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AirNZ CCO resigns
Air New Zealand’s chief commercial and customer officer, Cam Wallace, has resigned from the role due to the airline’s current domestic status amid the pandemic. Cam…
Monthly Archives: September, 2020
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The Enthusiasts and AUT encourage greatness
As AUT celebrates its 20th birthday, it has teamed up with The Enthusiasts to encourage students future and present to find their greatness. The TVC is…
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NZ On Air survey shows growing TV engagement
NZ On Air’s latest ‘Where are the Audiences’ survey for 2020 showed a growth of mass audiences watching TV, while ThinkTV praises the impact it still…
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MediaWorks bought by Discovery, Inc
MediaWorks has announced the confirmation of agreement regarding the sale of its free-to-air business to global company Discovery Inc. The business agreement is due to be…
The Faces of Our Industry by Google
The Faces of our Industry: Ankit Sood
The world is changing, and with it agencies are changing too. From gender balance, diversity and inclusion, there is waves of progress happening across the board.…
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Metro Magazine rises like a Phoenix from the ashes
The closure of Bauer and several of its well-loved titles has been disappointing for many, however one of the titles saved by local ownership and returning…
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Digital Daffodil: ANZ and TBWA encourage Cancer Society donations
Although Daffodil Day may have passed, TBWA and ANZ are encouraging Kiwis to continue to donate to the Cancer Society through the use of their digital…
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ASA releases new influencer guidelines for ad content
The Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) has released ‘Influencers AdHelp Information’ which is set to help support the identification of influencer content. There has been a lot…
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Weta Digital teams up with Amazon
Our very own Weta Digital has teamed up with Amazon Web Services in an effort to accelerate innovation and content production of visual effects. Amazon Web…
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Workplace Wellbeing: Xero launches mental health check-in
Global small business platform Xero is addressing mental health in the workplace with the launch of its new well-being initiative, The Check-In, for small Kiwi businesses.…
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Listen: Rethink podcast explores crucial brand timing
Rethink is Google’s first AU/NZ podcast specifically designed for marketers. Episode three features Rhys Williams, Mike Daniels and Gemma Bevan exploring how brands can show up…
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Uno Loco and Hula add top tier talent to grow brand work
Mark Benseman, formerly of Designworks has joined design agency Hula as Creative Director. Hula is the design force behind sister brand Uno Loco, NZ’s best known…
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Big Communications shows Kiwi strength
Big Communications has released its work for the brand revival of Gerard roofing, showing the strength of Kiwi durability. Gerard roofing is found across 157 countries…
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Turning negatives to positives: OOHMAA promotes #OurSecondChance
OOHMAA are helping to address the world with a global campaign which draws on turning the negativity surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic into a positive. Although the…
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What brands leapt forward in the August Zavy Social Scoreboard?
The announcement that Auckland was returning to Level 3 after coronavirus had re-emerged in the community seemed to take New Zealanders by surprise. Radar showed a…
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Ovato launches new subscription service
To better service its recent publishing solution arm, Ovato has launched a new subscription service to complete its offering. Ovato Subscription Service (OSS) offers a full…
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Think with Google new podcast forces a marketing re-think
Google has released its very first AU/NZ podcast specifically designed for marketers. The seven-part series features interviews with some of the industry’s leading names, and dives…
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Jo Mitchell joins DB Breweries as marketing director
DB Breweries has announced that Jo Mitchell is stepping into the company as director of marketing, while Sean O’Donnell is heading overseas to take up an…
Ads of the week
Ads of the week: September 1
A unique variety of ads this week, however nonetheless creative and encouraging. Who is it for: Radio Hauraki for the Movember Foundation Why we like it:…
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Dynamic Duo: Rainger & Rolfe reunite with Healtheries
Through a chuckle-worthy campaign, Rainger & Rolfe have teamed up once again with Healtheries to promote the Gummies supplement range and continue the on-going conversation of…
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Support in Silence: Radio Hauraki addresses Men’s mental health
NZME’s Radio Hauraki is supporting Kiwi men’s mental health on September 10 with a No Talk Day. All advertising, announcers, traffic, weather, and news will be…
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Sweatember: Cystic Fibrosis NZ launches new virtual campaign
Shining a light on New Zealanders living with cystic fibrosis, the recently launched virtual campaign ‘Sweatember’ is encouraging Kiwis to engage in physical activity and raise…