Aoife O’Donnell has rejoined PR agency Heneghan as account director. She previously worked with the Ballsbridge agency for over 15 years. She left to head up marketing communications at the international healthcare brand Affidea, formerly Euromedic Ireland. She later started her own PR business, Vital Communications, specialising in servicing clients in healthcare, corporate, consumer and […]
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Walsh celebrates 40 years with rebrand
Walsh:PR, one of Ireland’s most trusted and established PR agencies, marks 40 years in business by rebranding to Walsh – communication with purpose. Founded in 1984 by Jim Walsh, now executive chairman, and more recently headed by managing director Caroline Heywood, the independent agency is respected for its award-winning work across the sectors of food, health, […]
Lucca wins PRII bursary with Harris
The Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII), Harris PR and the Open Doors Initiative (ODI) have awarded this year’s PRII scholarship to Carolina Lucca. Part of the institute’s diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiative, the scholarship is presented annually to someone from a background or community under-represented in public relations, and covers fees for the […]
Saunders steps down as FH boss
John Saunders has stepped down as global chief executive officer of PR agency FleishmanHillard. The Dubliner will take on the role of chairman from the start of October. Saunders, 66, was named president and CEO in 2015 after leading FH’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. His replacement as CEO, JJ Carter, 49, is […]
PRII issues AR guidelines for members
The Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) has released guidelines to support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among its members. The guidelines aim to help communications professionals navigate the integration of AI, in particular generative AI, into their work while upholding ethical and professional standards. The guidelines are grounded in the European Code of […]
Cummins moves to NBS agency
Sky Ireland’s head of communications Neal Cummins has moved to Navy Blue Sports (NBS) talent agency and will head up the agency’s new communications division. Founded in 2011 by former Ireland rugby international, Niall Woods, NBS specialises in representing some of Ireland’s leading sports stars including Ireland rugby captain Caelan Doris, Jack Crowley, Garry Ringrose, […]
Melarkey joins Ogilvy from FH
Brian Melarkey has taken on the new role of group creative director at Ogilvy Ireland, joining from PR agency FleishmanHillard. Melarkey was an executive creative director with FH’s European Middle East and Africa (EMEA) network and was on the Omnicom’s agency’s global creative leadership team. Sharon Murphy, chief executive, Ogilvy Ireland, described Melarkey as a […]
Legacy links up with Byrne’s podcast
Marketing communications agency Legacy Communications are partnering with the That’s What I Call Marketing (TWICM) podcast. The two entities have a three-part series called ‘Building a Legacy’ exploring the development of the agency co-founded by Bernard and James Brogan in 2012 and explains how to produce top campaigns. Conor Byrne’s TWICM features interviews with Irish […]
Sweartaker adds Musgrave’s PR
Sweartaker, part of the Murray public relations group, has added three new accounts in the shape of Musgrave, PepsiCo and Applegreen Electric. The Musgrave account win follows a pitch process between incumbents Wilson Hartnell (Centra), Fleishman Hillard (SuperValu) and Teneo. Musgrave appointed Sweartaker to represent both SuperValu and Centra across all consumer and brand PR […]
PRII unveils five-year strategy
A new five-year strategy designed to support the growth and deepening recognition of the value and contribution of the communications sector has been launched by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII). PRII chief executive Martina Byrne said the programme sets out a future for its members, whose work is recognised and valued as critical […]
O’Connor elected to PRCA board
Sarah O’Connor of Wilson Hartnell is one of two directors who have been appointed to the board of the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA). The announcement was made following the PRCA’s annual general meeting this week. O’Connor (pictured), who is WH’s deputy chief executive, will serve on the board for the first time, while Gill […]
Springboard wins Carbery account
Cork PR agency Springboard Communications has been appointed by the Carbery Group following a competitive tender process. Carbery produces dairy, flavours and nutritional ingredients. Its range of cheese includes Dubliner, Carbery Cracker, cheddar, reduced fat cheeses and Red Leicester. Founded in 1965 and based in Ballineen, Co Cork, the business is owned by four Irish […]
Brill Building adds Focus Ireland’s PR
Focus Ireland, the homelessness and housing charity supporting children, families and individuals across Ireland through its services and housing projects in Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork, Sligo and Limerick, has appointed The Brill Building as its lead PR agency. The charity’s motto, ‘Challenging Homelessness, Changing Lives’, reflects the fact that while the crisis continues to deepen, things […]
