Dublin-based ad agency ICAN has announced the appointment of Ciarán Farrell as business development manager, and Patrick McConville as strategic media manager. Farrell has over 12 years experience in traditional and online marketing, business development and technology. He joins having spent three years working with legal technologies firm, Kroll Ontrack. He holds a degree in Business Information Management, a Diploma in Public Relations from the PRII, and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute. 
Patrick McConville has over 7 years experience in strategic media planning and buying. Prior to ICAN, he was a senior media planner with AV Browne Group. He holds a degree in Communication, Advertising and Marketing from the University of Ulster, Belfast.
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