Becoming an IAPI member means that you are joining the most pro-active and collaborative group of businesses working in the Commercial Creative and Communications industry.
IAPI’s purpose is to promote the industry as a vital part of Ireland’s future growth as we believe that our members provide the long-lasting, strategic and creative thinking for clients’ brands that is transformative.
1. Advocacy at Domestic & International level - Collaborating with trade bodies (IOD, Ibec, MII, AAI, Marketing Society) to highlight the value of advertising and brand communications.
2. Promotion & PR - Promoting Ireland as a Centre of Excellence for commercial creativity in partnership with Enterprise Ireland (www.creativeisnative.com) and showcasing members' campaigns through IAPI’s communication channels and social media.
3. Nurturing, promoting and attracting Young Talent – Cannes Young Lions, Eurobest Young Creative Competition and STEPS Mentoring programme only available to IAPI members.
4. TUD Accredited CPD Modules - micro-credentials heavily subsidised to IAPI members.
5. DEI support for existing and new talent – e.g. Female Futures, NEIC transition year programme, BiTC world of work programme.
6. Employee Assistance Programme though smash – available to all IAPI workforce and their immediate families run by Spectrum Health.
7. Policy guidelines & up-to-date Services Contracts – provided by Hayes Solicitors and updated annually. You will also have access to other best practice policies e.g. Pitch Charters.
8. Inspirational in-person events – Atleast 5 flagship events a year, featuring thought leaders in the industry at heavily subsidised rates.
9. Shaping the industry – IAPI members have the opportunity to work on key initiatives that will shape the future of the industry.
10. Effie Awards - IAPI are the operators of Effie Awards Ireland. These awards serve as a platform to recognise not only the creativity and innovation behind campaigns but also their measurable impact on business objectives. IAPI also celebrate this for our membership with our industry-wide campaign "Our Member Agencies Deliver Real Business Results."
Most importantly though, join us to add your voice to the collective and make sure your industry is respected and valued. We would love you to join the 60+ companies that are already enjoying IAPI membership and helping shape the work that we do.
A Voice
IAPI works on your behalf when it comes to all the structures that support our industry. As individual agencies or individuals we are weak, but as a group we can speak with a strong voice.
Essential up to date knowledge
Marketers and Members receive regular updates on member news via our weekly e-newsletter, this website, our blog and on social media. We keep you up to date on policy campaigns, industry news and regulatory changes.
Build a network
Even with the latest training and qualifications provided by IAPI, you can’t do it alone. You need a network. Your membership gives you a means to build your own network at our varied programmes of talks and seminars.
Free member events are throughout the year covering a range of industry related topics. You can find out more about our upcoming events on the events calendar.
It’s simple.
- Download and complete the corporate membership application form.
- Undergo financial & legal checks.
- Have your application approved by the IAPI Board.
“If IAPI wasn’t around we would have to invent it, such are the collective challenges facing our industry” - Liam McDonnell, CEO, Dentsu