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VMLY&R NZ launches Colgate campaign
A new integrated campaign by VMLY&R NZ for Colgate promotes the latest move by the global oral care leader to a more sustainable toothbrush range.
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Pharmac appoints Whare PR
Māori communications firm Whare PR has been appointed to launch Pharmac’s Te Pataka Whaioranga type-2 diabetes medicines equity campaign.
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FEDERATION reveals latest Auckland Transport campaign
Aucklanders deserve some good karma right now, and this week Auckland Transport launches its ‘good karma’ behaviour change campaign for drivers.
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Culture&Theory, Red Bird and Roam collaborate to develop BUCK
Last month saw the launch of payments app BUCK, a brand from Red Bird Ventures Ltd, developed in collaboration with Roam Digital and Culture&Theory.
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JCDecaux grows its team
JCDecaux New Zealand has appointed Adam McGregor in preparation for its bid to win upcoming local government street furniture tenders across NZ.
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Anchor launches new brand platform
To give Kiwis the feeling of home – wherever they are – Anchor has launched its brand platform A Taste of Home with a fully integrated brand campaign.
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GFK S3 2021 Radio Survey: Real radio outtakes from OMD
Hot off the back of GFK releasing its S3 2021 Radio Survey, OMD offers an objective perspective.
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The Sunday Star-Times short story awards are back
Entries are now open for this year’s Sunday Star-Times short story awards.
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Mango appointed by The Child Psychology Service
The Child Psychology Service, a network of child psychologists & speech therapists for children, has appointed Mango Communications as its PR agency.
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Z Energy appoints Saatchi & Saatchi
After a rigorous three-stage process, Z Energy has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand as its Strategy and Creative partner.
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Radio listening remained strong as NZ went into lockdown
The New Zealand Commercial Radio Industry released the S3 2021 GfK Radio Audience Data into the market today.
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LUMO serves up support for hospitality community
LUMO Digital Outdoor and charity initiative Help for Hospo have teamed up to provide monetary support to those struggling in the hospitality industry.
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NZME appoints GM at The Alternative Commentary Collective
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has appointed Mike Lane to General Manager – The Alternative Commentary Collective (ACC).
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Culture&Theory wins Pink Batts and Tasman Insulation
Culture&Theory has been appointed by Tasman Insulation to help drive growth for one of Fletcher Building’s critical business units.
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BOTAB 2021: Another COVID casualty
Flying Fish and The Comms Council have regretfully informed that the 13th Battle of the Ad Bands will be pushed out to 2022 due to COVID restrictions.
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NZME powers up vaccine roll-out with company-wide campaign
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has launched a multi-platform campaign across all of its media brands to promote the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out.
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Google appoints News Lab Lead
Uma Patel has joined Google as News Lab Lead for Australia and New Zealand.
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The Yumpire serves up record sales for Pizza Hut
Having launched in mid-April, The Yumpire has posted impressive numbers for Pizza Hut from the get-go; smashing single day and weekly sales records.
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The Grove teams up with Big Communications
Big Communications’ TVC for boutique retirement village The Grove Orewa looks at retirement village living through the uncomplicated eyes of a child.
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Latest LENS Technology report reveals true level of traffic movement
Latest figures by LENS reveal OOH audience numbers virtually snapped back to pre-lockdown levels as the majority of NZ headed into L2 restrictions.
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Māori Cultural Advisor hired by Warner Bros
Warner Bros. International Television Production New Zealand has announced Godfrey Rudolph will be taking on the new role of Māori Cultural Advisor.
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Dame Valerie Adams to feature in film by Eight
Hot off the heels of her fifth Olympic games and bronze medal win, Dame Valerie Adams is to feature in an honest and revealing film.
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TBWA\NZ adds to creative department
Mick Stalker has been appointed by TBWA\New Zealand to the role of Creative Director.
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PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE appoints Business Development Manager
As PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE builds momentum in the market, it has announced the hire of Isaac Savage in a newly created Business Development Manager role.
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Rangitikei and dentsu, helping Kiwis ‘Make it Great’
More consumers are choosing free range chicken – but after the ethical box is ticked, there’s very little loyalty to free-range brands themselves.
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The Eggplant returns via Motion Sickness
NZ’s favourite vegetable-based drama-crime-comedy-online-web-series is back with a new one-off special episode, this time tackling misinformation.
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Digital transformation at the forefront of new industry event
New Zealand tourism has announced a new annual event dedicated to digital transformation for marketers, with the launch of Destination: Digital.
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Musicians join MediaWorks’ vaccination campaign
A number of well known musicians across the country are putting their face to MediaWorks’ vaccination tally campaign.
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SweeneyVesty expands Auckland team
Mike Shaw has been appointed by global public relations company SweeneyVesty as its newest Auckland-based consultant.
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Out-of-Home specialist agency Billie launches
NZ’s first Out-of-Home specialist agency, Billie, has launched and offers a full suite of services to clients who want to advertise across OOH media.