Adworld - Adworld Ezine 18th December

Media Awards 2016 Set for March 31st

Entries to The Media Awards 2016 are now open with the entry deadline set for Monday February 22^nd at 5.30pm.

Bloom Toasts Johnston Mooney and O'Brien Win

Bloom Advertising has picked up the creative account for Johnston, Mooney and O'Brien, following a competitive four-way agency pitch process which included the incumbent Owens DDB.

RTÉ Player Launches Online Food Hub

If you are still looking for some inspiration when it comes to cooking the Christmas dinner, RTÉ Player has have launched a new online Food Hub, a dedicated space for food lovers on the RTÉ Player

Vocal Hits Right Notes with Fairytale of Kildare

In what is possibly a first for an Irish retail brand, Kildare Village has rolled out a clever video-led content campaign that was created by the award-winning Dublin-based agency as part of its seasonal promotional activity.

Irish Hospitality Group Offers Special Cannes Lions Deals

An Irish hospitality group, Splash Hospitality, is offering Irish advertising agencies and marketers heading to next year's Cannes Lions Festival.

Irish Times Launches Executive Recruitment Platform

With the economy in growth mode and many firms hiring again, the Irish Times has launched a new online recruitment platform aimed the executive end of the market.

Data & Digital Skills to Dominate in 2016 Says Stoney

Data, digital, customer experience and product management skills are likely to be the most sought after talents by companies seeking to hire staff in 2016, according to Charley Stoney

Carat Strengthens Client Service Team

The Dentsu Aegis owned media agency Carat Ireland has made a number of key appointments to its client service team, including that of Oilbhe Doyle to the role of business group director.

Grant Takes Over as President of France Ireland Chamber

Joanne Grant, the managing director of JCDecaux Ireland, has been appointed the incoming President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC).

AirServ Set to Expand In-store Radio Network

AirServ, the company which runs bespoke radio stations for retail outlets and shopping centres, has successfully raised €20,000 in online funding through Linked Finance, Ireland's largest crowd lending platform.

Epsilon Bags Silver in DMA Awards for Wasps RFC

Epsilon International claimed silver at the DMA Awards for Best B2C Campaign for its work with Wasps Rugby Football Club (RFC) at an awards ceremony which took place in the UK.

Lidl Continues to Outspend Rivals in Ad Wars

The latest Supermarket Ad Tracker* report from Checkout Magazine, produced in association with Nielsen, has found that Aldi and Lidl continue to outspend their more mainstream grocery rivals