Author: Islandbridge

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Too often, that great innovative leap forward sees people left behind. More and more, we need innovation to bridge the

The song says there’s three steps to heaven, but what if you’re unable to take even those few steps to enjoy the heavenly coffee or food in that highly-recommended cafe?

Ever been tempted to knock on a stranger’s door and ask if you can park in their vacant driveway for a couple of hours whilst you do your shopping?

With many small children spending a great part of their day in the care of others, particularly in the pre-school environment, out of sight shouldn’t necessarily mean out of mind and unrecorded.

You know it shouldn’t hurt but somehow it does. That crushing disappointment as you notice the dent in your pride and joy in the carpark is nothing like the dent in your wallet you fear it will take to fix it

As any parent of young children will tell you, the great challenge is in prompting good behaviour without resorting to the threat of punishment

In a world where sports fans can follow professional big match action from anywhere across the globe, followers of local, amateur games are left short-changed

Surgery of any kind can leave us feeling raw and vulnerable; this is after all an attack on the body, albeit well-intentioned.

They say great style never goes out of fashion, but it’s taken the rise to prominence of slick dresser Conor McGregor, and the popularity of TV programmes such as Peaky Blinders and Mad Men to turn a whole new generation on to the appeal of such fashion

Although it’s a popular claim, one size fits all hardly ever works for everyone. Invariably, that one size that seems to suit everyone else, leaves someone feeling very left out

Even the most cheerful of festival-goers can become heavy-hearted when faced with the prospect of lugging camping gear from home to festival site

More and more, modern life seems to demand a soundtrack

As adults, we’re often quick to dismiss the opinions of teenagers on world affairs as ill-informed and superficial, particularly as seen and heard on social media

After a slow start, the return to nature in what we eat is finally well-established as both a lifestyle choice and a viable market, with all of the major supermarket retailers now featuring a substantial ‘free-from’ section or aisle

Whilst recovery from a heart attack often begins in the hospital, it doesn’t have to end there

The world of fast food moves fast, but not quickly enough for the many of us whose hunger pangs are frustrated by the often elaborate means of ordering it for delivery or collection.

My recollection of the subjects I learned at school is patchy at best, but those hazy memories are of a series of lessons in stand-alone subjects, which bore little or no relation to one another

Although modern life doesn’t make quite the same demands on the body in terms of physical labour as before, hands and feet remain busy body parts

Although the human body demonstrates remarkable powers of regeneration, it still falls short of the extraordinary feats of self-repair which many other creatures possess

The hard-pressed but neatly dressed professional appreciates more than most the value of a laundry service

For the anxious parent of a wandering child, out of sight and earshot can quickly mean out of mind with worry

Briefly put, many males are reluctant to shop for the bare necessities of clothing, those essential items that are glimpsed rather than seen by all except their nearest and dearest

There is much evidence, even in mainstream retailing, to suggest that customers are looking for something out of the ordinary when they make their weekly shop

Throwing up, whether as a result of car or sea-sickness, pregnancy or a tummy bug, is never a pleasant experience

The call for volunteers to help in any worthy cause typically prompts a generous response from people willing to lend a hand

On Kickstart Your Business: For many people, the cost of travelling alone in a taxi is prohibitive and probably puts the brakes on many a night out

Although many youngsters dream of making a career out of their chosen sport, the winner-takes-all philosophy that prevails in most professional sports means that the road to success is by no means a certain one

The child at play learns at a rate rarely bettered in the more formal learning environment of classroom and lessons

Sweden has its saunas, Italy its mud-baths, and Turkey its rub-a-dub tub, so why not Ireland our own traditional bathing-place?

When five whiskey-loving friends, all veterans of different parts of the drinks industry, decided they wanted to break out and set up on their own, creating a distillery was the obvious, though not easy, option.

