Our Events

Pride and Prejudice in Placement

What does your ad placement say about your brand? How do you identify inclusive placement? How do you balance brand safety and modern journalism? And why does it matter?

Join us to answer these, and lots more questions about media placement and inclusivity

Media’s role in creating a more inclusive Ireland

ADvocates Ireland, Marketing Institute Ireland, Diageo, Core, TU Dublin, QAPI and IAPI are joining forces to host this event for all digital, media and marketing professionals and students, to open up the conversation about media’s role in making our industry as inclusive as possible.

The purpose of which will be to understand and establish best practices for us all moving forward. The morning will feature presentations from industry leaders and a panel discussion designed to provoke thought and future consideration.

Speaker Line-Up:

Welcome address by Etain Kidney and Dr. Rosie Hand from TU Dublin

An insightful talk by Pradeep Mahadeshwar

A visual artist and advocate from QAPI. Pradeep’s talk, "The Medium is the Message," will share lived experiences from the queer migrant community in Ireland.

Sharing best practice strategies for safeguarding brand integrity across channels. As a leader from Ireland's largest marketing communications company, Therese will demonstrate how Core actively works to protect brand safety while ensuring media campaigns align with modern journalism and brand values.

How Diageo fosters diversity and inclusion within Irish media. Liam’s talk will delve into identifying authentic connections between brands and communities through inclusive planning, accessible media, and championing underrepresented voices.

Therese Prendiville, Senior Media Manager at Core

Liam El Sibai, Brand Manager at Diageo

Laura O'Donovan, Business Development Director at

Irish Centre for Diversity

Through The Irish Centre for Diversity's accreditation framework, they've assessed and advised over 300 organisations across Ireland, on how to adopt positive change in their working environment, across both public and private Sectors. Laura will discuss what best practice looks like and how to implement some of this in your own workplace.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion moderated by Catherine FitzGibbon, Chief People Officer at Core, followed by closing comments from Christine Matthews of ADvocates Ireland

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Tickets are limited, offered on first come first served basis.

Over the Rainbow

We are officially Over the Rainbow.

Join us on Wednesday 13th March at 8.30-11.15am in TU Dublin, Central Quad, Grangegorman - The Kepak Theatre (CQ010) for a masterclass on how to avoid rainbow washing and create genuinely impactful work for Pride 2024.

An impassioned collaboration between ADvocates Ireland, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, IAPI, MII, IBEC and TU Dublin, this event is for our entire industry: brand owners and marketeers, advertising agencies, media companies, everyone is welcome.

The morning will consist of educational talks from industry experts and a panel discussion focussed around the enigma that is an effective Pride campaign. Our aim is to inspire and empower by providing valuable insights and usable takeaways so we can all create even more important, impactful work..