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Teneo has announced the appointment of former Tánaiste and Fine Gael minister Frances Fitzgerald as a senior adviser.

Ireland’s public relations and communications sector now contributes €1.9 billion to the economy – a 60% jump since 2019 – according to the PRII Census 2025, published today by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII). Conducted in partnership with Amárach Research, the triennial PRII census provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the size, shape, and direction of the profession in Ireland.

Mega congratulations to Fiona Peppard (Account Director) and Deirbhile Brennan (Account Manager) from Wilson Hartnell - the only Irish team to make the Cannes Young Lions shortlist this year.

The Reuters Institute recently published the 2025 Digital News Report, painting a sobering picture of the global media landscape, but an upbeat one for news consumption in Ireland. According to the report, amid political upheaval, climate crises, and technological disruption, traditional journalism is struggling to maintain its foothold.

Korn Ferry’s latest leadership insight explores an emerging growing conundrum - should employees reveal when they’ve used AI to complete tasks? 

Michael Patten FPRII (Life), former President of the Institute (2002–2003), has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Coillte. 

The InterTradeIreland quarterly All-Island Business Monitor (AIBM) is a comprehensive business survey, covering business owners’ views from across the island.  The latest Business Monitor for Q1 2025 report revealed a mixed but resilient picture of the business landscape.

dmg media Ireland has appointed Lisa Cannon as Head of Studio, overseeing dmg::studio, its video and audio production unit.

The AMEC Global Summit on Measurement and Evaluation – the world’s leading event for communication effectiveness – will return to Dublin in 2026, marking its second time in the city since 2012.

As the global PR community gears up for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (16–20 June), this week’s episode of PRWeek’s ‘Beyond the Noise’ offers a timely preview of what to expect.

This industry-specific edition will feature interviews with senior executives from Ireland’s leading PR firms. The interviews will explore developments over the past year, challenges and opportunities shaping the sector, and predictions for the year ahead.

Alice Public Relations has announced the appointment of David Stanton, former Minister of State, and Bernard Harbor, (Life) FPRII, to its Team of Expert Advisors.

Dublin Chamber last week shared its Q2 Business Outlook report, offering valuable insights into Dublin’s businesses. The report highlights current trends in hybrid and remote working, DEI in the workforce, and the impact of global trade developments.

The latest sponsorship review by Onside, the sponsorship and research consultancy, has highlighted the enduring power of authentic brand partnerships in Ireland—particularly in the realm of rugby.

The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) has recently published the findings of its inaugural Pathfinder Pulse Survey. The survey conducted by Amárach Research reveals that 66% of communications and advertising agencies report stable or growing revenues in 2025.

Springboard Communications has announced the appointment of Ciara Flaherty, MPRII and Maria Tracey, MPRII, as Associate Directors. 

The editorial operations of The Irish Examiner and The Echo are set to merge under a unified leadership structure. The move, announced as part of a three-year transformation programme, will see the appointment of a new editor to oversee both titles.

A new poll commissioned by The Iona Institute, a Christian advocacy group, and conducted by Amárach Research, has revealed a ‘complex and evolving landscape of public attitudes’ toward the Catholic Church in Ireland.