Patricia Murphy
Patricia Murphy
Patricia Murphy joined Havas Group in October 2019 as a Senior Editor and Writer. She has a background in digital journalism and has previously worked with SWNS Media Group in New York and Independent News & Media in Dublin, Ireland. She loves to chat and tell stories – the crazier they are the better! She is happiest when awaiting something delicious in a new restaurant and wishes she could bottle the feeling you have when you’re en route to your holiday destination.
She is happiest by the ocean and has a long term dream of owning a beach house and spending her days eating cheese and reading novels.
Author posts
Elevating the Customer Experience
Tracey Barber, Global Chief Marketing Officer, and Yann Doussot, Global Chief Operations Officer, on the development of an international network dedicated to building meaningful customer experiences.
Building Constellations
Executive Managing Partner of Havas North America and Global Chief Client Officer Stephanie Nerlich says her greatest challenge is gaining and retaining an unfair share of the industry's talent.
Fueled by Nostalgia
Nicolas Lautier, Creative Director of BETC, believes it was the “French touch” that perfected the agency’s latest campaign for Citroën.
Filling Stadiums with Meaningful Stories
Village X’s Tara Erickson and Tony Morrone share the creative process behind “#CutoutOverdoses,” a campaign which showcased the diverse experiences of those who lost their lives to opioids.
Rewriting the Kama Sutra
Havas London’s latest campaign for Durex tackles censorship surrounding anal sex says Elliot Harris, RB Global Executive Creative Director and Creative Partner at the agency.
The Reality of Veteran Homelessness
A new campaign by Havas Chicago explores the stories of US Veterans who battled homelessness after serving their country.
Feeling Less Alone
Rebecca Colon-Martins, HR Generalist at Havas Media, banded together with colleagues to celebrate the Latinx community across Havas North America and mark Hispanic Heritage Month with meaning.
Be the Change You Want to See
Global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Manager Maria Escobar Granet’s career was influenced by her personal drive to tackle injustice and inequality in the world.
Dare! #2
For the second edition of Dare! we worked with our agency Socialus Marketingas in Lithuania.
Covid-19: Opening Doors for Creativity
Havas Life Düsseldorf tackles Covid anxiety with an innovative 3D printed door handle, operated by a simple touch of the elbow.
Covid-19: Do Good or Get Out
The collective Covid-19 experience will change consumers’ expectations of brands forever says Marianna Ruiz, Group Creative Director of Havas Chicago.
Creativity in Covid-19 Chaos
Republica Havas strikes a unique client partnership that defines meaningful and saves jobs in the agency's home city of Miami, Florida.
Returning Home
Lizzie Nolan chats about moving back to the UK after a decade in Singapore to take up her new role as EVP and Managing Director of Strategy and Insights at Havas International.
Inclusion in Sport
Chief Creative Officer of Havas Spain, Jesús Lada, on the Santander Campaign that allowed blind and visually impaired fans to “see” football for the first time.
Reinvigorating the Archives
Ekino’s Ky Lân Vu Tong and Kirell Benzi on Ekino’s incredible capabilities and how a 3D data dome brought to life decades of untouched archives to engage music fans.
Spread Your Wings Abroad
Lynn Chinnock of Red Havas Australia talks about her career journey into marketing and how a stint in Asia benefited her personally and professionally.
A Day In The Life
Havas London encourages school-leavers and career-changers to consider teaching in heartfelt campaign for the UK’s Department of Education.
Addressing the ‘Drought’ of Impactful Storytelling
Chief Creative Officer of Havas Chicago, John Norman, talks about his beginnings in “the heart and soul of Dallas”, and why the human truth must be at the center of effective storytelling.
Tackling Misinformation on the Pitch
Havas Health & You and ABCVac take a guerilla approach in the wake of a measles outbreak.
Strength in Numbers (And Measurement)
Global Head of Mx Measurement Neala Brown chats about the power of analytics in advertising and why she’s ready to “Let It Go” when it comes to Frozen.
Meaningful Media in Action
Havas Media’s Cammy Keiler talks about a futuristic, holographic campaign for PUMA that made a statement during NBA All-Star Weekend.
Responding to Crisis
Havas Sports & Entertainment Australia’s Niamh Conroy talks about how her team guided NRMA Insurance to react in the midst of the devastating bushfires in New South Wales.
