The Digital Committee

David Connor, Founder and Chief Strategy & Innovation Office at eightytwenty/4D

David is a member of the digital committee and has recently joined the board of the IDMA. He is also a member of the Digital Steering Committee at IAPI. Having co-founded Pareto 3D and digital content agency Sector7, David launched eightytwenty/interactive over 5 years ago which has built a reputation as being one of Ireland's most innovative digital shops. eightytwenty has gone on to become the first Irish agency to join a global digital group after joining the Havas Worldwide 4D network in March 2011. David has been behind some of the most ground breaking work in Ireland for brands such as Bank of Ireland, Toyota, Lynx, Nokia, and Meteor to name but a few. His interest is firmly based in understanding consumer behaviour and latest trends.

John Canacott, Managing Director, Publicis D

John has over twenty years' experience in Marketing Communications and specialises in Integration of marketing and sales services, with a particular emphasis on digital integration. He works with a range of leading organisations in Ireland including BSkyB, Ulster Bank, Renault, Sanofi-Aventis and is driven by measurable creativity. John holds an MBA from Durham University Business School and is currently studying for a doctorate (DBA) on the area of integration and measurement, with an emphasis on the role of digital solutions in delivering improved efficiencies and effectiveness.

James Dunne, Digital Planner, Target McConnells

James has worked in digital brand strategy since he started his career with Ericsson Telekom in 1999. Since then, he’s been on the agency side of the table at home and abroad with top shops (Boondoggle, MRM, Y&R Brands and Bluecube) developing digital engagement for brands like Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Heineken, Jameson, Microsoft and Vodafone – and most famously for Mr. Tayto. 

A regular contributor to the digital marketing debate, he lives for ideas that bring brands and consumers together - so much so he is often accused of being a bit of a geek.