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Sky Media Ireland celebrated its staff with the Sky Stars awards at the Guinness Storehouse earlier this month.

Around 120 people from Sky attended the annual awards, which are held to recognise outstanding work at the television company.

Writing on LinkedIn, Sky Ireland CEO JD B. said "recognition of our people is hugely important for all of us at Sky."

"Sky Star nominees live and breathe our Sky values and are nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding work," he added.

The winners were Olive Casey (marketing), Janet Lawrence (retail), Aaron Fitzpatrick (compliance), Ibrahim Loucif (operations), Laura Conlon (operations), Jen Walsh (finance), Phe Cashman (CX), Carroll Stephen (operations), and Victor Cosmescu CXAC(Cert) (product).

Jago unveils new brand following double-digit growth

Communications and PR firm Jago Communications has unveiled its new brand after achieving double-digit revenue growth across its Belfast and Dublin operations.

The consultancy said it now generates "seven-figure turnover" and has seen organic annual growth of 30% while increasing its headcount by more than 50% over the past three years.

The rebrand includes a new colour palette as part of an identity overhaul and can be viewed on the Jago website.

It is part of a strategic response to the evolving communications landscape, and the company is poised for further growth with an expanded content offering.

“The new brand reflects our evolution, as we deliver both traditional PR services and communications as well as through-the-line content solutions," said Fiona Hanna director of Jago.

“For us, it’s about creating and expertly distributing content with the power to stand out in a digitally dominated world. This reflects the decades of experience our team has built in PR and journalism, helping businesses and brands to create a true difference.

“Our recent multi-channel campaigns have helped to build brands, establish trust, increase engagement and influence, and ultimately, deliver success for our clients and for us.”

Jago clients include British Business Bank , Carlichauns Entertainment , Dalata Hotel Group , PCL Construction Design & Crafts Council Ireland Gilbert-Ash , Imvizar , Kukoon , Stena Line, Tourism Northern Ireland and Valor Hospitality Partners .

Kilduff appointed to lead Love Irish Food

Conor Kilduff has been appointed as executive director of Love Irish Food , replacing KIERAN RUMLEY after 13 years in the role. He will take up the role on 11 November.

Kilduff was formerly managing director and vice president of customer development at Unilever and sales and marketing director at Keelings Limited .

Love Irish Food, the representative body for Irish food and drink producers, said Kilduff has a background in brand and strategic development, and that his knowledge of the Irish grocery industry will support the organisation’s continued growth.?

"I am honoured and excited to take on this new role and look forward to working with the talented Irish producers and brand owners as we continue to collaborate with and promote them," said Kilduff of his appointment.

Donald Williamson , chair of Love Irish Food, described Kilduff as "an exceptional leader with excellent experience in the retail sector and a deep understanding of Love Irish Food’s mission, values and long-term goals."

UCD graduate Kilduff has also worked for Bestfoods, Inc. as a non-executive director at FMI and non-executive chair at Stonehouse Marketing Ltd during his more than 35-year career.

Mullen joins Irish Times as visual media editor

Lovin.ie editor Emily Mullen has been appointed as visual media editor of The Irish Times .

The former Storyful and District Magazine journalist relaunched the website formerly known as Lovin' Dublin during her three years there.

As visual media editor, Mullen said she would be building on the incredible work of the Irish Times' photography and video departments.

"Joining Ireland’s paper of record truly is a ‘pinch me’ moment in my career, and one that I’m excited to get crackin’ on!" she wrote on LinkedIn.

Mullen has an MA in Journalism from DCU and has also worked for Radiate, Inc, Trinity Mirror , 103.2 Dublin City FM , and Lindsay Holmes Publicity during her career.

Starbucks taps WPP to lead US creative

星巴克 has appointed WPP to oversee its US creative business following a competitive review by Joanne Davis Consulting.

WPP has brought in talent from subsidiaries Ogilvy, VML and Landor to handle the account as Team Starbucks.

Incumbent agency SPCSHP , which is owned by MSQ , IPG's FCB and Stagwell's Anomaly all pitched but missed out.

The agency change comes after Starbucks replaced CEO Laxman Narasimhan with Chipotle's Brian Niccol.

The coffee giant missed Wall Street expectations again with its Q3 results, bringing in revenues of $9.11bn rather than $9.24bn as projected as net sales fell 1% year-on-year.

“We are getting back to Starbucks, telling stories of our unmatched coffee expertise and reminding customers of the special experience that only Starbucks can provide," Starbucks said.

"We are grateful to partner with WPP as our creative agency of record in this journey."

October 17th 2024

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