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Last week, the final session of The Briefing: The Business and Craft of Modern Communications at The Iveagh Garden Hotel brought together an inspiring room of professionals to reflect on how our industry is evolving—leading teams through transformation, safeguarding creativity in a fast-paced media cycle, and understanding what clients truly value today.

The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) has announced the appointment of Geraldine Jones, Managing Director, Publicis Dublin, as its next President and Chair of the Board.

Last Friday marked a proud moment for PRII as we celebrated the graduation of 26 students from the PRII Diploma in Public Relations 2024–25.

In the fast-paced world of PR, mental clarity is essential—but “brain fog” can creep in when deadlines pile up, and digital distractions dominate. PRWeek recently highlighted practical ways to fight this fog and stay focused.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, shop, and trust brands—and Ireland is no exception. In a recent webinar, Karen Howley, AI strategist and lecturer at Trinity Business School, joined Alison Flannery from Amárach Research to share fresh insights and practical advice for professionals navigating this fast-changing landscape.

Cong Village in Co. Mayo will once again become a hub of ideas and imagination as the 13th annual CongRegation unconference returns from November 28–30, 2025, under the theme “Chaos.”

The Irish Podcast Awards has officially unveiled the shortlist for its inaugural year, shining a spotlight on the very best in Irish audio storytelling across seven diverse categories.

Griffith College celebrated one of the country’s most respected voices in broadcasting, Joe Duffy, at its annual graduation ceremony last.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Frank Fennell, founder of Fennell Photography and one of Ireland’s most respected commercial photographers.

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.