THE RESURGENCE OF PODCASTS

Podcasts are gaining momentum Podcasts have been around for quite a while. In fact, they have been around since the early 2000s. However, recently they gained a real momentum and a resurgence. This resurgence has seen a huge inflow of both users and venture capitalists in the last 12 months. Crunchbase, have produced some very… Continue reading THE RESURGENCE OF PODCASTS

MAGEE 1866 MADE TO MEASURE REVIEW

Magee has been synonymous with Irish clothing since 1866. They are are 5th generation family business with a rich heritage in weaving, designing and tailoring in Ireland. Made to Measure As part of Magee’s continued expansion, they launched a made to measure services for both suits and blazers.  As one of very few Irish brands… Continue reading MAGEE 1866 MADE TO MEASURE REVIEW

BREXIT WHITE PAPER

There is a vision for those who believe in them, from Theresa May in writing about today’s relationship of the UK with the EU. Most likely, the political constraints made by Brussels will collide with the British view, all in all the negotiations of the outcome are still quite unclear despite the Brexit White Paper.… Continue reading BREXIT WHITE PAPER

DIGITAL DISRUPTERS AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS: A PARADOX OR A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

What comes to your mind when you think about huge brands such as Airbnb, ASOS, Dollar Shave Club, Google, Net-a-Porter and now Facebook. The majority of people would say digital and disrupters. However, each one of these digital disrupters has one thing in common. All of them now have their own print publication. Facebook has… Continue reading DIGITAL DISRUPTERS AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS: A PARADOX OR A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

THE IRISH DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION FUND

The Irish Government launched a new report—Project Ireland 2040- at a forum at the Mill Enterprise Centre in Drogheda last week.  With the report, the Irish Government announced a €500m Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The Irish Government is seeking innovators in various areas, such as robotics, health/wellbeing and smart food products to compete for… Continue reading THE IRISH DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION FUND

BREXIT AND THE AGILE INNOVATION FUND

What is an Agile Innovation Fund? On 23 November 2017, Enterprise Ireland introduced a fast track Agile Innovation Fund. This fund provides companies with a rapid access to innovation funding. The Agile Innovation Fund allows Irish organisations to respond quickly to market opportunities and challenges.  Recently those challenges have focused on Brexit. What are the… Continue reading BREXIT AND THE AGILE INNOVATION FUND

THE RISE OF THE CAGENCY AT CANNES

The Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity is a global event held every year for those working in the advertising and creative sectors. This year was the year of big consulting with huge presence from Accenture, Deloitte and PWC as the line between agency and consulting blurred. The consulting firms not only set out their… Continue reading THE RISE OF THE CAGENCY AT CANNES