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Last Thursday, dmg media honoured the nominees for the 40 Under 40 list with a reception at their office. This event highlighted the exceptional young talent making significant strides within the industry.

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) recently unveiled its World PR Report for 2024-2025, showcasing a comprehensive overview of the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global PR industry. This year's report highlights several defining factors for PR professionals, including AI adoption, reputation management, geopolitical influence, and ethical leadership.

Penta Group announced the appointment of former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to its Global Advisory Board, effective from 10 April. Mr. Varadkar brings global leadership experience to the firm, having served two terms as Taoiseach and held key ministerial roles across various sectors.  

Last Friday, IAPI announced the shortlisted PR teams from the Irish Heat for the Cannes Young Lions Competition. The judging panel, including our CEO Martina Byrne, meticulously evaluated the entries and selected the top five teams.

A recent Guardian article has stirred up quite a buzz in the UK political scene. It revealed that Peter Kyle, a Member of Parliament, had been using ChatGPT to decide which podcasts he should appear on. This disclosure, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FoI) request, has left many ministers frustrated and concerned about the potential repercussions.

A new daily newsletter named The Dublin Minute has been launched. Curated by Richard Magnier, the PR man, the newsletter is compiled from local Dublin news outlets, events websites, and reader contributions. It aims to broaden awareness “beyond the usual headlines and algorithm-driven content.”

Ever wondered how to craft strategic messaging for top CEOs or land interviews with major media outlets? Now's your chance! 150Bond is accepting applications for its 2025 Associate Programme.

Teri Kelly, MPRII, has been appointed to the PRII National Council following a Council meeting on Tuesday, 11 March.

Thank you to everyone who updated their Directories. And to everyone who hasn't, we'd like to remind you that within MyPRII, you can now showcase your expertise by selecting from 22 specialisations such as Internal Comms, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Consumer PR, Corporate PR, and much more. Highlight your unique skills in your profile and let your expertise shine.

We are delighted to welcome Ruepoint as a category sponsor for the PRII Communication Impact Awards 2025!

Open Doors Initiative urgently needs mentors to join their programme as they have a growing waitlist of mentees. Please share this information with your colleagues - no mentorship experience is required. PRII partners with Open Doors on DEI initiatives.

In a heartwarming announcement on ITV's Good Morning Britain, celebrity Mummy Pig from the beloved children's show Peppa Pig revealed she is expecting another piglet, a sister for Peppa! The news, part of a campaign by PrettyGreen for Hasbro, was celebrated with a TV interview on prime time breakfast TV and playful maternity photoshoots.

Media Literacy Ireland has organised an in-person event on 'Breaking News in a broken system: An international view' on Wednesday, 26 March. The event is hosted by the Irish Times at their office in Dublin 2.

MKC Communications has announced the appointment of Brian Harrison, MPRII as its new Managing Director.

Congratulations to our President, Paul Hand, MPRII, who has been promoted to the role of Public Affairs Manager at ESB.

The Irish Times recently reported that, ‘more than 450 letters have been issued to social media influencers by the Revenue Commissioners reminding them of their tax obligations, including their duty to declare income from online activities and gifts they receive.’

Last week, the AIB Press Photographers Association of Ireland (PPAI) Awards honoured some of the finest visual storytellers of Ireland in categories like news, sports and sustainability. 

As the Judging process commences, IAPI have announced the judges for the Public Relations category of the Irish heat of the Cannes Young PR Lions competition.

In a recent article for the Institute for PR, Edelman spoke about the change in organisational trust levels in the past year. As part of the 2025 Trust Barometer research, Edelman conducted a survey from October to November 2024, involving over 33,000 individuals across 28 countries. The survey shed light on how public grievance impacts trust in institutions.

In today's rapidly evolving world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just buzzwords—they are essential components of a thriving workplace. A recent UK article from PRWeek highlighted the importance of strengthening DE&I policies to formulate BIPOC diversity strategies for more inclusive environments.