2degrees Mobile has given Telecom a gloveslap and is set to lodge a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority over two newly issued Telecom brochures because it believes the claims are “misleading and deceptive”.
Passive aggressive group emails blaming someone/everyone for using the margarine; twee rhyming notes imploring us to keep the communal kitchen clean; permanent markers marking milk levels; desperate attempts to get colleagues to sign-up to a support group… The list goes on.
We love office politics. But we love office …
The official word is in: Colenso BBDO will farewell managing director Brent Smart at the end of this year as he takes up the reins at BBDO West, based in San Francisco.
Cheeky slaves claim lunch. And it’s even moderately relevant to Auckland.
A nice case of Microsoft burn.
AIM Proximity and Colenso BBDO were handed a prestigious Golden Pencil at last night’s AWARD awards for the Yellow Treehouse campaign (Direct Marketing – Integrated Solutions).
ANZ’s new global brand identity has already had an airing in Indonesia, Australia and other parts of Asia. But we’ll have to wait a while for the external rollout in New Zealand (and the inevitable discussions about how good it is and how much it cost).
Mobile display ad provider Admob is today nuzzling comfortably in the bosom of Google after being offered NZ$1 billion of precious stock. And Kiwi mobile marketers are dancing a celebratory jig in response to the news.
StopPress believes the free-to-air RWC broadcasting orgy between Maori Television Service, TVNZ and TV3 is likely to be investigated by the Commerce Commission on the grounds of anti-competitive behaviour.
The feverish adland rumour mill continues to turn and it appears Colenso BBDO CEO Brent Smart is the latest reshuffle in an increasingly long line of recent industry reshufflings.
Reputation management consultancy Creo has won the Philips New Zealand account and will provide marketing communications services to the audio/visual side of Philips’ business.
New Zealand has leapt three spots to take fourth place in the fifth annual Futurebrand Country Brand Index (CBI).
Dow Design’s stated aim is to create desire through design and, if the inclusion of two of its recent campaigns in two illustrious publications is anything to go by, it’s succeeding.
Hot on the heels of the phenomenally popular town slogan competition currently running on StopPress and a virtual cornucopia of new town branding initiatives springing up around the country comes word that another local authority is attempting a rebrand.
Only a few more hours remain to get your entries in for the Onyas, a celebration of New Zealand’s web industry brought to you by the team at Webstock.
You’ve got until midnight tonight. And remember: pressure makes diamonds.
Who for: Sleepyhead Sanctuary (by the Department of Motion Graphics)
Why we like it: Atmospheric, fantastical and strangely soothing, in a ‘this woman’s cult-leader-esque voice, that cute, sparkling hummingbird, the purty colours and the thought of that uber-comfortable bed appear to be hypnotising me’ kind of way …
A large part of the appeal of awards ceremonies is the controversy that inevitably follows the announcements. And, as per usual, there was plenty of robust debate about the worthiness of the winners at this year’s Effies, Kiwi adland’s premier awards.
StopPress has received word from a very reliable source inside Saatchi & Saatchi who wishes to remain anonymous that the rumours are true: CEO Andrew Stone and ECD Mike O’Sullivan are departing.
“It’s time for the truth. Andrew Stone and Mike O’Sullivan will be leaving Saatchi & Saatchi in …
Adshel has launched its 2010 offerings with 11 redefined campaign packages, including a new innovation: New Zealand’s first mobile out of home network.
Thousands of middle-aged woman, several politicians and an array of media darlings are reeling at the news that TVNZ has decided not to commission Dancing With The Stars in 2010.
A TVNZ statement says the decision was made because the current market conditions do not support such an expensive show …
All the big ones collated for your viewing delectation. The new 2 degrees ad elicits a chortle. And, rejoice, no more macarena.
Adam Good, one of Australasia’s leading digital experts has been appointed CEO of AIM Proximity.
Don’t forget to head down to Sale St tonight to catch Damien Binder’s free shindig to celebrate the release of his new album While the Wind’s at Your Back.
Andy Blood, Partner and Group Executive Creative Director at TBWA\Whybin, will be stepping up to plate to judge the entries for the 2009 Art Of The Envelope awards, which take place on 26 November at Fables, Newmarket.Huffer founders Dan Buckley and Steve Dunstan will MC the event.
Fiona …
Tourism, like most sectors, has had a tough 2009 (although Kevin Rudd’s New Zealand ski season stimulus package certainly seemed to soften the blow).
With the world supposedly heading to hell in an economic handcart, it was inevitable that fewer international guests would grace our distant foreign shores. But …
Could it be? Fastline has reported rumours from a “very reliable source” that Saatchi’s CEO Andrew Stone and ECD Mike O’Sullivan have resigned.
Numerous attempts were made to get someone, anyone, to confirm or deny, but no-one in the Auckland office – including the two men in question – was …
Calling all juggernauts, magnates and moguls. Paul Matthews and Alex Erasmus from Bullet PR have organised a bit of a do for the marcomms and media industries, so register online here and head down to the inaugural Media Mingle on 19 November to engage in, as the title suggests, some …
New Zealand Post Targeted Communications has become a Principal Business Partner of the New Zealand Marketing Association (NZMA), marking a consolidation of their long-standing relationship.
According to ASB’s Twitter account, good banking isn’t about ownership (or apostrophes). It’s about love and devotion.
But MP and Kiwibank stalwart Jim Anderton tends to disagree and certainly doesn’t think ASB should be allowed to pass itself off as a Kiwi bank.
ASB’s new …
Local indy agency Blackwood Communications Group announced today it is set to merge with global powerhouse Grey Group and their local incarnation G2.
Blackwood’s managing director Michael Jarvis says discussions are still in progress and a would be concluded by late December.
He would not comment on what the …
