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IAPI is hosting the Young Lions Winners Showcase this Wednesday, 16 April, from 6.30 pm at The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1.

150Bond, supported by PRII, is hosting an exclusive event focusing on the evolving landscape of communications on 30 April from 6 – 8.30 pm at 150Bond HQ, Ella House, Merrion Square, Dublin.

Following our recent call in this ezine, our friends in Open Doors are urgently looking for a mentor to join a new programme called Future Leaders. The idea is to help individuals from marginalised backgrounds to start taking the next steps in their careers and to eventually achieve a leadership position.

Alice Public Relations has announced the appointment of Niamh Breathnach, MPRII, as Deputy CEO.

The Sunday Times has named Jennifer Bray as Political Editor, Elaine Prendeville as Features Editor and Philip Ryan as Head of Content.

Rana El Naggar, Partner and Head of PR and Business Development at Kenshō Mindful Communications (a UAE-based agency), recently shared on LinkedIn a humorous take on the quirks of working in PR and communications. Her post, titled "Tell me you work in Comms without telling me you work in Comms,” captures the unique challenges and frustrations that PR professionals worldwide have in common.

‘Off the Fence with Purpose’ is a new podcast hosted by Jim Walsh, FPRII (Life), founder and Executive Chair of Walsh PR, and Ellen Gunning, founder of Mettacomms and the Irish Academy of PR. Every two weeks, they bring stories from the public relations sector, with guests who share their unique career journeys, invaluable life lessons, and advice on turning passion into success.

The MA in Public Relations students and staff are set to host SymPRandA 2025 on the theme ‘Truth and Trust in Modern Communications’ on Friday, 11 April.  This is the third annual Symposium in Public Relations and Public Affairs and takes place at the East Quad, City Campus Grangegorman and it’s open to all.

The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) announced the winners of the Irish heat of the Cannes Young Lions competition, last Friday. 

Last week, our CEO, Martina Byrne, met with the students on the MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications at Dublin City University. The course is accredited by the PRII, and students on accredited courses such as this popular Masters programme receive free PRII membership.

Check out the latest appointments and promotions of interest to PR community.

On 10 April, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Munster Technology University is hosting a free event on ‘Next Gen Storytelling: AI's Role in PR and Journalism’ at their Bishopstown Campus in the Cork Tourism Building.

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.”