY) – the premier award for Ireland’s marketers – have been confirmed. The three candidates are Stephen Jackson (right), head of customer and marketing, PTSB; Greta Hammel, chief marketing officer, Promise Gluten Free and Gallagher’s Bakehouse, and Mark Brennan, marketing lead, Allianz Ireland. The […]
