Eircom’s changing face shifts again

Eircom is already one of Irish advertising’s biggest spenders. Now it is bidding to establish itself as an even bigger, broader brand

Jon Florsheim, managing director of Eircom’s consumer division Picture: Maura Hickey
Jon Florsheim, managing director of Eircom’s consumer division Picture: Maura Hickey

Thirteen years ago, Eircom, through the medium of Pat Shortt in drag, told us that it wanted to “break free” from phone lines with its new cordless phone. Shortt, in a pink dress and wig, demonstrated the phone’s range by hanging out some large knickers on a washing line while continuing a phone conversation.

Now Eircom wants to “break free” again. This time it ...