Walsh:PR, one of Ireland’s most trusted and established PR agencies, marks forty years in business by rebranding to Walsh – Communication with purpose.
Founded by Jim Walsh and now headed by Managing Director Caroline Heywood, the independent agency is known and respected for its award-winning work across the sectors of food, health, sustainability, NGOs, and the longevity of its client relationships.
Reflecting on 40 years in business offered the team at Walsh the opportunity to evaluate and evolve their vision for the agency. “It’s no coincidence that the areas of business we are privileged and passionate to work in have an interconnectedness between them,” said Caroline Heywood. “Our planet’s food, health and sustainability, as well as the invaluable work of the NGOs and other business clients we support, are all dedicated to preserving our environment and its people. We’re deeply committed to promoting initiatives that support a healthier planet, nourishing food systems, sustainable infrastructure, and meaningful partnerships with businesses and organisations striving for positive change.”
Heywood continued: “At Walsh, our purpose is and always has been to make a difference to the world we live in, and now we reaffirm that commitment through our new branding ‘Walsh – Communication with Purpose.”
Founded in 1984 by Jim Walsh, now Executive Chairman, the company has not only supported in the region of 300 Irish and International clients but has also been a valuable contributor to education, governance and the promotion of best practice in the PR industry.
In Ireland its senior executives have played strong roles in both the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA). Jim Walsh is a Life Fellow and former President of the PRII. He is also one of the founders and a former chair of the PRCA. Caroline Heywood is a Fellow of the PRII and also served on the PRCA board and is a former Treasurer. The agency was also one of the first to receive the PRCA Consultancy Management Standard (CMS).
Internationally Walsh has been an active partner for 26 years in IPREX. IPREX is a global PR and Communication Network with more than 1,100 communication professionals working in 62 agencies across more than 100 markets. Jim Walsh has been both EMEA and Global President and Caroline Heywood has been Global President Elect as well as headed up Best Practice and Marketing activities of the network.
Jim Walsh says: “Our reputation for excellence and trusted service as well as forging relationships within the PR and Communication sector have been extremely valuable in attaining 40 years in a demanding and competitive business sector.”
Read more on Walsh’s new branding here and follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn in the coming weeks as the team reflect on the past four decades and look to the future.
