MediaHQ

In the last 30 days we’ve made 8,117 updates to the MediaHQ media contacts database. Recent media movements in the UK and Ireland include Kemi-Olivia Alemoru being named as Head of Editorial Content at Glamour UK, Michael Savage becoming Media Editor at The Guardian, Philip Ryan leaving his position of Political Editor at Media Huis Ireland to join The Sunday Times Ireland as Head of Content, Victoria J. being promoted to News Editor at the Impartial Reporter as well as 272 more you can find at MediaHQ. We’ve updated 1,087 outlets, fixed 967 bounced emails and we’ve delivered 97%+ of press release emails sent. Use us and you’ll never have to fix a bounced email again. Our users sent 2,087 press releases and had 270,836 emails delivered in the last 30 days. Want to keep your media contacts up to date? Book a demo today https://lnkd.in/dVig9tDM

In the last 30 days we’ve made 8,384 updates to the MediaHQ media contacts database. Recent media movements in the UK and Ireland include Tony Diver becoming Associate Political Editor at The Telegraph, Niamh Curran joining The Times as a reporter, Niamh Towey taking up a new position as Housing Reporter at The Irish Times, Thomas Lawrence becoming a Journalist at the Westmeath Topic as well as 236 more you can find at MediaHQ. We’ve updated 1,080 outlets, fixed 1,258 bounced emails and we’ve delivered 97%+ of press release emails sent. Use us and you’ll never have to fix a bounced email again. Our users sent 1,980 press releases and had 264,328 emails delivered in the last 30 days. Want to keep your media contacts up to date? Book a demo today https://lnkd.in/dVig9tDM

In the last 30 days we’ve made 7,717 updates to the MediaHQ media contacts database. Recent media movements in the UK and Ireland include Lauren Morris changing roles to become Live TV Editor at The Daily Mirror, namita singh becoming the India Correspondent at The Independent, Paul Sheridan becoming Group Head of Video at Mediahuis IRL, Joe Kelly joining Virgin Media Television as Researcher for the Tonight Show as well as 191 more you can find at MediaHQ. We’ve updated 1,763 outlets, fixed 1,154 bounced emails and we’ve delivered 97%+ of press release emails sent. Use us and you’ll never have to fix a bounced email again. Our users sent 1,676 press releases and had 227,167 emails delivered in the last 30 days. Want to keep your media contacts up to date? Book a demo today https://lnkd.in/dVig9tDM

Sometimes, one phone call can change everything. It was 2006, and Jack Murray was a year into running MediaHQ. Back then, we published The Irish Media Contacts Directory—a printed book that PR teams relied on for finding journalists. But let’s be honest, it wasn’t perfect. Keeping it updated was a nightmare. By the time the ink dried, some contacts had already moved on. Jack knew it wasn’t sustainable, but he didn’t know the next step. That’s when he got a call from Ken Robertson, the first-ever “Head of Mischief” at Paddy Power. After ordering a couple of copies of the directory, Ken said something that stopped Jack in his tracks tracks: "Would you ever do me a favour? Stop publishing the book and make a digital directory instead. We’ll be your first customer." Jack remembers putting the phone down and staring at his hand. It was one of those moments where everything shifts. Ken’s words were simple but game-changing. At the time, Jack didn’t know much about technology, but he knew the PR industry inside out. He started asking himself hard questions: Why do people need us? What problem are we solving? The answer? PR teams needed a way to make and shape the news agenda without spending hours on grunt work like data entry and list building. A printed book wasn’t going to cut it anymore. Within a year, we launched MediaHQ as a digital platform. It wasn’t easy—there were cash flow struggles and sleepless nights—but we built something that truly solved a problem. Today, MediaHQ connects PR teams to the right journalists, podcasters, and influencers with speed and precision. And it all started with a phone call from someone brave enough to challenge the status quo. Thanks, Ken, for that nudge. And to all entrepreneurs: listen closely when someone points out a better way. It might just change your life.

We're hiring! We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our product team as an Associate Technical Product Manager. Designed for PR and communications teams, MediaHQ is the all-in-one media contacts database and press release distribution software (SaaS) with the mission to connect your story with your audience. In this role, you will work closely with our product, research and development teams to drive data-driven decision making and product development, and the development of data-powered products and features. For more information and how to apply, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/efVK3Hzu #hiring #jobfairy #associatetechnicalproductmanager #productmanagement

We have some good change to report on. There is a significant shift to Bluesky Social. Its user base has now grown to over 26 million, including a significant number of journalists. To help our users connect with the right journalists and get more coverage for their stories, we are adding over 1,800 Bluesky Social profiles to MediaHQ’s journalist database.

