Network Ireland Waterford is delighted to kick off 2025 with an unmissable event tailored for professionals and entrepreneurs eager to enhance their marketing and media skills.

This exciting session brings together three incredible industry leaders who will share their expertise, practical insights, and actionable strategies to help you thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Date: 22nd January
Location: Granville Hotel, Waterford - 10am

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

Join Mary O'Neill, broadcaster and communications expert. Mary, who is a Client Manager with Healy Communications, https://healycommunications.ie, will deliver an insightful workshop on navigating the dynamic landscape of both broadcasting and digital media, as well as drawing on her extensive career in radio to offer media training and PR skills for the digital age. Come along and learn how to Master the Art of media interviews, how to build and maintain a positive online reputation and understand the nuances of storytelling with Mary.
  
Sharon Ginnetty of Optimise Marketing, https://www.optimisemarketing.ie, will discuss developing your Digital Marketing Strategy for your small business in 2025 looking at owned, earned and paid media. This session will be packed with tips on how to leverage emerging technologies, including AI tools, to build authentic customer connections, and craft effective strategies helping you maximize ROI in the coming year.
  
Ann-Marie Sheehan of Aspire PR & Marketing, https://www.instagram.com/amssheehan/, will lead a session on DIY PR, offering practical advice for small businesses on navigating the world of media relations. She'll dive into strategies for effectively targeting both national and local media, and will touch on how to craft impactful digital media plans, and mastering the essential do's and don'ts of PR. Using relatable examples, Ann-Marie will empower attendees with actionable tips to build visibility and credibility, ensuring they can confidently engage with media and maximise their PR efforts in 2025.
  
To secure your place, book using the following link - https://networkireland.ie/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1918095&group=
  
Looking forward to welcoming you to our first event!
Ann Marie Shannon, President Network Ireland Waterford.