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Stanley St strengthens its data and strategy offering with new appointments
Stanley St has announced the appointment of Thomas Scovell as Head of Strategy, and Ankit Patel as Head of Data and Analytics.
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Pressie Awards go virtual
Due to the uncertainty around Auckland’s current lockdown, the Comms Council has decided that this year’s Pressie Awards will be a virtual event.
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oOh!media grows a MoOh! in support of Movember
oOh!media is supporting the Movember Foundation this month with a special art installation at one of its Queen Street sites, in support of Movember.
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Waitoa goes Carbonzero in newly launched integrated brand relaunch campaign
Waitoa has revealed its new integrated brand relaunch campaign where the brand champions its latest sustainability credentials.
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MediaWorks launches its first out-of-home billboard in Dunedin
MediaWorks has launched its first out-of-home billboard in Dunedin and two new digital sites in Auckland.
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oOh!media shares voices of hope from Kiwis to Kiwis
oOh!media has launched a new campaign in support of Voices of Hope’s; Unite Against Loneliness, focused on sharing messages of hope in current times.
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The Sound celebrates 10 years with limited edition vinyl
To celebrate 10 years of playing the greatest music ever made, The Sound have released a limited edition vinyl and new marketing campaign.
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Go Media helps with city takeover of Ngāti Whātua’s Ira Dot vaccination campaign
Go Media is using its OOH network to help promote this weekend’s Ira Dot vaccination programme that will take place in a bid to get Auckland to 90%.
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Stuff signs climate emergency declaration
Stuff has joined a group of media organisations who have signed Covering Climate Now’s declaration to treat climate change as an emergency.
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Quantum Jump helps light up Auckland for Dementia
Dementia Auckland partners with Quantum Jump, Conductor and LUMO to deliver a major digital outdoor campaign to support awareness of dementia.
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Breast Cancer Cure campaign launches via Republik
Indie agency Republik has partnered with Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) to develop a campaign to raise money for breast cancer research in New Zealand.
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TBWA/NZ and Noel Leeming double up for Christmas
TBWA\New Zealand and Noel Leeming are bringing the ever-helpful Noel Leeming character back with two festive commercials for the holiday season.
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Duncan Garner and Rachel Smalley join MediaWorks’ new talk brand
Duncan Garner and Rachel Smalley are set to join MediaWorks’ new talk brand in 2022 and will work alongside Tova O’Brien.
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Sexual wellness site Nak-Ed and Stuff partner up
Modern sexual wellness magazine Nak-Ed and Stuff.co.nz have officially launched a content partnership, seeing Nak-Ed content published on Stuff.
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B2B agencies 212F and Incremental Marketing join forces
Two B2B brands have joined forces to form one of the largest independent B2B Customer Engagement agencies in Australia and New Zealand.
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oOh!media to give away $30,000 Effies prize
oOh!media has made the decision to pivot their original Effies sponsorship involvement while still providing a moment of surprise and delight.
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Meta announces new commitment to support sustainability of NZ newsrooms
Meta, aka Facebook, is looking to invest in the local news ecosystem to drive greater and more diverse plurality in the sector.
Movings & Shakings
Lee-Ann Morris joins MBM as CEO
MBM has appointed Lee-Ann Morris to the newly created position of CEO. Morris will join the agency in 2022 from PHD Media where she has been MD.
Movings & Shakings
Saatchi & Saatchi secures four senior staff
After four significant business wins Saatchi & Saatchi NZ has strengthened its senior team with a number of key hires in their Auckland office.
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Wright Communications sings sustainability tune, appoints Senior Account Director
PR agency Wright Communications says the number of brands seeking guidance on sustainability strategic planning is growing despite the pandemic.
Movings & Shakings
DRUM agency grows its social and content team
PR agency DRUM has appointed Felicity Hopkinson to Social & Content Creative Director, and Siobahn Brown to Content & Social Media Director.
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NZ ad spend sees sixth consecutive month of double-digit growth, but its not all good news
The country’s media agency market continues to report strong double-digit growth in advertising demand in September despite the ongoing lockdowns.
Movings & Shakings
NZME announces changes to its executive team
NZME will see a shake-up to its executive team as Chief Radio & Commercial Officer Wendy Palmer steps away from her full-time exec position.
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MediaWorks to launch new look talk brand, own newsroom
MediaWorks will be launching a new talk radio brand in 2022. Its new breakfast host will be Newshub political editor Tova O’Brien.
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Special NZ lands global MMA client
Special New Zealand has announced an equity and cash funding agreement with what’s being tipped as the next billion dollar sports brand.
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Trustpower and Art & Industry pull on the heartstrings with ‘Four legs good’
Trustpower has launched the second creative execution for its ‘Meant to be together’ platform – and it’s sure to melt your heart.
Movings & Shakings
Dentsu Media announces several new senior hires
Following new business wins in 2021, dentsu Media has appointed several senior personnel across digital, programmatic and account management.
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F. Whitlock & Sons craft AR adventure with Because and Unbnd
F. Whitlock & Sons is taking people even further out of their ordinary with the launch of an immersive, gamified Web AR Portal adventure.
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Online Republic rebrands GoSee via Daylight Creative and Translate Digital
Online Republic, a division of Webjet based locally in New Zealand, is rebranding as GoSee, a consolidated marketplace for car & motorhome rentals.
Movings & Shakings
The Monkeys appoint two Creative Directors to manage new team
The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, have announced the arrival of creative directors Christie Cooper and James Conner.