About Us
We go beyond for our clients.
A full-service Communications agency, dedicated to excellence.
We are data-driven; using insights to create high impact integrated communications across digital and all earned channels.
We curate and deliver traditional and digital campaigns that not only grab attention but really connect with audiences to bring lasting value to our clients.
This is what enables us to grow and prosper, together with our clients.
Our History
Káno Communications was originally founded in 1989 as Financial and Corporate Communications. From 2000, the firm was part of Weber Shandwick, one of the world’s largest communications and engagement agencies. Following an MBO in 2020, the firm rebranded as Káno Communications, a fully independent agency and Irish market partner to Weber Shandwick. The agency also continues to provide clients with seamless all-island communications solutions through its relationship with Weber Shandwick's Northern Ireland partner, Open Strategic Communications.
Our Philosophy
Our brand inspired by the Ancient Greek word KÁNO, meaning 'do', is part of our philosophy. This philosophy represents the agency’s simple can ‘do’ client-focused approach providing best-in-class strategic counsel that delivers real and measurable results.
Our Services
A range of services for national and international companies, brands, and organisations through a variety of specialities within our key practice groups: Corporate, Consumer Brand, Financial, Issue Management, Healthcare and Technology.
- Content creation & production
- Corporate strategy
- Crisis management
- Sustainability environmental strategy
- Diversity, equity & inclusion strategy
- Event management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Employee engagement
- Influencer marketing
- Media relations & training
- Public affairs
- Social media
- Social purpose
Our Management Team
We are a full-service communications agency with a team dedicated to excellence in what we do and how we achieve it. We think big, but we ensure we get the basics right.
Siobhan Molloy
Norman Pratt
Kevin Neilan
Managing Director
Siobhan Molloy
Siobhan is one of Ireland’s most experienced PR and PA professionals, developing and delivering communications and stakeholder engagement programmes for a wide range of clients from state bodies to global businesses. She is the lead communications advisor for some of Ireland’s largest FMCG, financial companies and State bodies and her issue and crisis management skills are second to none. She has led teams that have won nine national PRCA ‘Excellence in Communications’ awards for Corporate, PA, B2B and Issue Management communications.Email:smolloy@kano.ie
Director, Brand
Norman Pratt
Norman is a strategic thinker with a flair for fresh and innovative ideas. He has devised award-winning campaigns for leading Irish and international brands.
Over the years he has overseen some of Ireland’s most high-profile and impactful brand launches as well as many leading consumer information campaigns. He is an insightful communicator with a deep understanding of what it takes to create PR campaigns with real cut-through across owned and earned channels.
Email:npratt@kano.ie
Financial Director
Kevin Neilan
Kevin is responsible for the financial management of the company.
A member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Kevin was previously Financial Controller of the Weber Shandwick offices in Belfast and Dublin for over 25 years.
Email:kneilan@kano.ie
Go Beyond
Partners shaping the Irish communications landscape
Káno Communications was formed in the 1980s as Financial and Corporate Communications. In 2000, we became part of Weber Shandwick, one of the world’s largest communications agencies and since 2020, following an MBO, we became their Partner in the Irish market.