Adworld - Adworld Ezine 14th February

Javelin Acquires Controlling Stake in Brand Social

Javelin, the agency group headed up by Joe Dobbin, has acquired a controlling stake in the Dublin-based digital agency Brand Social for an undisclosed sum.

Aiden O’Byrne Joins DoneDeal.ie

Aiden "Bosco" O'Byrne has joined Ireland's largest online classifieds business, DoneDeal. O'Byrne was formerly strategy and sales director with Electric Media and will now spearhead DoneDeal's commercial partnership strategy.

AIB Scores Banking First with NFC Campaign

AIB has scored a banking first by running its first campaign to include NFC (Near Field Communications) in cinemas.

WLR FM Joins UTV Radio Solutions Stable

Waterford radio station WLR FM is moving its national radio sales to UTV Radio Solutions. The station was previously represented by IRS+ for the past 15 years.

Gum Litter Taskforce Wins 2013 OOH Campaign

The colourful outdoor campaign for the Gum Litter Taskforce has won the Grand Prix in the Poster Impact Awards, organised by ooh specialist PML Group.

Marketing Society Hosts 'Creative Sell Outs' Seminar

The Marketing Society has lined up an impressive panel of speakers for its forthcoming breakfast seminar which will focus on how creative thinking, contact strategy and good creative work sells more for brands.

Heineken Steps up Search for Irish Legends

Following on from the launch of its latest TV campaign Heineken Ireland has recruited a number of celebrities in its quest for Irish "legends."

Media Awards 2014: Entry Deadline Draws Near

With less than two weeks to go until the deadline for entries to the Media Awards 2014, the organisers have stressed that there will not be any extensions granted due to the high volume of entries this year.

AAI to Host RTB Seminar with Ken Nugent

Programmatic trading and real time bidding are the two key subjects that will be explored at the next AAI Tuesdays Nuts and Bolts of Advertising breakfast seminar.