Adworld - Adworld Ezine 19th July

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), the organisation that represents independent radio stations in Ireland, has hit out at the BAI Review of Funding for Public Service Broadcasting by calling it a "whitewash."

Irish People Continue to Watch Live TV

The latest research from TAM Ireland, the TV audience measurement body, shows that Irish people continue to embrace live TV despite the growth PVR ownership.

Merkel Wants Tighter EU Data Protection

As the Irish Data Protection Commissioner continues its audit of LinkedIn, speculation is mounting that the German chancellor Angela Merkel may table new stricter EU-wide data protection aimed at protecting consumers.

Global Ad Spend Increases but Europe Declines

Global advertising spend in the first quarter of 2013 saw a welcome increase but Europe, however, saw a decline according to the latest Nielsen's quarterly Global AdView Pulse report.

Ryanair Wants Your Brand

Ryanair is hoping that the advertising industry might take off again, at least on its own fleet of planes.

Adland Comes in for a Grilling

The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) held the "Big Grill" this week. A Q&A discussion with a panel made up of key young leaders in Irish advertising.

Last Call for Entries to Sharks Festival

The closing date for entries to the annual Sharks Festival in Kinsale is August 2^nd. Now in their 51^st year, the Sharks are recognised internationally as one of the top advertising festivals in Europe.

Insight of the Week: Working Mums

There is much in the media on working mums and their changing role in society. Using Kantar Media's latest TGI study in Ireland, marketers can profile the working mum in this day and age.