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5/29/2015

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By: Erica Batyko
On May 22, Ireland became the first nation to legalize gay marriage through popular vote. The country was strongly split in the months leading up to the election tied between those seeking change and those wishing to stick to traditional values. 

The polls showed that the “yes” vote had an early lead, but there was concern that citizens were being dishonest in polls. There also was concern that many people in favor of the “yes” vote were ineligible to vote. 

With the election drawing nearer concern grew that the vote would not pass. More than 3 million people were eligible to vote, including 60,000 people who had moved abroad in the last 18 months. 

Several expats realized that they could make the difference and launched the campaign #hometovote. The campaign encouraged expats to return to Ireland to vote yes. The campaign was made up of accounts like @gettheboattovote, which exploded on Twitter with pictures and stories of people coming home to vote. 

One popular story followed Twitter user @kDamo an Irishman living in Edinburgh, who wasn’t planning on returning home to vote. He realized on the day of the election that he was eligible to vote. His Twitter account was followed by hundreds of people as he raced home in time to vote. His most popular tweet of his arrival at the polling station received 795 favorites and 300 retweets. 

The vote passed with 62.1% of the population voting for marriage equality. The #hometovote campaign brought success with producing more than 48,00 tweets in 24 hours, according to The Irish Times. 

#Hometovote shows the power of social media in politics. In a short span of time expats mobilized and returned home to help make the difference in the vote. The hashtag also raised awareness of the referendum around the world as it began to trend on Twitter. Social media has become a powerful force that can turn the tide of an election simply by following the journey of voters coming home. 
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Dublin performers shape city's atmosphere

5/22/2015

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by Meghan Caprez & Rachael Denny

Live performance is a huge part of the culture and atmosphere of Dublin. By exploring the city, especially the Temple Bar area, we were able to see many talented artists at work. From busking on Grafton Street to playing in local pubs, entertainers were everywhere in Dublin. We compiled this video to give just a taste of what live performance is like in Dublin.
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Adventure is out there: My time abroad

5/22/2015

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by Rachael Denny

Traveling abroad is scary, yet exciting. This is my first time going outside of the United States. Getting the opportunity to experience Dublin and London is something I’ve only dreamed about. After a long plane ride and carting my 50-pound suitcase upstairs to my hostel, I was able to relax and enjoy the sights in Dublin. Some of my favorite things I have done so far are the Dublin Castle, Trinity College and visiting local restaurants and shops. 

Another thing I have enjoyed is being able to visit an advertising agency in Dublin. On Tuesday, we took a trip to Publicis Dublin, where we gained insight about the industry, clients and projects the agency has worked on. Rory O’Rourke, the strategic planner for Publicis, gave some great examples of how Irish advertising is different than American advertising. O’ Rourke said that pharmaceuticals are not advertised in Ireland, which is the complete opposite from the United States.

Another factor is that the Irish tend to be more cynical towards advertising then Americans because they know/ are fully aware that advertisers are trying to sell their products for profit, so their ads are not always realistic. Political advertising is also different in Ireland. Political ads tend to be more positive and bashing opponents is less frequent. Getting insight from an agency in another country was so beneficial and eye opening.

I am beyond excited to travel to London. Make sure to follow my classmates and I on our journey in Europe. Search Global Ad and PR on Facebook and Twitter.

Cheers,
Rachael       


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Entertainers for the TÁ (Yes) Vote

5/21/2015

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by Erica Batyko

Wandering through the streets of Dublin passersby are berated with signs saying “yes” or “no.” Ireland is about to vote on marriage equality. It is the first country to put the issue to popular vote.

Dubliners have hit the streets to raise awareness of the issue and secure the vote. Marriage equality is a controversial issue in the country where voters are deciding whether to embrace change or stick to the status quo. The world’s eyes are on Ireland as the outcome may define how marriage equality is viewed in other nations.

In order to get the word out the vote yes supports have placed signs throughout several cities and setup headquarters in Dublin. Campaigners have reached out to locals and celebrities to help spread support of the issue.

On May 18, Comedy Crunch hosted comedians to entertain a large crowd of Dubliners and international visitors. Two Irish comedians and a Canadian headliner performed and each had a special message for the crowd. The comedians began their routines by explaining the referendum and asking the audience to vote yes for marriage equality.

Each comedian appealed to the audience to make their voices heard and to vote for the sake of equal rights and to show the world what Ireland stands for. The message though similar to most of the signs on the street, carried more power. The room was filled with people from more than half a dozen countries, several of whom were unaware the referendum is occurring.

Entertainers have power. They reach diverse crowds who give them their full attention. In less than two minutes people from around the world gained information about the referendum and could use that information to make a decision or to educate others.  

You don’t need a headliner or a rock star to make your message heard. Even a couple performers in a cramped basement can reach an audience and make a difference.

The referendum is being held on May 22. If the yes vote gains the majority Ireland will become the 19th country to legalize gay marriage following Scotland and Luxembourg.  

Countries That Legalized Gay Marriage



2000- Netherlands

2003- Belgium

2005- Canada

2005- Spain

2006- South Africa

2009-Sweden

2009-Norway

2010- Portugal

2010- Iceland

2010- Argentina

2012- Denmark

2013- Uruguay

2013- New Zealand

2013- France

2013- England/ Wales

2013- Brazil

2014- Luxembourg

2014- Scotland

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Dublin band brings sound to the streets

5/20/2015

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by Meghan Caprez

Where can you find a band whose EP hit the number one spot on iTunes in Dublin? Performing on Grafton Street, of course.

As a native Ohioan, I’d never experienced a culture where live entertainment was so integrated into everyday life. In Dublin, buskers can be found on many street corners, and artists perform daily in pubs. I discovered Keywest, a pop/rock band that has seen some pretty major success in Ireland, while I was exploring Dublin my first few days here.

Founded by Irishmen Andy “Kav” Kavanagh and Andrew “Glove” Glover, who originally performed as a two-man group, the band added three U.K. natives – Sam Marder, Jimi Lock and Harry “H” Sullivan – to become Keywest in 2011. Since then, the group has released an album (“The Message”) and several EPs and continues to perform live on Grafton Street. Keywest will be going on tour in the U.K. and Ireland later this year.

“We like to see the reactions from people,” Glover said about performing live. “We feed off it. We’ve done a few big gigs which was a taste for us.”

Glover said the group constantly works to promote itself, both in person and online. As of May 2015, the group has more than 55,000 followers on Facebook, 25,000 followers on Twitter and 3,600 followers on Instagram.

“I think it’s split for us between getting out and performing and our online media presence,” Glover said. “Our Facebook is quite diverse, which is good when we want to expand to other places. Our fan base will already be there.”

The band’s diverse fan base can be linked back to its live performances on Grafton Street.

“We can play to 20 nationalities at a time,” Glover said. “Grafton Street is quite diverse. You don’t have to be Irish to like us.”

When asked what Keywest wants to tell the world, Glover stopped a moment to think. While he paused, Lock jumped in to say, “You can’t get rid of us. We’re a sexy virus,” a virus that has infected people who have heard their music throughout the world.

By busking on Grafton Street and amassing an international following on social media, Keywest is solidifying itself as truly global artist.

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