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There is no denying that event management is an amazing job. In addition to being the mastermind behind some really exciting experiences, event managers and planners get to try their hands at many different tasks during their workday. If you think event management is the right career for you, here's 10 successful stories to inspire you. “The Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management with Public Relations gives…

Are you looking for a specialist career that requires a post degree qualification, and most of all practical experience? Fitzwilliam Institute are now accepting applications for the following courses: ·         Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management with Arranged Work Experience - Full Time  (19th September) ·         Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations with Arranged Work Experience - Full Time  (19th September) ·         Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing with…

Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is the network for responsible business. Founded in 2000 we are the only business network of its kind in Ireland. From providing bespoke advice to some of the most progressive multinational and indigenous companies to helping smaller enterprises navigate and understand sustainability and CSR, we are the trusted advisers on responsible business practices in Ireland. JOB VACANCY: Membership Executive Employer:…

Construction activity accelerated in May, with firms reporting sharp increases in new business and further job creation during the month, according to the Ulster Bank purchasing managers’ index for the sector. Respondents to the survey reported “particular strength” in housing, where activity expanded at the second-fastest rate in the survey’s 17-year history. The rise comes amid pressure on the Government to do more to alleviate shortages…

A new Ericsson Mobility report foresees continued rapid growth of mobile connectivity as global mobile data traffic increases to eight times its current level by 2022. This traffic is the equivalent of: – The population of Spain streaming HD video 24 hours per day for a month – A single subscriber streaming HD video continuously for 3.55 million years – 31 billion hours of continuous HD…

A new commodity spawns a lucrative, fast-growing industry, prompting antitrust regulators to step in to restrain those who control its flow. A century ago, the resource in question was oil. Now similar concerns are being raised by the giants that deal in data, the oil of the digital era. These titans—Alphabet (Google’s parent company), Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft—look unstoppable. They are the five most valuable…

Smartbox Group, a provider of online gift vouchers, has announced plans to hire 100 staff as part of a new office expansion in Dublin. Smartbox Group is one of the biggest online gift voucher firms in Europe, with €1bn worth of business created in 2016 and 6.5m gifts purchased across 10 countries. Now, with 2,000 sq ft added to its office in Dublin, Smartbox is set…

Leveraging the power of content and social media marketing can help elevate your audience and customer base in a dramatic way. But getting started without any previous experience or insight could be challenging. It's vital that you understand social media marketing fundamentals. From maximizing quality to increasing your online entry points, abiding by these 10 laws will help build a foundation that will serve your customers,…

Alec Elliott, Diploma in Digital Marketing graduate: "As a PR and marketing professional in the sports industry, the Fitzwilliam Institute's Digital Marketing Diploma has really helped me across the range of communications disciplines. Digital media and advertising are where I'm investing my resources, and the quality of teaching I received over the 10 week course is really beginning to bear fruit for me now in these…

Description: Vision: “An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.” Mission: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons and vulnerable adults with complex needs and offer pathways out of homelessness based on the principles…