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About us
Business Talk is all about people. Our mission is clear: to shape perceptions, to build trust, and to expertly guide our clients in all their communications needs.
We understand the pivotal role that reputation plays in shaping the course of your business. We want your audience to place their trust in you and the services you provide.
Peter Mitchell, Principal

Seasoned Communication Professionals

At Business Talk, we are experts in financial services and business communications.

Founded in 2003 by Peter Mitchell, our agency has been the driving force behind numerous successful campaigns that have reshaped corporate and consumer perceptions in the financial sector. We have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to understand exactly what our clients need from a communication campaign, and we have the skill set to successfully achieve it.

In addition to our suite of PR services, we act as business consultants to a range of corporate and SME clients in the property, banking, insurance, tax, legal and related business sectors.

Our team comprises seasoned professionals including Peter Mitchell, Kerrie Collins, and Louise McBride, each bringing a wealth of experience and a variety of skills.

Meet our team

Peter Mitchell

Managing Director

Business Talk’s Founder and Managing Director Peter Mitchell has more than 30 years of experience in general and life insurance, coupled with expert knowledge of the financial sector at a product and macro level.

He established Business Talk, Ireland’s only public relations agency specialising in personal finance, in 2003. Peter is also an experienced media trainer, moderator, and conference host.

Kerrie Collins

Director

Bringing almost 20 years of expertise in corporate communications and media relations, Kerrie has collaborated with a diverse portfolio of indigenous and international clients spanning financial services, property, technology, and professional services industries. Kerrie possesses a rich blend of practical and academic knowledge in financial services communications.

As a proficient copywriter, communications strategist, and seasoned consultant in both pro-active and reactive PR, Kerrie works closely with clients to sculpt the PR framework of their businesses. Her approach involves tailoring each organisation’s messaging to seamlessly align with its core values and overarching goals.

Louise McBride

Account Manager

Louise McBride, our Account Manager, became a valuable addition to Business Talk in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience accumulated over more than two decades as a leading personal finance journalist at the Sunday Independent. Previously serving as the personal finance editor of the Sunday Independent and as the personal finance correspondent for the Sunday Business Post, Louise has over 20 years of experience covering personal finance, property, and business news throughout her journalism career.

Jennifer Norton

Business Administrator

Jennifer is our tech-savvy Business Administrator and emerging PR Executive, specialising in media monitoring, content creation, social media management, and report generation. With a foundation in Education, Jennifer has cultivated her proficiency through diverse professional ventures, lending her expertise to roles in Executive Assistance, Data Analysis, and Project Coordination, with business experience both internationally and locally.

Get in touch

For any queries or to set up a consultation
  +353 (0)87 259 9814