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MediaDive countdown begins ... 3 days to go!
26 May 09


Here is a preview of our MediaDive t-shirts modelled beautifully by Tiarnan, Jack and Evelyn - we couldn't...

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In praise of... positivity
26 May 09


The latest catchphrase about the economy in the media is about evidence of "green shoots" i.e. small...

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Get Your Message Online at Podcasting 101
26 May 09


Athena Media, in conjunction with Joe Conway from Digicast, is running a class to teach you all about...

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Radio has more listeners than ever
26 May 09


The Joint National Listenership Report (JNLR), comparing the April 2008-March 2009 year with the 2008...

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My Media: Maeve Desmond, Bord Bia
26 May 09


NewspapersRather that reading the printed papers, I mostly go online for news. I go to the Irish Times...

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My stressful attempt at buying an iPhone
26 May 09


I have been a customer of Vodafone for 14 years. At the weekend I decided to jump on the iPhone bandwagon,...

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Support World MS Day
26 May 09


Today is World MS Day, and our good friend Paul Collins, who is the fundraising manager of the MS Society...

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Bloomin' fun in the park
26 May 09


This weekend, Bloom, Ireland's largest and most spectacular garden show, will take place in Dublin City's...

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MediaDive Presenter Unveiled
26 May 09


Hilary Rose will be presenting our Youtube movie of MediaDive 2009 on this Saturday 30th May. She is...

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MediaDirect Data Update
26 May 09


This past fortnight we have continued work on our new and improved RTÉ section. After dividing...

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How Wispa made its comeback
26 May 09


Tony Bilsborough, head of external communications at Cadbury gave a fantastic presentation on how Wispa...

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KDNINE names new chairman
13 May 09


Advertising executive Louis McConkey has been appointed director and chairman of KDNINE, the Dublin based...

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PR on a shoestring - how to get your message to the media
13 May 09


We're doing research for the new course and I’m wondering if you would be good enough to give me...

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Ireland's HostelWorld nets a Webby
12 May 09


Ireland's Hostelworld.com has won a Webby People's Voice Awards. Hostelworld.com was the only winner...

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Setanta to address cash crux
12 May 09


Pay-TV broadcaster Setanta is trying to renegotiate its contracts to screen sporting events, as it tries...

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My Media: Paul Dunphy, Media and Communications Executive, Oxfam
12 May 09


NewspapersFor work I have to read most of the daily papers. It's almost impossible to read them all,...

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Free cinema ticket promo
12 May 09


WIN WIN, Ireland's leading promotions and rewards specialist, has launched a unique incentive programme...

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Bord Gais uses Twitter to find new ad stars
12 May 09


A hunt is on via Twitter for 'ordinary' people to replace the usual Irish models in a TV/online video...

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RTE Player ads are "over-priced"
12 May 09


Ads on RTE's new e-Player are over-priced, according to Mediaworks. RTE Player is an online catch-up...

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Want to be a TV presenter?
12 May 09


Do you fancy yourself as a TV presenter? We need your help. On May 30th 2009 Mediacontact.ie is organising...

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BCI launches research fund
12 May 09


The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has announced details of project grants available under...

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Business site for women
12 May 09


Ireland's newest business support website irishwomeninbusiness.ie has been launched to support women...

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Google ad boss quits
12 May 09


The president of Google global display advertising business, David Rosenblatt, is leaving the company...

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Tallaght firm breaks world record
12 May 09


A Dublin company has broken a Guinness World Record after successfully lifting a car weighing more than...

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More pay cuts on way at RTE
12 May 09


Around 500 RTE staff will have to take pay cuts over and above their promise to give back 10pc of their...

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O'Leary PR wins beauty contest
12 May 09


After a competitive pitch, O'Leary PR has been appointed to handle the public relations for beauty company...

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Leitrim Post another victim of downturn
12 May 09


The Leitrim Post, which was based in Carrick-on-Shannon, has closed in its third year. A spokesman for...

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Ben's got the world's best job
12 May 09


This is the view that will greet Ben Southall every day for the next six months as he is the winner of...

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Looking for work is a full-time job
12 May 09


Job hunters who have been out of work more than a month are spending over 50pc of their week actively...

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Photo competition to mark Europe Day
12 May 09


To mark Europe Day on 9 May, the European Agency for Safety & Health announced details of a photographic...

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Drury adds Haran to board
12 May 09


Drury has added Paul Haran to its board. Mr Haran is principal of the College of Business and Law at...

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New International Marketing Manager for Lifes2good
12 May 09


Sinéad Shovlin has been promoted to International Marketing Manager at Galway-based natural healthcare...

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The height of anticipation for MediaDive 09
12 May 09


Okay folks, it is just over two weeks until MediaDive 2009 and we still have a handful of places left...

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In Praise of Rachael English ....
12 May 09


It is great to hear Rachael English regularly on the radio again. For me, she is one of the brightest...

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Advertisers square up to TV bosses
12 May 09


Advertisers and advertising agencies are to seek a meeting with RTE this week to discuss its new ad pricing...

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Late Late's Kenny leaves on a high
12 May 09


Pat Kenny is scoring some of his best audience numbers ever for the Late Late Show as he prepares to...

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We're all going digital Source: Post.ie
12 May 09


Last week's Digital Media Engagement conference featured Edward de Bono, as well as senior representatives...

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Updates to MediaDirect
12 May 09


For those of you that subscribe to MediaDirect, you will know we pride ourselves on keeping it as up-to-date...

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Listen to Damien Mulley's presentation from our Social Media Conference
12 May 09


You'll be delighted to know that the second recording of our conference "PR, Social Media and Blogging...

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President Barak Obama tries his hand at stand up
12 May 09


When President Obama made his debut as the nation's Stand-Up-in-Chief last night, the star attraction...

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Regional newspapers group to axe jobs
12 May 09


Regional newspaper group, Celtic Media, is to axe up to 10pc of its staff amid a steep fall in advertising....

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MyHome names new MD
12 May 09


Online property seller, MyHome.ie, has appointed Angela Keegan as its new managing director. She replaces...

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We looking for a TV presenter to make a viral movie
8 May 09


Do you fancy yourself as a TV presenter? We need your help. On May 30th 2009 Mediacontact.ie is organising...

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Amazing One-Man-Band Street Performer in Croatia
1 May 09


Forgot about Britian and Americas got Talent, just head on over to Crotia and check this guy out....

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