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, […]
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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 […]
Dynamo rolls out first GoLoud ads
Bauer Media’s GoLoud has a new campaign aimed at driving brand awareness and amplifying its key podcasts. Created by Dynamo, the campaign encourages audiences to ‘get closer’ to their favourite podcasts, promoting the fact that the platform not only hosts but produces some of Ireland’s most popular shows. The campaign features both a brand and […]
Walsh PR marks 40 years in business
People in business should forget about the art of persuasion and instead focus on the change that needs to happen, behavioural change expert Peter Mitchell has said. Speaking at a lunch in The Merrion Hotel to mark Walsh PR’s 40 years in business, founder of US-based agency Marketing for Change said that what moves people […]
Talon gifts OOH Aces for Christmas
Every year, Black Friday signals the start of Christmas shopping. Last year, AIB reported that consumers in Ireland spent over €95 million online on the day, with a record-breaking 900,000 card transactions. However, it’s not just about shopping; it’s about embracing seasonal traditions. From sea swims to scenic hikes and festive parties, audiences are embracing […]
Premier Sports signs up to LOITV
The League of Ireland and Premier Sports have agreed a deal which sees the sports channel roll out a platform for League of Ireland television channel LOITV provide football fans by streaming through apps on mobile, tablet and smart TV. Premier Sports will see LOITV available on android TV, LG TV, FireTV, Sony, HiSense and […]
