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dmg media Ireland has announced the appointment of Sarah Freeman as the new Editor of Business Plus magazine.

The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) has released its 2025 Census, revealing a resilient and forward-looking communications and advertising sector.

On Tuesday, 21 October, our CEO, Laura Wall and Head of Training & Development, Rob Farrell, attended the Youth Culture Uncovered event at THINKHOUSE in Fumbally Square, Dublin. This was THINKHOUSE’s 8th Youth Culture Uncovered event, which explored the topic of influence in the Creator Economy and decoding how attention, algorithms and AI collide. 

Irish National Opera’s Future Leaders Network is inviting young professionals from across industries to its next vibrant networking event, Networking in a New Key @Opium, on Tuesday, 28 October, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Botanical Garden Bar, Opium Dublin.

BBH Dublin announced the appointment of Lucas Oliveira as Associate Creative Director. Oliveira joins from Droga5 Dublin, bringing over 15 years of international experience across Brazil, the United States, Spain, and Ireland.

Open Doors Initiative, in partnership with ESB, on 22 October, launched the Employers Toolkit for LGBTQ+ Inclusion.

Alice Public Relations has unveiled the presenters for its 2026 Alice Academy for Activists, a free four-day residential bootcamp designed to empower emerging activists across Ireland with strategic campaigning skills.

Wilson Hartnell has announced the appointment of Jack Hickey as Head of its Corporate and Public Affairs Practice.

Award-winning creative communications agency &Smyth has officially become a Certified B Corporation—joining a global movement of businesses committed to using their platforms as a force for good.

Legacy Communications has teamed up with Conor Byrne’s That’s What I Call Marketing podcast to release two new episodes in the Building a Legacy series.

In a world increasingly shaped by political unrest, social division, and global conflict, PRWeek’s latest opinion piece urges brands to rethink their approach to creator partnerships. The article argues that silencing creators on political or social issues not only undermines authenticity but risks alienating audiences who value transparency and courage.

On 3 October, the Irish radio industry came together in style at the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, for the 2025 IMRO Radio Awards — a night that celebrated the creativity, resilience, and impact of radio across the island of Ireland.

On 30 September, The Shona Project unveiled its bold new three-year strategy at Smock Alley Theatre, setting out a vision to make Ireland the best country in the world to be a girl.

Check out the recent appointments and promotions in the Irish PR industry.

As Ireland gears up for the 2025 Presidential Election, the airwaves are becoming a key battleground. Everhaze has launched its “Battle of the Airwaves” series, offering real-time analysis of how candidates are competing for attention on radio—a medium that still reaches nearly 80% of adults nationwide.

On Saturday, 18 October, Dublin’s The Complex will host the second annual GORM Gathering, an immersive event that challenges conventional diversity narratives in Irish media.

A fresh chapter in Irish public affairs begins as Moray Macdonald (CEO), alongside co-founders David O'Donnell MPRII (Managing Director), Lorna Fitzpatrick MPRII (Director)and Emer Sugrue (Director), announced the launch of Fenton Fitzwilliam, a new strategic communications and public affairs agency.

Drury, the strategic communications and public affairs consultancy, has strengthened its leadership and advisory team with three senior hires.

Legacy Communications, the creative agency co-founded by Bernard Brogan, James Brogan and Kevin Moore, has strengthened its Corporate Communications division with the appointment of Aisling Hinchy, MPRII, formerly of Drury.