Our client, Dublin City Council Sports & Fitness Centres, invite their customers to go to great lengths for charity

Entrepreneurs Kieran Griffin & Ken Long shine a light on energy wastage in communal lighting.

Placelift, the professional house-doctors, feature on Kickstart Your Business

Popular business feature Kickstart Your Business moves to The Right Hook on Mondays.

RaboDirect announces sponsorship of Newstalk’s ‘Kickstart Your Business’ & shines a spotlight on some of Ireland’s most exciting business talent

Although the early years in your child’s life are typically filled with the joys of discovery and connection for both baby and parents alike, they can bring their own share of frustrations too

SafeTown is an Irish initiative using world-class technologies that helps to create a safer environment for communities

Barbara O’Connell, CEO Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (and Islandbridge client) named Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2012

Lovett Theatre step centre stage as winners of 2012 David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Award

2012 David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards now open for nominations The David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards honour the enterprising spirit

Where’s The Entrepreneur? David Manley Award Winner Smashes Where’s Wally? World Record

There’s a new star – or a newly-named star – in the firmament as TMS Consultancy rebrands as Antaris Consulting

George & Gerard take their popular programme on the road in an extended format

Malthouse Design Centre Launches Studio Space For Furniture Designers.

Rothar Sprints To Take David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur’s Yellow Jersey.

Gerard Joins George On Hook’s Saturday Sit-In.

CopperTrail Creative Hits Paydirt.

Dawn Chorus proves a thrilling highlight of this year’s Bealtaine Festival

Our client Janssen-Cilag, in partnership with University College Hospital Galway, has been nominated for a Healthcare Innovation Award 2010 for their Velcade-At-Home treatment.

Lee Valley Ireland dresses for success at Showcase

RendezVu win David Manley Award For Emerging Entrepreneurs

Ghosts of the marketing year just past visit Persuaders’ studio.

We winged it to Dublin Castle earlier today for the launch of Angels – Beacons Of Hope

We’ve teamed up with our fellow-bloggers at recently-launched Bloggertone to contribute a series of dedicated articles on putting your brand to work for you in your business

When we worked with Lisney on their branding at the height of the boom, we were impressed by their solid, feet-on-the-ground approach to property

Here at Islandbridge, we’re flying high with the news that our fledgling client, TravelAce, was chosen as Best New Business in Limerick City’s Enterprise Awards for 2009

It’s 60 years since Adidas registered the trademark three stripes. In this Irish Examiner Article, Kathy Foley asks how brands penetrate our lives

The greatest gift a grandparent can give…

This is no time to hide. Stand up and stand out in your market

BizCamp Dublin proved a huge success and attracted entrepreneurs from all over the country.

As they put it themselves, “We’re the backbone of our economy, nobody is going to do it for us; we’ll have to do it for ourselves”

Gerard Tannam features as guest speaker at a Signature Networking event to celebrate International Networking Week

Entrepreneurs will gather at the Digital Hub on March 6th to discuss what makes for a successful start-up

When we think of Ireland Inc., there are a few key brands and personas that immediately come to mind.

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who set up in business

What’s important to your business as you prepare for 2009?

Islandbridge looking forward to working with to David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards winner Camara on building their brand

Islandbridge contribute to Bank of Ireland’s Business Coaching series of booklets

In a recent broadsheet article Gerard Tannam was asked to comment on the Superquinn brand.

In a recent broadsheet article Gerard Tannam was asked to comment on the effect of the recession on Luxury Brands

Jikijela re-brand as Jel so that they can better play their role in energising business

Article taken from the Irish Independent 24th July ‘08

Islandbridge feature in Sunday Tribune article By Patrick Freyne, who examines the bottled water phenomenon and asks ‘why?’

Live Programme – The Right Chemistry?

