A woman considered to be one of the most influential figures in the UK content market is among the speakers who will address Magazine Ireland’s Publishing 360 conference in Dublin next week, Julia Hutchinson joined Group Fresh Media Group (FMG) as head of content last November after nine years as chief operating officer of the […]
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Unique goes with media podcast
Broadcasters and Unique Media PR directors Al Dunne and Breda Brown have launched a monthly media podcast. In the podcast Irish media executives give their views on events and trends. This month, radio expert Martin Block talks about the Broadcast Authority of Ireland’s radio licence renewals. PML’s Colum Harmon discusses innovations in outdoor and Garrett […]
UPC rolls out Horizon and speed upgrades
Following the launch of Sky’s major new broadband campaign with TV ads starring Pierce Brosnan, UPC has announced the roll out of a new app and TV online service plus a free upgrade to a minimum 50Mb as standard for all its broadband customers. The Horizon TV app and online TV service allows UPC TV […]
Gaffney advocates pooling news
Pooling newsrooms resources to cut costs and make news gathering more streamlined is an option for Irish media in the recession, Communicorp chairperson and Independent News & Media (INM) non-executive director Lucy Gaffney has said. Speaking at a breakfast organised by Plan Ireland, Gaffney said news organisations in the UK had implemented similar practices as […]
Rocha dresses in Debenhams ad
Debenhams launches its new ‘Life Made Fabulous’ TV ad with creations by Irish designer John Rocha on TV3 tonight. The ad showcases Debenham’s summer ranges in occasion wear, hats, swimwear, handbags, footwear and jewellery and also features designs by Matthew Williamson, Sadie Frost and Jemima French. Milliner Stephen Jones joins the line-up in his first […]
RTE to charge for online content
RTE will start charging for some of its online content internationally in the coming months as part of a move into the premium online space, RTE director general has said. Speaking to journalism students at the UL, Curran said they will avoid news and general content but the focus will be on premium content over […]
Adland Girls viral launched
Dublin ad agency Chemistry has released an Adland Girls viral with top model Alison Canavan to promote Kerry Foods’ LowLow spread. “Meet our Adland Girls, they’re perfect, just like you should be….really? You must fit into skinny jeans, you can be happy living on a cracker, you should be skinnier! LowLow wants to break the […]
Aon in new deal with Man United
Insurance broker and human resources firm Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth an estimated £157 million to become the title sponsor of Manchester United’s training ground and kit. Aon has been the club’s shirt sponsor since 2009, but will be replaced by the General Motors-owned car brand Chevrolet from next year as part of […]
Graham Norton sponsorship is gas venture for Electric Ireland
Electric Ireland is sponsoring the new season of the Graham Norton Show on Tv3 and 3e. The first show in the 13-week run starts tomorrow night. Electric Ireland says the aim of the sponsorship is to increase awareness among consumers that the company supplies both gas and electricity. Irish International and animation company Animade created […]
Media show returns to Radio 1
The Media Show, presented by journalist Brenda Power (pictured), returns to RTÉ Radio 1 tomorrow at 7.30pm. The eight-part series is in its second season, following a first run last April. Produced by Helen Shaw’s Athena Media, the new series will focus on the people behind our media and outlines how it operates. The show aims […]
Sky sponsors Cat Laughs
This year’s Cat Laughs comedy festival in Kilkenny over the June holiday weekend will be sponsored by Sky it was confirmed at a launch in the Groucho Club in London last night. Described by the Guardian newspaper as “the best little comedy festival in the world”, Cat Laughs is now in its 19th year. The […]
Toscani to talk at Offset
Oliviero Toscani, the photographer and designer best known for his United Colors of Benetton ads, will address the Offset creative event in Dublin next weekend. Toscani made headlines worldwide for his provocative images for the Italian clothing brand from 1982 to 2000. The Benetton campaign featured a priest and nun kissing, a man dying of […]
AAI extends CEO deadline
Marketers interested in becoming the next chief executive of the Association of Advertisers in Ireland (AAI) now have until April10 to apply for the job. The vacancy arises following Ed McDonald’s decision to step down at the end of June. In a job specification announcement, AAI president Fiona Curtin (above) says the role involves extensive […]
