Since its inception as an affiliate of McCann Worldgroup in late 2013, McCannBlue has worked to firmly establish a reputation as an integrated creative and digital Agency right at the heart of ‘Silicon Docks’ on Dublin’s Grand Canal Quay. Now a thriving creative company they have been attracting major clients including global brand, advertising and […]
Arranmore, a remote island off the coast of Donegal, which has been decimated by more than 150 years of emigration is to be given a 21st century lease of life. The Arranmore community of 469 people – sees connectivity as a lifeline to reinvigorate their economy, culture and unique way of life. Until now, the lack […]
KFC, in collaboration with their digital agency Iris, have released a limited edition run of cross-stitch patterns to celebrate all things handmade. The new campaign is to highlight KFC’s hand breaded chicken, available every day in restaurant. Cross-stitch has quickly become the latest trend that our nation is obsessed with, so we have looked to […]
Allianz Ireland and ad agency, In the Company of Huskies unveiled the latest chapter of its new multi-million campaign that recognises moments of courage that have defined the lives of individuals and, in turn, inspired Irish society. Ellen Keane, Ireland’s youngest ever Paralympic athlete, stars in the newest edition of the multi-platform campaign, We Cover […]
ROTHCO, part of Accenture Interactive, announced the appointment of Jen Speirs as Executive Creative Director. Jen’s appointment will see former ECD Alan Kelly promoted to Chief Creative Officer. Prior to working at ROTHCO | Accenture Interactive, Australian-born Jen was Deputy Executive Creative Director at BMF Australia. A multi award-winning creative, Jen has worked on brands […]
Ad agency, In the Company of Huskies, launches new campaign ‘We Cover Courage’ for Allianz Ireland. The 60-second ad recreates the courageous moment in 1966 when Irish Minister for Education, Donogh O’Malley, announced free secondary school education, acting without the knowledge of his government. As no footage of the address survives, Huskies recreated the full […]
Mondelez-owned confectionery brand Trebor, has launched a new social campaign, “Give Me Strength” which showcases the brand’s no-nonsense attitude, calling out everyday exasperating situations using the well-known British phrase. The humorous campaign is made up of a number of short format social films. The campaign by Ogilvy UK, premise is rooted in Trebor’s intense flavour, […]
Dublin-based production company Motherland is happy to announce the signing of director and photographer Rory Hanrahan for representation in commercials globally. Rory joins Motherland’s growing roster shortly after releasing his latest work for telco brand Eir. Dublin-born Rory studied graphic design at St. Martins College in London before going on to study film at NYU’s […]
DFS is launching a 30-second TV campaign, created by krow Communications, part of the mission, breaking on 19th March and running for 13 weeks across the UK and Ireland. The commercial, ‘Welcome in Spring’, continues the series of DFS ads to feature Aardman-designed characters and celebrates the feeling of renewal provided by the first day of […]
Banjoman Films releases an emotionally raw commercial campaign for Ireland’s leading independent homewares retailer, Homestore + More. The campaign created and produced in-house at Banjoman films, consists of two split narrative 30-second films. Both commercials share alternate perspectives on the lives of a father and daughter, who each describe their relationship within the context of […]