Current Offers

Eurovision 2012


Why Eurovision?

Following on from their success last year, Jedward will become the first act to represent Ireland for Eurovision two years in a row. Last year, they finished 8th in the contest, the highest result for Ireland in 11 years. The contest achieved record viewing figures, peaking at almost 1.5 million viewers when the votes from around Europe were being announced*. This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in May, with Ireland competing in the first semi-final on Tuesday May 22nd.

5 things you may not have known about last year's Eurovision Song Contest:

  • On 14th May 2011, Jedwardmania resulted in the Eurovision Song Contest achieving its highest audience figure in Ireland for 15 years
  • The programme, which lasted almost 3 ˝ hours was watched by an average audience of 1,182,700 viewers**
  • Jedward clearly held a particular appeal for young Irish viewers - the average programme rating of 27.0 for Adults 15-24 was the highest rating achieved by any programme on any channel since Eastenders on RTÉ One on Christmas Day 2002 when Jamie Mitchell died***
  • It achieved an average rating of 33.23 for HK with Kids, making it the second-highest rating programme last year across all channels for this audience after The Late Late Toy Show
  • The programme reached 57% of all HK with Kids
  • Source: TAM Ireland Ltd / Nielsen TAM >
    * Average 000's, Actual Figure: 1,464,600 / Individuals 4+ / Consolidated / 10.30-10.45pm
    ** Average 000's / Individuals 4+ / Consolidated
    *** Based on Top Programmes up-to-and including 14th May 2011

     

    The Offer

  • The Semi-Final (Tuesday 22nd May)

    30 second spot = €6,000

  • The Final (Saturday 26th May)

    30 second spot in the Final if Jedward qualify = €10,000
    30 second spot in the event that Jedward don't make it to the Final = €5,000

     

    Terms & Conditions

  • PIB is available at 25% premium
  • There is very limited availability so bookings will be accepted on a first come basis
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    For further information please contact:

    Laura Lester on (01) 208 2562 or email laura.lester@rte.ie

    Emer O'Connell on (01) 208 2326 or email emer.oconnell@rte.ie

    Ruth Kennedy on (01) 208 2560 or email ruth.kennedy@rte.ie

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    GAA All-Ireland Football and Hurling Championships 2012


    The Offer

  • Total Package: €75,000 (10 games)
  • This price includes 1 x 30" spot in each of the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Final matches on RTÉ.

    Spots will be rotated when necessary between centre and in/out breaks.

  • Centre Break only spots in individual Quarter Finals / Semi-Finals / Finals:

  • - Quarter-Finals: €4,500
    - Semi-Finals: €7,000
    - Finals: €20,000

  • PIB (Position In Break) available at additional 25%
  • Prices for all other games / breaks are available upon request
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    For further information please contact:

    Laura Lester on (01) 208 2562 or email laura.lester@rte.ie

    Emer O'Connell on (01) 208 2326 or email emer.oconnell@rte.ie

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    Guinness Series Autumn Internationals 2012


    TX Times

    Saturday 10th November 2012: Ireland v South Africa

    Saturday 24th November 2012: Ireland v Argentina


    The Offer

  • €15,000 includes 1 x 30" spot in each game
  • 30 sec Half-Time spot rates for individual game:
  • - €10,000 - Ireland v South Africa

    - €7,500 - Ireland v Argentina

  • PIB (Position In Break) available at additional 25%
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    For further information please contact:

    RTÉ Media Sales - Television

    Laura Lester on (01) 208 2562 or email laura.lester@rte.ie

    Emer O'Connell on (01) 208 2326 or email emer.oconnell@rte.ie

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    The Late Late Toy Show 2012


    TX Time

    Friday 30th November 2012, 9.30pm, RTÉ One

    PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE


    What you need to know...

    • Last year's Toy Story-themed show beat the previous year's record-breaking audience. It was watched by an average of 1,528,800 people1, an increase of just over 60,000 viewers on 2010's record-breaking audience of 1,466,600* viewers
    • In 2010, The Late Late Toy Show ranked as the highest-rating programme of the latest decade among Irish viewers
    • The average audience for the Toy Show has grown each year since Ryan Tubridy first hosted it back in 2009. The 2010 show was the highest rating Late Late Toy Show since 1994 so to grow the audience again in 2011 was a phenomenal achievement
    • The 2011 show achieved average share figures of 76% for HK with Kids and 86% for Kids, proving its enduring popularity with Irish viewers, both young and old. The average programme ratings for HK with Kids and Kids were 52.94 and 48.83 respectively!
    • The repeat of last year's programme, which ran on Sunday 4th December from 3-5pm achieved average ratings of 5.12 for HK with Kids and 7.03 for Kids
    • Last year's show also attracted significantly more young Adults compared to the previous year. The average consolidated rating for Adults aged 15-34 at 31.95 represented an increase of 15% on 2010
    • With an average Adult rating of 35.03, the programme ranked as the highest rating programme on Irish Television last year across all channels

    Source: TAM Ireland Ltd / Nielsen TAM
    * Average 000s / Consolidated / Individuals 4+ both for 2010 & 2011
    All figures quoted based on Consolidated

    The Offer

  • €25,000 to include 1 x 30" spot in the Late Late Toy Show Live programme & 1 x 30" spot in the repeat programme
  • PIB (Position In Break) available at additional 25%
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    For further information please contact:

    Laura Lester on (01) 208 2562 or email laura.lester@rte.ie

    Emer O'Connell on (01) 208 2326 or email emer.oconnell@rte.ie

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    UEFA Euro 2012 Championships


    The Offer

    RTÉ Television has a total of six package types on offer around this summer's UEFA Euro 2012 championships, as well as individual spot request prices.
    Please also note that all the Euro 2012 live matches will be simulcast online, including TV commercials & stings.

    Please note that we will only accept bookings from 9.30am on Monday the 27th of February



    Package Availability Update, 3rd April

    Packages 1 - 2: Availablity remaining

    Packages 3 - 6: Half-Time PIB Selectivity sold out!


    Contact Details

    Laura Lester, Head of Implementation on:
    Tel: (01) 208 2562
    Email laura.lester@rte.ie

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