Heineken’s “Pub Succession” seeks new McLoughlin to keep iconic Irish pub alive

By on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Heineken has launched a bold new campaign, Pub Succession, aiming to preserve a cherished piece of Irish heritage the legendary McLoughlin’s Pub on Achill Island.

Co-created with agencies LePub and Publicis Dublin, the initiative seeks a worthy successor to keep the McLoughlin name above the door for generations to come.

With family-run Irish pubs facing a succession crisis, Heineken is taking its search global, calling on 88 million Irish descendants worldwide to step forward for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The chosen candidate will receive mentorship, business support, and a chance to reconnect with Ireland through this cultural homecoming.

This campaign is part of Heineken’s broader For the Love of Pubs initiative, which champions the preservation of Ireland’s vibrant pub culture.

More than just a recruitment drive, Pub Succession is a heartfelt call to keep the spirit of community and tradition alive.

Credits

HEINEKEN GLOBAL
Head of Global Heineken® and Premium Brands: Nabil Nasser
Heineken® Global Brand Strategy and Communication Director: Daniela Iebba
Heineken® Brand Global PR Lead: Jonathan O’Lone
Heineken® Global Communication Manager: Guilherme De Marchi Retz
Heineken® Global Communication Manager: Nalini Bhagwandin
Heineken® Global Communication Manager: Alexander Drake
Heineken® Global Communication Manager: Alessandra Cavarra
Heineken® Global Digital Manager: Bob van Iersel
HEINEKEN IRELAND
Heineken® Ireland Marketing Director: Fiona Curtin
Heineken® Ireland Marketing Manager: Mark Noble
Heineken® Ireland Senior Brand Manager: Rachael Crawley
Heineken® Ireland Brand Manager: Colin Doyle
LEPUB MILAN
Global CEO LePub, CCO LePub Worldwide: Bruno Bertelli
Global Chief Creative Officer: Cristiana Boccassini
Co-Chief Creative Officer: Mihnea Gheorghiu
Executive Creative Director: Eoin Sherry
Executive Creative Director: Gaston Soto
Associate Creative Director: Julien Lefevre
Associate Creative Director: David Campese
Head of Art: Andrea Ferlauto
Senior Designer: Fabio Iacomino
Art Director: Manuela Ghein Lombardi
Copywriter: Natasha Anatra
Global Head of PR & Communication: Isabella Cecconi
Senior PR Manager: Luca Orioli
Head of Strategy: James Moore
Global Client Service Director: Shirine Aoun
Client Service Director: Ilaria Castiglioni
Global Account Director: Gonzalo Gutierrez
Account Manager: Francesca Gatti
Executive Producer: Courtney Trent
Head of Digital Production: Vittorio Cafiero
Digital Producer and Project Manager: Kejsi HaxhiPUBLICIS DUBLIN
Board Creative Director: Ger Roe
Creative Director: Peter Dobbyn
Group Account Director: Ruth McCormack
Strategy Director: Adriano Eliezer
Account Director: Gemma Sherlock
Senior Agency Producer: Rachel Murray
Technical Lead: Cian McIntyre
IRELAND PR & ADVOCACY – THINKHOUSE
Founder and Head of Creative Innovation: Jane McDaid
Group Director, PR & Advocacy: Laura Wall
Senior Account Manager, PR & Advocacy: Lucy Carroll
GLOBAL PR & COORDINATION – THE ROMANS
Managing Director: Kate Brazier
Creative Director: Dan Roberts
Associate Director: Liam O’Brien
Senior Account Director: Sophie Lambert-Russell
Account Director: Normandie Tottman
Account Executives: Rebecca Kapoor, Abbie Goodman
US PR – M BOOTH
Senior Vice President, Client Lead: Sally Alfis
Vice President: Alex Williams
Account Supervisor: Theo Luterman
MEDIA AGENCY- DENTSU Red Star Ireland
Chief Operations Officer: Ian Mc Grath
Senior Account Manager: Aoife Higgins
MEDIA AGENCY – DENTSU Red Star U.S.
Client Lead: Corina Li
OOH Lead: Maisie Wong
Print Lead: Kathleen Brogan
MEDIA AGENCY – Dentsu IPROSPECT Australia
Client Director: Luke Amasi
Head of Client Partnerships: Jason Smith
Managing Director: Marcelle Hoyek
PRODUCTION
Director: Dermot Malone
Production Company: Banjoman
Head of Production: Matt D’Arcy
Producer: Keith Bradley
DOP: Luke Jacobs
POST-PRODUCTION
Editor: Rob Hergarty
Post Producer: Dafydd Upsdell
Colour Grading: Gabha
Colourist: Andrew Francis
Sound design & Mix: Folding Waves

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