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Progress Communications provides professional public relations and marketing support services to both national and regional clients.
Listed below are samples of feedback received from clients about the quality of our services. You can also find out more about our extensive experience in our Track Record section.
We offer a full range of public relations services to clients, both on a long term retainer, and on a project basis. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us.
Antonina Ni Dhuinn
Managing Director
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"invaluable", "professional", "efficient", "inventive", "proactive", "excellent"
The following represents a sample of written feedback and comments received from clients of Progress Communications: "As in the past, the ITBA were extremely impressed with the thorough professionalism, attention to detail and personal service received from the team at Progress Communications in relation to the launch of our Submission for the inclusion of measures in the National Development Plan for Rural Development & Agriculture 2007 - 2013".
How clients describe Progress Communications
Niamh O' Sullivan, Manager, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association “I would like to sincerely thank you and Progress Communications for your contribution to the success of our product launches last week. Everything was done extremely professionally, no detail was overlooked and the launches themselves went very smoothly….”
Dr. Cormac O’Reilly, Commercial Manager Ireland, Bayer CropScience, Spring 2005 launch of three new cereal fungicides “..As you know, the press office at the National Ploughing Championships is intensely busy, working with the variety of needs and pressures of media ranging from national news, features, pictures, television and radio; to magazines, overseas journalists or local radio. This, combined with meeting the requirements of visiting dignitaries and VIP guests…..It was tremendously beneficial for us at the NPA to know we could depend on the experienced and professional support of Antonina and Sinead in terms of helping to manage the press office throughout the event….”
Anna Marie McHugh, National Ploughing Association "On behalf of us all at Pfizer a very sincere thank you for the smooth running of the ceremony yesterday, and indeed the efficiency with which you have organized media coverage for the event throughout the year….."
Brian More O'Ferrall, Pfizer Animal Health, in relation to the National Stronghold Veterinary Pet Care Awards "Our launch of the new Veterinary Farming Forum at the height of the Foot and Mouth Disease crisis was greatly assisted by Progress Communications' efficient handling of all media aspects…."
John Horan, Chief Executive, Veterinary Ireland “The phenomenal success of the 2003 ASA National Conference was due in no small way to the outstanding organisational abilities, professionalism and attention to detail of Antonina and her staff at Progress Communications….”
Pat Cahill, 2003 National President, Agricultural Science Association "I would like to thank you for your help in launching DeLaval….Your advice at the initial stages was invaluable, your assistance at the platform training was absolutely essential and the actual management of the press conference was superb. Your speed and clarity of thought amazed me as you could quickly turn an adverse situation into a very favourable one. You obviously have great contacts with the press as was indicated by the turnout….With your help we turned what we thought was going to be a daunting experience, into a fun event……"
Jim Fogarty, Commercial Manager, DeLaval Ltd "I felt it was appropriate to make you aware of the extreme degree of satisfaction expressed for the services of your company in respect of the media and management of the series of events held over the Bicentenary Programme. We were all extremely pleased with the level of quality media exposure that has been achieved for the School and I am confident that we are already reaping the benefit of same with a significant increase in applications."
Simon Harrison, Chairman, Newtown School "We have found your services to be highly professional at all times. Organisation and running of the All Ireland Quality Milk Awards is outstanding and press coverage first rate. Event management generally is very much appreciated and exactly what we expect of a modern communications agency…."
Terry Evans, UK & Ireland Product Manager, Pharmacia Animal Health "Hasbro Ireland's 20th Anniversary Celebrations gave us a year to remember, thanks to the professional and inventive assistance from Progress Communications…."
Dick Vereker, Human Resources Manager, Hasbro Ireland "The valuable skills, experience and proactive approach provided by Progress Communications made our 25th Anniversary Celebrations extremely entertaining and memorable. The personal, impressive and quality service received was second to none and the contribution made by Antonina and her team certainly made a distinctive lasting impession."
Martin Lynch, Waterford Tool Company "Progress Communications' services to the RAI have been invaluable in particular at media and conference arrangements during the years. In recent times the magnificent coverage of the National Feile Bia promotion and the success of this celebration of Irish Food was due in no small part to the excellent work of Antonina Ni Dhuinn and her highly efficient and professional staff…."
Henry O'Neill, Chief Executive, Restaurants Association of Ireland