Ireland’s national newspapers carried three times more Yes articles than No articles about the same-sex marriage referendum in the three weeks up to May 20. The finding is based on independently commissioned research by PR and public affairs agency MKC Communications and carried out by media monitoring company, Newsaccess. A detailed analysis of coverage of the […]
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Thinkhouse adds Hunky Dory’s snacks
Youth PR agency Thinkhouse has added Largo Foods crisp brand Hunky Dory’s. Working alongside Largo Food’s marketing team, the agency run by Jane McDaid, pictured left, will create and execute communications for Hunky Dory’s. The crinkle cut crisp brand is no stranger to controversy having crossed swords with the IRFU over its ads. With offices in […]
Walsh PR undergoes a rebrand
Dublin PR agency Walsh Public Relations has launched a new identity aimed at reflecting the digital and social media landscape in which it now operates. Founded by Jim Walsh in 1984, the agency has worked for a wide range of companies and organisations. Current clients include Flahavan’s, Dr Oetker, Glanbia Consumer Foods, Monaghan Mushrooms, Tegral, […]
PR agencies OHC and Insight merge
Insight Consultants and O’Herlihy Communications (OHC) are to merge their two companies with Insight director Michael Parker (left) as managing director and OHC founder Bill O’Herlihy as “senior director”. No specific details about the deal were disclosed. The agency said it will provide a range of PR services from Insight’s offices in Sandyford Industrial Estate. […]
Dublin rated as 27th most reputable city
Dublin has been ranked the 27th most reputable city in the world in a poll where Vienna has emerged as the city with the best reputation. The City RepTrak 2014, announced by The Reputations Agency and Reputation Institute (RI), ranks the world’s 100 most reputable cities based on trust, esteem, admiration and respect. It also […]
Irish Water appoints Murray Consultants
Murray Consultants is to handle Irish Water after a pitch involving presentations from five agencies. The beleaguered water body has been handled up to now by FleishmanHillard with agency director and long-time Fine Gael party activist Mark Mortell in charge of proceedings. Public affairs director and former Irish Times political correspondent Mark Brennock will lead […]
Thinkhouse to handle Irish Open
The European Tour has commissioned PR youth communications agency Thinkhouse to help increase its social and digital presence for the 2014 Irish Open. The golf tournament, to be played at Fota Island, Cork, from June 19-22, is regarded as one of Europe’s most prestigious sports events. Thinkhouse will create and manage an online ticketing campaign for golf […]
Gleeson joins Fanagans board
Former PR doyenne and one-time presidential advisor Eileen Gleeson has been appointed as non-executive director of Fanagans Funeral Directors. It is the first non-executive appointment to the family-run business, now in its seventh generation, having been established in 1819. Regarded as Dublin’s largest funeral company, the company is also associated with Kirwans, Nichols and Carnegie […]
Cullen steps down from NNI
Frank Cullen is to retire as co-ordinating director for the National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI), the public face of Ireland’s newspaper industry after almost 30 years. The NNI represents 16 national titles, 25 local/regional print titles and their respective online and mobile brands. Cullen (above left), who runs PR company Cullen Communications, said he was […]
Drury now Drury Porter Novelli
Public relations agency Drury has rebranded as Drury Porter Novelli. Run by Anne-Marie Curran, with particular expertise in corporate, financial, healthcare and public affairs, clients include CRH, Greencore, Paddy Power, Glo Health, InterTrade Ireland, Tourism Ireland, McDonald’s, the Sustainable Energy Authority and KPMG. Michael Carey, Bord Bia chairman and Company of Food founder and executive […]
Comedy course for PR people
Media training company Mediacontact.ie has launched what is said to be Ireland’s first comedy improvisation course for PR spokespeople. The company’s boss Jack Murray (pictured) said it is not a joke. He is looking for 12 PR people who want to try their hand at comedy. “We think that learning the fine art of stand-up […]
Bord Bia sees six PR agencies
Bord Bia has invited six agencies to pitch for its consumer PR account. The agencies in question are Drury, Edelman, Elevate, Slattery Communications, WHPR and the incumbent, FTI Consulting. A decision on the awarding of the contract, which may run for up to three years, is expected before Christmas. The food promotion agency published a […]
Guinness Projects ad debuts tonight
Diageo has announced details of its new Arthur Guinness Projects (AGP) campaign which debuts on RTE 1 at 7.45pm tonight. AGP aims to celebrate the next generation of creative talent in Ireland. Devised by London agency AMV BBDO, the ad was shot in Ireland and showcases AGP applicants from the worlds of food, arts, sport and music; […]