Live Programme & Podcast

Illustrators Kevin McSherry, Annie West and Fintan Taite, to exhibit at Gallery Zozimus from June 5th to 26th

Bealtaine, Ireland’s largest arts festival is launched at Abbey Theatre

Our latest best friend is man about town and the face of HotelsInOne.ie – Ned Needabed

We’re beaming from ear to ear with the news that this year’s Smile Conference on May 27th (our fourth as co-owners and brand-partners) will feature what we believe is our strongest line-up yet

HotelsInOne.ie are really breathing life into their brand

We’re proud brand partners in the Gap Year Gift initiative, which launches in Dublin on February 11th

Create launch their new website

Islandbridge client Dooley Auctioneers launch hottest property yet – its brand-new Franchise opportunity – at the Irish Franchise Expo

To the Circular Bar at the newly-opened Radisson in Dublin, where we continued our long association with the Persuaders Radio Programme & Podcast and its increasingly popular Pudding Club

Alex Gibson received his Lifetime Achievement Award at HSMAI Ireland event.

The launch of a new recruitment network – WithU

The new Louis Fitzgerald Hotel announces its opening earlier today at Newlands Cross in Dublin

The Hole In The Wall receive a Bridgestone Guide’s Best In Ireland award for 2007

We were delighted to partner with serial entrepreneur and author Brad Sugars for his ‘Billionaire In Training’ seminar at Dublin’s Croke Park this week

Islandbridge feature in Irish Independent article

Our third Smile Conference at the Storehouse in Dublin seems to have been a great success judging from the smiles and feedback we had from departing delegates yesterday

Alex Gibson, our accomplice on the Smile Conference, scoops Marketing Educator of the Year Award at the Marketing Institute’s All Ireland event.

Kevin McSherry Exhibition at the Alliance Francaise in Dublin

Irish Entrepreneur magazine publishes story on Islandbridge client and collaborator The Persuaders

We celebrated the sweet success of The Persuaders’ radio show and podcast with the first Persuaders’ Pudding Club in Dublin’s Quality Hotel last evening

Les Arts Decoratif in Paris are featuring three pieces of work from our favourite illustrator, Kevin McSherry

Islandbridge perform with Jikijela at the Siobhan McKenna Theatre at NUI Galway

Islandbridge feature in Business & Finance Magazine

Persuaders launch with its biologically revamped and repackaged formula

We’re thrilled with the news that our client Action Recruitment has recently launched their new website to very positive reviews

Islandbridge client Quality Hotels pick up Best Advertising Campaign at HSMAI Awards

Gerard Tannam to present ‘What’s The Big Idea – Branding For Success From The Get-Go’ at Invent.

Islandbridge client, MagicTouch Partners, play a vital part in serving up Ryder Cup success.

Gerard Tannam, the managing partner of Islandbridge suggests why stories work.

SMILE 2006 – Hospitality Sales & Marketing Conference – Tuesday 10th October at Guinness Storehouse

Gerard will storm The Persuaders Radio Show on Bastille Day, July 14th, as guest presenter stepping in for Alex Gibson.

After weeks of making ready, The Brief Word Podcast is all set to slip her moorings and sail with the next tide

Too often, the relationship between a business and its customers can seem uninspired, the shared space between us flat and two-dimensional.

Persuaders Marketing Podcast is currently the hottest download amongst the several hundreds of marketing podcasts available worldwide through iTunes.

Client and collaborator Jikijela’s new brand stepped centre-stage for the first time on April 25th when the redeveloped website went live at jikijela.com

Business & Finance Magazine asked Islandbridge to offer some thoughts on their recent Special on Business Start-ups.

Islandbridge join forces again with artist Carmel Mooney

Illustrator Kevin McSherry wins at Illustrators of Ireland Awards

The 9th Annual HSMAI Sales & Marketing Awards ceremony will be held in the Burlington on October 25th 2006

SMILE 2006 – Hospitality Sales & Marketing Conference

Islandbridge feature in Sunday Business Post article By Catherine O’Mahony

Islandbridge’s Gerard Tannam features in Business & Finance article