Making It Meaningful With Real Stories
Havas Paris relaunched FDJ’s Loto® with a sweet film that focused on the simple lives of winners before they became millionaires.
Inside STATION F
Startup Partnerships Manager Romain Reveillere takes us on a tour of STATION F, Havas’ incredible startup incubator housed in a former train station.
A Force for Good
“The days of merely selling a product or a service are numbered,” says Group Managing Director of Havas Malaysia Andrew Lee.
Full of Beans
Senior Art Director Patrick Comer and Senior Creative Nick Wavish of Havas London tackle Veganuary in latest campaign for Heinz.
Design That Impacts
TRIPTK Design’s Daniel Arenas talks about life at the helm of the brand consultancy's latest venture.
Matching Thrillers with Tunes
BETC showcased the true power of our Vivendi partnership in a unique event that paired the electrifying work of author Harlan Coben with the thrilling music of composer Hildur Guðnadóttir.
Happy Chinese New Year!
CEO of Havas Yannick Bolloré wishes our Chinese colleagues a happy and prosperous celebration as they share their hopes for the Year of the Rat.
Taking Over the World
Ben Sun, Chief Creative Director of Havas Group China and General Manager of Havas Shanghai on the campaign that connects the world with TsingTao Brewery.
Thrilling a New Generation
BETC/Havas and PUMA celebrate the anniversary of Pelé’s thousandth goal by exciting a new audience with his magic.
Health at Heart
Sue Le, of Havas Health and Red Havas in Vietnam, talks about the country’s bustling healthcare market and why she is a “Woman to Watch” in 2020.
Hitting the Right Note
Creative Director of Agence W Paris, Paul Groves, says a musically focused campaign reinvigorates the ibis customer experience.
Adman with a Global Vision
Regional Manager for Havas Africa (Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania), Joshua Kamugabirwe, says African marketers need to hold themselves to world-class standards.
Christmas Ads That Sleigh
The most heart-warming and festive campaigns from across the Havas network.
The Dark Side of Green Technology
Consumers may think they are making a conscientious decision when opting for an electric car, but Havas Prague questions whether it really is such a good deed.
Dreamers and Doers
A new film from BETC sets Leroy Merlin up as “the brand of homes” and, more importantly, families, says Executive Creative Director and VP of BETC Paris, Olivier Apers.
Run-Believable
Havas Vietnam’s Chi Nguyen Linh on how her passion for running makes her a stronger leader and an inspiration to her team.
Gamer Goals
Pierre Acuña of Havas Sports & Entertainment on connecting iconic fashion house Louis Vuitton with more than 100 million gamers worldwide.
Tackling Ageism in Advertising
Havas Dublin’s Adrian Fitz-Simon talks about a career that’s led him to his latest accolade, the inaugural Cannes Grey Lion.
Building an Ethos of Sustainability
Havas Media delves into the partnership between Citi and Global Citizen at this year’s Fast Company Innovation Festival
The Power of One
Havas Milan and Coop’s latest campaign takes viewers on a journey through the eyes of a determined shopping cart.
Bringing Traditions to Life
HR Regional Director of Mexico and Latin America, Francisco Monterrubio Santa Maria, talks about the importance of celebrating Día de Muertos as a village.
Advertising by Day, Author by Night
Havas North America’s Tim Maleeny on the release of his fifth novel and how he juggles his career in advertising with his passion for storytelling.
Self-Care from the Inside Out
A campaign focused on suicide prevention encourages teens to look after themselves, and highlights a personal story for one Havas Londoner.
Thousands of Girls Living Free of Fear
A partnership with Vogue Australia elevated Havas Melbourne and World Vision’s award-winning “1000 Girls” campaign
Engineering the Future
Lego’s “Rebuild the World” campaign is the key to unlocking the brand’s future success, say BETC’s Valérie Chidlovski and Agnès Cavard.
Who Can You Trust?
Havas Media Group and the WSJ | Barron’s Group’s “Trust in News” study looks at marketers and the public’s relationship with the news media in an age of disinformation.
Giving a Voice to Mental Health
Havas New York’s Alexis De Montaigu on how the “Speak Your Mind” campaign showcased the effectiveness of the Havas Village model.
