Richard Coen, eMarkable

Richard Coen has been working with the Independent Commercial Radio sector since 2008 and has worked extensively with stations on Developing Social Media Strategies for their stations in 2010 and 2011. 

Andrew Keogh, Aristo Training

A Pitch Masterclass conducted by Andrew Keogh of Aristo will give you the opportunity to create pitches/conversations that will be informative and memorable for your prospects, leading to more opportunities for you and your sales to grow.

Andrew is past President of the Professional Speaking Association in Ireland and is in constant demand to speak & coach both nationally and internationally.  Andrew’s unique style ensures that his events are always exciting, educational and entertaining.

http://www.aristo.ie/

Cillian Fennell, Stillwater Communications

Cilian is an award winning television producer who has been involved in communications for the past 15 years. His best known recent project is Rip-Off Republic with Eddie Hobbs which broke all audience records for RTE. Other television projects include Test the Nation, The Late Late Show with Gay Byrne and The Dunphy Show for TV3. He also served 3 years as Head of Programmes for TG4 during which time the station doubled its audience.

Cilian is now one of the country's most sought after media coaches and also trains extensively within the television and radio industry.

Natasha Fennell, Stillwater Communications

Natasha has over 10 years experience in Communications, Coaching and Career Consulting. She started her career with Carr Communications, then worked with RTE as a researcher and reporter. She is a regular contributor on many current affairs and arts shows. She left RTE in 2000 and was appointed Director of Fundraising for Fianna Fáil, a position she held until 2003.

ERIC DIXON - Eric Dixon Media Ltd

With a background at BBC Radio Five Live, the BBC World Service, as well as a host of UK local radio stations, Eric has been working with Learning Waves since its inception. He provides training in voice and interview technique and presentation skills, as well as the art of writing for radio and scripting for sales. He is also an established voiceover artist, and has voiced hundreds of radio and TV ads, idents and sweepers on stations in the UK and Europe.

Eleanor O'Kelly-Lynch - Golden Apple Training

Eleanor O'Kelly-Lynch, Golden Apple Training delivers Professional Selling Skills training for Learning Waves -  training which shows participants how the 'creative sell' works. The training is all about radio sales people learning how to build a solid, succesful reputation in radio by developing a portfolio of loyal, longterm and lucrative customers. Eleanor has worked in the independent radio sector for 12 years and will pass on proven tips and techniques which participants will find invaluable, especially during these tough, competitive times.

Andrea Martin - Media Law Consultancy & Training

Andrea Martin is a practising solicitor specialising in Media Law, in particular the provision of pre-transmission clearance advice for radio and television programmes.  Andrea provides practical and interactive information seminars, specifically tailored for non-lawyers on the various areas of law relevant to broadcasters, principally defamation, court reporting and the coverage of elections and referenda.  Andrea has recently published 'Quick Win Media Law Ireland' which is aimed at those working in the industry seeking quick and practical answers to legal questions they encounter on a day to day basis.  Quick Win Media Law is available from Oak Tree Press and all good bookshops. 

Mark Donovan - Mark Donovan and Associates

Mark Donovan and his Associates are full time professional training consultants, specializing in train the trainer, management /supervisory development, coaching and personal effectiveness... 

Gerry Rooney, MSc, CIPD, IITD - Polaris HR

Gerry is Managing Director of Polaris HR.
Before setting up Polaris HR Ltd, Gerry was Human Resource Officer with the Local Government Management Services Board for 3 years...