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Spanning across the UK, Ireland and beyond, across a diverse range of sectors, here’s a glimpse into what our clients have been up to lately and our latest news from Impact.

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Grant invests €8 million in manufacturing facility to support growing demand for low-carbon heating solutions

Leading manufacturer of sustainable home heating solutions, Grant has announced an €8 million (£6.9 million) investment in its Co. Offaly manufacturing operations, supporting a significant expansion of its production facilities and the launch of a new range of hot water cylinders designed for use with modern heat pump systems.

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The stories that stay with you – Deirdre’s career in social care

When Deirdre Brush looks back on more than 30 years working in social care, it is the people she remembers most. The older gentleman, whose struggles with alcohol meant others were reluctant to support him; the families who were navigating difficult decisions about the care of loved ones; the people who spent decades in institutional care who have since successfully built new lives in the community.

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Why Timing Matters More Than Ever in PR in 2026

PR as a practice places a huge amount of focus on what you say (the message) and where you say it (the medium). But in increasingly chaotic and message-saturated times, it’s the ‘when’ that is emerging as the true ‘it’ factor.

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How football shaped Howard's social work career on and off the pitch

Social work and football on the surface could not seem more different; one thrives on physicality, competitive teamwork, and split-second decisions, the other demands emotional resilience, empathy, and deep human connections. However, Howard’s story shows these very different activities share more in common than you might think.

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Husband and wife owners of Wilson’s Yard ‘call time’ on long-standing architectural salvage and reclaimed materials business

Following over four decades of success as a leading business specialising in the salvaging of architectural antiques, reclaimed building materials and interior décor pieces, the husband-and-wife team behind Dromore-based Wilson’s Yard have announced their retirement following the sale of their site on the main A1 dual carriageway.

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Two Big Wins for Impact at the CIPR NI Awards

Northern Ireland’s PR and comms community is still buzzing after an exciting night at the inaugural CIPR Northern Ireland Awards held recently at the Europa Hotel. The leading celebration of excellence in public relations and comms across Northern Ireland, these awards gathered the best and brightest of our sector to celebrate creativity, strategy, and innovation in PR, communications and marketing campaigns and teams.

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Festive TV Bingeing: What We Consumed This Christmas

December has a funny way of becoming a mirror. Between endless TV specials, comfort films and some truly questionable late-night choices, we consumed a lot of festive viewing this year. This blog looks at the TV and films we consumed over Christmas – and what they accidentally taught us about PR, marketing and comms.

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Tinsel, Tears and Timeless Campaigns: Our Favourite Christmas Ads

It’s Christmasssss…The festive season isn’t just about mince pies, fairly lights, and presents, it’s also the time when most brands go all out to capture our hearts – and our wallets – with unforgettable campaigns. No strangers to emotive brand content, Team Impact have ranked their favourite Christmas and holiday adverts over the years.

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Laura’s First Six Months at Impact / Working in PR

When I was six, I dressed up as a princess for World Book Day at school. “Can I be a princess when I grow up?” I asked my mum. She smiled, ‘Laura’, handing me my tiara, ‘You can be anything you want’. Well, mother of mine, with your boundless love and assured affirmations – oh boy, did you set me up for a fall from my castle.

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An Impact Guide on AI & SEO

AI and SEO are becoming increasingly intertwined, and this guide explores how AI is altering SEO, and provides insights and actionable solutions, so you can re-evaluate your digital marketing strategy.

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