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We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Marketing Business Breakfast, in partnership with Bank of Ireland and Power NI, taking place on the morning of Friday, 9 May, in the stunning surroundings of Magheramorne Estate.
This event will explore the theme of ‘Marketing Authenticity in the Age of AI’, focusing on how businesses can harness the power of AI to streamline tasks, optimise data-driven decisions and enable marketers to focus on creativity and delivering genuine, impactful campaigns.
Why attend this event?
- Hear from an expert panel of speakers, including Artemis Technologies, IntoMedia Group, ProfileTree and other industry leaders as they share their insights and experiences.
- Learn actionable strategies for maintaining authenticity in your brand voice and building trust in an AI-driven world.
- Explore real-life examples of how businesses are using AI tools effectively while keeping the essential ‘human touch’ in their marketing.
Meet your event host and speakers
- David Elliott, Senior Client Director, The Consello Group
- Annette McManus, Chief Marketing Officer, IntoMedia Group
- Gail Cook, Director of Marketing, Artemis Technologies
- Ciaran Connolly, Director and Founder, Profile Tree
About Annette McManus, Chief Marketing Officer, IntoMedia Group
Annette McManus is a highly accomplished marketing and communications leader with a proven track record in media relations and strategic brand management. As Chief Marketing Officer at IntoMedia Group—the parent company of The Irish News, Q Radio, and Interpress—she leads the group’s marketing, brand development, and audience growth strategy.
Since joining the Group in 2021, Annette has spearheaded key initiatives, including the rebranding of The Irish News, solidifying its position as the top-selling regional newspaper in the UK and Ireland. She also led the Q Radio rebrand, enhancing engagement and achieving record listenership figures.
Annette has held senior roles across PR, communications, and marketing in diverse industries. She served as Communications Director at Morrow Communications, leading high-profile client accounts, and previously held positions as Communications Manager at Temple Street Children’s University Hospital and Business Transformation & Strategy Manager at BT Group. Her work has been recognised with numerous accolades, including Best Public Profile and Best Use of Video at the Irish Digital Media Awards, a Kinsale Shark Award, and over 10 CIPR Awards.
Annette holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations, a Diploma in Event Management (both with First Class Honours), and a BSc in Communications, Advertising, and Marketing from Ulster University. She is a Fellow of the European Institute of Communications.
With over 17 years of consultancy and in-house experience, Annette continues to shape the future of media marketing, strengthening IntoMedia Group’s influence in the Irish and UK markets.
About Gail Cook, Director of Marketing, Artemis Technologies
Gail has over 25 years experience working across B2B, B2C, public and private sectors. She is passionate about helping to decarbonise the planet.
Over the last 10 years she has led the strategic development of innovative products and solutions to help decarbonise heating within homes and businesses.
In early 2023 she joined Artemis Technologies bringing her knowledge and expertise of decarbonisation challenges to the maritime sector. An award-winning marketor, she is responsible for developing strategic marketing strategies that drive change within the maritime sector and help businesses adopt innovative solutions.
Gail is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors.
About Ciaran Connolly, Director and Founder, Profile Tree
Ciaran Connolly, director of ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Agency, has been helping companies and organisations implement AI across all departments – from marketing to operations and more.
He has supported government bodies, councils and business leadership teams in understanding how they can introduce AI and automation into their business to drive additional revenue and reduce costs.
ProfileTree has supported over 400 companies implementing AI into their business in 2024 and will exceed this number in 2025.
This breakfast event offers an incredible opportunity to network with fellow marketing professionals, gain inspiration for your own strategies and explore the critical balance between cutting-edge technology and genuine brand authenticity.
This event is free for NI Chamber members. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your place.
