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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.

Coincidentally, and supporting what delegates said at our internal comms conference, The Business Post (13 July) reports that many Irish companies are strengthening their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), even as some global counterparts scale back.

Clearstory, the Irish PR firm with an international client base, founded by James McCann, MPRII, in 2017, has been acquired by the Irish digital marketing agency Core Optimisation.

IAPI is hosting Cannes-alysis 2025, bringing the spirit of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to Dublin on Thursday, 16 July, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the Whyte Recital Hall, Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Alice Public Relations marked a major milestone last week, celebrating its ten-year anniversary with a special event.

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.