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The Business Journalists Association of Ireland (BJAI) is back with its 22nd Corporate Challenge Quiz, supporting the Dublin Simon Community as the demand for homelessness services continues to grow.

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

The Irish Centre for Diversity will host a landmark national conference at Croke Park on 30 September, bringing together leading voices from Irish and global organisations to explore the evolving role of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in driving performance, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Last week, the latest JNLR/Ipsos report for the period of July 2024 to June 2025 was released, confirming that radio continues to be a powerful and trusted medium in Ireland, with 3.49 million adults (15+) tuning in every weekday.

PRWeek’s recent feature, “Bylines and bots: How the AI revolution is changing newsrooms,” explores how AI tools are influencing editorial workflows, content creation, and even the structure of newsrooms themselves. 

We heard with sadness the passing of Seán Rocks, broadcaster and actor, best known as the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1 last week.

As the previous Committee, bar one, had served their full terms, a new Fellowship Committee has been established. The new Committee Chair is Ann-Marie O'Sullivan, FPRII (Life), MD, AM O'Sullivan PR, who succeeds Ita Gibney, FPRII (Life), Gibney Communications.

Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light Sleep Out, taking place on Friday, 10 October, coincides with World Homeless Day.

As the European Union advances its Digital Fairness Act (DFA), communications professionals across Ireland are being urged to prepare for a transformative shift in how influencer marketing is regulated. This landmark legislation is designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in digital spaces — and it’s set to reshape the influencer landscape across the EU.

In a move to address the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, a coalition of global organisations has launched  “Tackling Mis/Disinformation – A Global Digital Handbook for Communicators.”

In honour of World PR Day on 16 July, Jim Walsh, former President and Life Fellow of PRII and Executive Chair of Walsh PR, shared a video message for early career PR professionals. 

Charities Institute Ireland (CII) has announced the appointment of Peter Cosgrove as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. He takes over from Susan O’Dwyer, CEO of Make-A-Wish Ireland.

Carr Communications has been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland 2025. This recognition is based on an in-depth employee survey conducted by WorkL, specialists in employee engagement.

The shortlist for the 2025 Business to Arts Awards has been revealed, spotlighting outstanding collaborations between businesses and the arts sector.

In the latest episode of 'Behind the Story' podcast, RTE broadcasters Katie Hannon and David McCullagh sat down with Dr Eileen Culloty, Deputy Director of the DCU Institute for Media, Democracy and Society, to unpack the shifting landscape of digital media.

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has launched the country’s first national tertiary degree programme with direct applications, bypassing the traditional CAO system.

We heard with sadness of the death of Michael, an award-winning photojournalist for the Irish Daily Star and the Irish Mirror with over 25 years of experience. He was killed over the weekend in a tragic motorcycle accident.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the communications landscape, a recent article from the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) warns that PR professionals are becoming more vulnerable—not less—in the age of AI.

In a recent blog post for the Institute of Directors Ireland, PRII National Council member and CEO of Total Reputation, Teri Kelly, argues that reputation is no longer a soft, peripheral concern—it’s a measurable, strategic asset that demands board-level attention.