Why I Love Mondays 

Martina Quinn is an Account Director at DHR Communications. She joined the company in 2007, in the role of Account Manager.
Company: DHR Communications is a full-service communications practice. The services it offers can be classified under three main headings: public relations; public affairs; and project management. Job description: Basically, my job is to raise the profile of the organisations with which we work. This can involve straightforward PR tasks like developing and implementing media relations campaigns; organising media events, such as photocalls and press conferences; writing press materials; and liaising with journalists. Read more...

    

Irish equestrian app in race for international award 

An Irish equestrian app has been shortlisted for the 2011 Best App Ever awards.
‘Save a horse’ was developed by app development firm Greyhorseapps.com to support the work of the Irish Horse Welfare Trust.
The app has been shortlisted from over 7,240 app nominations worldwide. Previous winners of the award include Angry Birds and Instagram.
App developer and founder of Greyhorseapps.com Elaine Heney relishes the challenge of making great apps. Read more...

   

Netflix finally arrives in Ireland 

Internet entertainment service firm Netflix has launched its service in Ireland and the UK.
The US-based firm, which offers an internet subscription service for films and television programmes, will bring some added competition to the market here.
In Ireland, the firm will offer unlimited access to its site for €6.99 per month. However, it is introducing itself to the Irish market by offering a free, one month trial. Read more...

   

Accenture seeks 100 people ‘skilled in technology’ 

Management consulting firm Accenture is to add 100 new technology jobs to its Irish workforce this year.
Mark Ryan, country managing director with Accenture in Ireland, said: “For these new positions, we are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals passionate about and skilled in technology.”
The company is looking to recruit both graduates and experienced specialists in areas such as Java, SAP, cloud computing, mobility and workplace collaboration technologies. Read more...

   

Roundup of digital media conferences 

This years digital media conference calendar is packed full of events. From the 3rd National Digital Media Marketing Summit on 29 March, keep an eye out for conferences.
Ireland is to be the location for the sixth International AAAI Conference on Weblogs and Social Media (ICWSM) this year. It takes place from 4 to 8 June at Trinity College Dublin.
The event has become a must on the calendar of those in computer science, linguistics, communication and the social sciences. Read more...

  

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