“The idea that you have to build and maintain your own media listsis a total pain in the arse.” When Graeme McQueen joined daa's communications team, he quickly realised the value of MediaHQ. 🎙️ “I came into comms from journalism in 2014 and was presented with MediaHQ. I’ve learned to love it. It’s become an essential part of how we work. If I want to send a press release, having that easy solution at my fingertips is hugely beneficial—it saves time, it works, and that’s the big thing. I’ve worked in companies that didn’t have it, and you really miss it.” PR teams shouldn’t be bogged down by outdated, manual processes. MediaHQ takes the pain out of managing media lists, so you can focus on what matters most—getting your story told. Book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/dVig9tDM #MediaHQ #MediaRelations #PR2025 #Efficiency #DAA #Storytelling #PRTools

One of the key elements of exceptional media relations is brilliant research. Who are the relevant media in your audience and what are their contact details? No PR professional wants bouncing emails. MediaHQ has developed a unique proprietary way of delivering exceptional media contacts - this is backed up by stellar numbers. Here is how our research performed in 2024. 📧 3.4M Emails Delivered – We made sure our users’ press releases landed in the right inboxes. 🔒 97%+ Email Delivery Rate – Say goodbye to bounce-back emails. We’ve got you covered. 📢 26,638 Press Releases Sent – More stories told, more impact made. Simple as that. 🔄 41,100 Contacts Updated – No more outdated lists. Keep your contacts fresh and ready. 📡 10,418 Media Outlets Updated – Always reach the right media with the latest info. 🔧 15,024 Bounced Emails Fixed – Bounce issues? Solved. 📥 Swipe through the PDF carousel to see how we made it happen in 2024. Want to keep your media contacts up to date? Book a demo today https://lnkd.in/et-ygyys #MediaHQ #PRTools #EmailMarketing #PressReleaseSuccess #PRPros #MediaRelations #2024PR #BetterPR #PRTech #PRWins

“It’s like having someone on it the whole time.” That's what media relations using MediaHQ is like. Keeping media contacts up-to-date is one of the most time-consuming jobs in PR. It’s not glamorous, but it’s essential. Without accurate, reliable media lists, your campaigns fall apart—emails bounce, journalists are missed, and your story doesn’t get told. Donna Parsons, PR & Advocacy Director at THINKHOUSE, shares why MediaHQ has become an essential tool for her team: 🎙️ “It’s extremely useful. At the fundamental level, it’s keeping accurate updates of media—who they are, where they are, what their contact details are. Without MediaHQ, it would be someone’s full-time job. It’s easy to underestimate how important that is—until you don’t have it.” MediaHQ works like an extension of your team—automating the heavy lifting so you can focus on strategy, creativity, and results. Ready to take the grunt work out of media relations in 2025? Book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/dVig9tDM #MediaHQ #MediaRelations #PRTools #Thinkhouse #PR2025 #Efficiency

When you start out, you just want someone to be brave enough to take a chance on you. 15 years ago, the first version of the MediaHQ software went live, and we took a leap into the unknown. We asked PR professionals to take a leap of faith—put down the printed media directory book they’d relied on for decades and embrace technology to transform media relations. And they did. Trócaire, Barnardos Ireland, Health Research Board (HRB), daa, the European Parliament, Paddy Power, University of Galway, World Vision Ireland, Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s, Skillnet Ireland, Enable Ireland, South East Technological University, University College Cork, Bothar, and Dogs Trust were the first 15 organisations to trust us. Their belief in an ambitious Irish start-up laid the foundation for everything MediaHQ has become today. In the 15 years since, we’ve grown, evolved, and innovated. But their bravery and trust continue to inspire us. To those who took that chance 15 years ago: thank you. Stay tuned as we share more about their journeys—and how MediaHQ continues to help PR teams tell better stories, reach wider audiences, and drive more impact. (This is me back at the start with the late great Mike Burns who founded the Irish Media Contacts Directory which I bought in 2006. #MediaHQ #15Years #PRInnovation #MediaRelations #Storytelling #IrishStartUp