Dynamo moves to digital-first strategy to keep brands moving
The agency, which has restructured its management team, says a company’s identity is no longer a static thing but must be responsive
Best in Fest lands contract to manage two family festivals
The events consultancy will oversee Waterford Harvest Festival in September and Winterval in the city at Christmas
Making It Work: Russian summers inspire a fresh take on cocktails
Dacha Drinks founder Daria Caffrey’s recipes for natural, locally sourced drink-mixers were inspired by her childhood in Tatarstan
Making It Work: Start-up aims to turn data centres into green energy generators
Nexalus has entered into a global partnership with Dana, a US auto parts manufacturer, as it targets ‘heavy energy’ sectors
Making It Work: Forestry data firm branches into mobile technology
Treemetrics has joined forces with a Swedish app maker to launch a tool which will allow forest owners carry out their own valuations
Making It Work: Online beauty retailer sees sales soar in face of pandemic
Millies.ie has opened a new warehouse and reorganised its workforce to keep up with the growth in new customers
Movers and Shakers: SL Controls appoints Pat McGrath as chairman
The former chief executive of PM Group will be a non-executive director at the software integration company
WellAir sees explosion in demand for products in battle against coronavirus
A top executive at the air disinfection company says business has grown due to the pandemic, but that the staff are very conscious that its success comes while many people are suffering
Making It Work: Automation firm stays sharp with robotics for use in pharma industry
Founded back in 1995, Sligo-based family business Ward Automation is still going from strength to strength
Lack of influencer transparency becoming a wedge issue for consumers
A new survey by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland shows more than half of consumers are annoyed by too much sponsored content
Making It Work: National contract keeps it All Real for natural protein bars brand
A Kerry-based manufacturer of natural snacks expands after a rebranding centred on ingredients found in your kitchen cupboard
Clever marketing strategy delivers for Four Star Pizza
A strong focus on targeted marketing and a loyalty programme drove the takeaway firm’s sales to a record high in 2020
Movers and Shakers: Sidero appoints new chief executive
Carmel Owens joins the software services company from Sungard Availability Services
Making It Work: Sustainable packaging for mineral water is making a splash
Borrisoleigh Bottling is bringing fresh ideas to an old business with its recyclable cartons
Making It Work: Gelato start-up puts taste into zero waste
Chef Giselle Makinde uses surplus and ‘imperfect’ fresh produce to make her sustainable artisan food products
Making It Work: Irish natural nutrition brand wins global award six months after launch
Phytaphix founder Conor Kerley takes start-up prize at the World Food Innovation Awards for his the Immune Phix daily supplement
Making It Work: US online education platform for women moves HQ to Dublin
GenConnectU was launched in New York, but has set up a hub in Ireland and plans to hire ten people here
Making It Work: Finca organic skincare founder puts faith in balm for the ‘curse of the Celts’
Finola Fegan left her engineering job to set up Finca Skin Organics, starting with small batches made at home in Co Louth, but now the brand is going global
Movers and Shakers: Uniphar appoints new chief people officer
Lorraine Kenny, who previously worked for Pfizer, will focus on the firm’s growth and development strategy
IDA looks to win C-suite hearts and minds with its €1m worldwide green blitz
A high-impact St Patrick’s Day campaign, including free flower seeds in a wraparound cover on the Financial Times, is pushing Ireland as the land of business opportunity