Reach plans to launch a dedicated US operation in 2023, with particular focus on growing its American audience for the Mirror, Express and a new online iteration of the Irish Star. Recruitment has begun across reporting, social media, multimedia and editor roles, for jobs to start in the new year. Current staff are also invited to […]
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DMG Media rolls out new Mail ads
DMG Media kicks off a Christmas campaign for the Irish Daily Mail and the Irish Mail on Sunday this weekend across print and digital and with a national retail POS campaign. Group marketing manager Dearbhla Meaney said the role of retailers to the newsprint industry cannot be underestimated and so a POS activation is a […]
Irish Sun launches new TV campaign
The Irish Sun has released a new TV campaign that aims to position its website, TheSun.ie, as the top choice online for news, sport and showbiz gossip. TheSun.ie reports growth over the past 12 months, with monthly users increasing by seven per cent from July 2021 to the end of July this year. Over the same […]
Hanlon takes on new role at Business Post
Lorcán Hanlon has been made chief commercial and revenue officer of the Business Post as part of a executive reshuffle at the publishing group run by businessman and sailor Enda O’Coineen. Hanlon, who was the group’s commercial director, will be responsible for the commercial performance of advertising, sponsorship and partnership revenues. The role will also […]
Grady to chair NewsBrands journalism awards
This year’s journalism awards will be chaired by former Irish Independent and Herald editor Claire Grady. There are 800 entries across 22 categories including digital innovation, video journalism, politics, business, crime, opinion, sport, features, showbiz, podcast, arts, business and magazines. The awards show will be held in the Mansion House on November 17. Broadcaster and […]
Irish Times simplify use of word games
Amid a surge of interest in all kinds of word games, The Irish Times has moved to revamp its crossword and puzzles reader offering by improving player interactivity through new and easy to use digital features. Players will now be able to play and save their games across multiple devices, including their desktops, mobiles or […]
Sun ads shine a light on using time
News Ireland has rolled out a new multi-channel nationwide campaign for The Irish Sun daily tabloid newspaper. News Corp says thesun.ie saw “significant growth” over the past 12 months, with monthly users increasing by 19 per cent from April last year to the end of April 2022. Over the same period, page views are said […]
Reach launches Neptune tech platform
Reach has announced the launch of the Neptune digital tech platform Neptune, merging the publisher’s existing first party data platform with its slate of data matching capabilities and AI contextual tools. Reach has also added an in-house ad tech workshop, allowing the team to sit in the commercial division and focus entirely on product development. […]
Reach morning titles total 248k readers
Publisher Reach flags success of its morning market offering as it passes one year since the Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star newspapers joined forces. The joint print offering continues to provide advertisers with strong audiences in the Irish red top market offering a combined reach of 248,000 readers going by the latest figures […]
Nóirín Hegarty named new Times editor
Nóirín Hegarty has been appointed Ireland editor of The Times and The Sunday Times and will join the paper next month. Reporting to London-based Emma Tucker, editor of The Sunday Times, and John Witherow, editor of The Times, she will be responsible for editing both titles in Ireland and leading the newsroom’s move to digital-first […]
Mediahuis rolls out Display Pro for digital ads
Mediahuis has launched a new propriety product called Display Pro in response to demand for more sophisticated and effective digital advertising solutions. Avantcard and Renault are two of the first clients to partner with Mediahuis on the new product, commissioning Display Pro campaigns to run across Independent.ie, BelfastTelegraph.co.uk and SundayWorld.com. The Display Pro proposition offers […]
Reach appoints Corr to environment role
Reach has appointed its first-ever environment correspondent covering its 10 Irish news brands as the news publisher aims to report on one of the biggest global issues facing our generation. Experienced reporter Shauna Corr, who has worked as a reporter with Belfast Live and the Daily Mirror in the North for the last five years, […]
Reach handed top award for media services
News publisher Reach has been named as the outright winner of the Public Sector Magazine outstanding services to the media industry award in the publication’s annual Excellence in Business Awards. The awards are presented to companies showing outstanding service, continuity and track record in business to the public sector, Irish companies and the nation. It is […]
