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John McGee: BBDO’s ‘Home of the Black Stuff’ still a Christmas advertising cracker – 19 years on
From the great John McGee Sindo: The summer of 2004 was hot and a heatwave was experienced in many parts of the country. As they tend to do during periods of hot weather, sales of Guinness declined as polyamorous punters opted for colder and faster dispensed lagers and ciders. But it was too late in […]
Christmas Closing. We’re not.
During Christmas we will remain open 247 including weekends, for Clients who need help or January/2024 planning. To contact Admatic.ie – Submit a form on any page on the platform or, Submit the form on the chatbox or, Email Stuart@Admatic.ie or, Call or Text 085 7100458. We know that by staying open is an advantage […]
‘Fever dream’ Late Late Toy Show sees leggings-clad Patrick Kielty sustain ratings magic for RTÉ
From Irish Times: Relief all round at Montrose as Toy Show remains an audience phenomenon in post-Tubridy era, and new host proves competent, charming and funny He did not mess it up. The ratings data suggests something closer to the opposite: he smashed it. For his debut Late Late Toy Show, Patrick Kielty leaned into […]
Ireland to ban TV ads for alcohol before 9pm from 2025
From Drinks Business. A ban on alcohol advertising on television before 9pm will come into force in the Republic of Ireland in 2025, the Department of Health has confirmed The ban. which is scheduled to take place from 10 January 2025 will mean that no alcoholic products will be advertised on Irish televisions between 3am […]
RTE ‘Unprecedented Demand’ prices increasing+20% Get your bookings in now! Please
Please see below two important notices from RTÉ regarding a Short Term Price for Radio for next week, and a notice in relation to Supermarkets on TV. Full details below for both. https://mediasales.rte.ie/planning/audio/radio/radio-costs/short-term-prices/ Short Term Price 20th to 26th November, effective immediately due to limited availability. Due to high demand next week and limited availability, RTÉ Radio is publishing […]
Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has announced a move to Virgin Radio UK in London.
From RTE (!) Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has announced a move to Virgin Radio UK in London. He will helm the mid-morning show on Virgin Radio from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday from early January. As part of the deal, Mr Tubridy will also be broadcasting live from London simultaneously on Dublin’s Q102. […]
NEW JNLR RADIO listenership Update (November results)
Just 2 pages, but the interesting graphic is the ranking of stations to attract audiences. See it here JNLR Summary Q3 2023
Radio Gets a Boost with Latest JNLR Figures November 10, 2023. (Good detail here, note RTE)
From IMJ The latest JNLR report for the Irish radio sector, shows that the daily radio audience has grown by 31,000 listeners to 3.35m while 92% of the adult population and 88% of those aged between 15-34 listen to a radio station every week. Carried out by Ipsos, the latest JNLR report covers the period […]
Gavin Deans Appointed as RTÉ New Commercial Director
From IMJ Adworld: Gavin Deans, the managing director of the Bauer Media-owned Media Central has been appointed as RTÉ’s new commercial director, replacing Geraldine O’Leary who stepped down from the role in July, two months before she was scheduled to retire. Deans, who is 45, will take up his new role in February 2024. Deans […]