The Creative & Communications Association is the business representative organisation for Ireland’s creative and communications industry.
We represent and support our members with clarity of purpose: to enhance and future proof the creative and communications industry in Ireland.
We empower business operating in the creative and communications sector through a strong industry voice, influence with government, sector expertise, and a network for learning and collaboration.
Our member companies range from indigenous to multinational businesses, delivering professional strategic services to both public and private sector clients. Our members employ 80% of the sector’s workforce, delivering services that grow businesses, shape public understanding, and drive behaviour change that benefits both the economy and society.
Their expertise spans Media and Creative, Advertising, Public Relations and Affairs, Sponsorship, Events and Experiential design, Digital and Research and Strategic Consultancy.
Meet Our Executive Team
Our executive team, led by CEO Siobhán Masterson is responsible for delivering professional member services, leading the industry with clear purpose and vision as well as implementing strategic priorities which include an ambitious transformation agenda.
Our Values
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are elected senior leaders from our membership charged with leading and directing the Association. Chaired by the President, our Board are trained in accordance with best practice in corporate governance. They act collectively for the Association, safeguarding its independence and sustainability.
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland was established in 1964. It underwent a name change to the Creative & Communications Association in 2026 to facilitate a strategic transformation for the organisation to meet the future needs of members.
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland is becoming The Creative & Communications Association of Ireland.
