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OOHMAA shows Q2 down 72 percent
The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) has reported today the figures from OOH for Q2, which largely feel during Covid Lockdown. Revenue for Q2 is…
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Across the ditch: Boyd PR highlights South Australia for Kiwis next holiday
Boyd PR have recently launched a virtual media kit in partnership with the South Australian Tourism Commission to help drive interest towards South Australia as a…
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We are Frank announces new agency lead
We are Frank have announced a new addition to its sales team, bringing in Ebony Kitching as its new agency sales manager. Kitching brings with her…
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Marty O’Halloran steps up to head of DDB Worldwide
It has been announced today that New Zealand based Marty O’Halloran has been appointed to global CEO of DDB Worldwide. Marty O’Halloran, is currently the CEO…
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The Finalists
These companies have shown us their Next Level Marketing and made it through as finalists in the 2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards. In May, NZ Marketing magazine…
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Is ‘samey’ safe? TRA & Badger Comms release B2B marketing report
A new report by Badger Communications and TRA highlights the lacklustre style of the typical ‘same-same’ B2B marketing. The report is a deep dive into how…
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TVNZ announces move to single presenter
TVNZ confirmed today that in an effort to conserve financial sustainability, it is now only having one presenter, Simon Dallow, for weekday programmes. The change will…
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PHD named new media agency for Foodstuffs
Foodstuffs has announced today the move to enlist PHD Media as its media agency partner. FCB will remain Foodstuffs’ creative agency for PAK’nSAVE. The decision was…
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‘We’ve got this’: Nelson Tasman campaign showcases region’s best offerings
A regional marketing campaign titled ‘We’ve got this/Kei a Tātou’ has been launched as an attempt to bring Kiwis to the beautiful Nelson Tasman area and…
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Thrive PR welcomes new lead
Thrive PR + communications has announced the new hire of Lucy Fox. Fox joins the team from Pead and acts as the new New Zealand lead.…
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Flying Fish, The Enthusiasts and Bell Tea bring flavour to life
The Enthusiasts, Flying Fish and Bell Tea have released a campaign to show how flavour can make things come to life. Bell tea, one of New…
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North & South to return with independent owners
It has been announced that publication North & South will be returning to our market, this time run by independent owners Verena Friederike Hasel and Konstantin…
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NZ Bauer titles return, to be produced in Australia
Mercury Capital has officially taken ownership of Bauer New Zealand and will resume publishing immediately for select titles. The New Zealand portfolio will consist of flagship…
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HumanForest and Studio South: Connecting design with purpose
HumanForest is an e-bike venture launched in the UK that enlisted New Zealand design agency Studio South to manage its design. Here, we talk to HumanForest…
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FMG takes out the June Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award
This month, the June Colmar Brunton Award went to FMG with their latest execution from the Progress campaign – ‘Apple.’ The ad gives a humorous insight…
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TRB’s ORCA finalists announced for 2020
The finalists for the 2020 ORCA Awards have been announced. Special mentions go to DDB and FCB who take two spots each. The finalists are; VW -…
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JCDecaux and Co see success of large format Out Of Home
A recent study from Fiftyfive5 has shown that large format Out-of-Home advertising is proven to boost brand sentiment metrics as well as raise overall campaign awareness.…
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New Vero campaign reminds businesses insurance is not a DIY project
A new campaign for Vero from Big Communications reminds business owners and managers that arranging business insurance can be complex and is best left to an…
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Zenith encourages New Zealand to get behind Red Cross
Media agency Zenith and Glen 20 have partnered with New Zealand Red Cross to launched a national TV campaign encouraging Kiwis to support the country’s most…
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MDS AdSchool takes home the Pencil at D&AD’s New Blood Ceremony
MDS AdSchool won the D&AD Pencil award at the New Blood Ceremony last night with their Penguin Shelfies idea. Out of 3000 entries from nearly 60…
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Special Group and Assembly bring new meaning to cutting edge
Special Group and Assembly joined forced over lockdown to create a new brand awareness for Hammerforce, a revolutionary air technology which is disrupting the sector. Hammerforce’s…
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Getting Serious: PHD Group partners with new crisis management agency
PHD Group has partnered with new crisis management agency Serious to help brands work through the effects of Covid-19. Serious’ services will include 24-hour rapid crisis…
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Publicis Groupe redundancies expected
In a statement released by Publicis Groupe, 34 roles are being reviewed across Australia and New Zealand that could face restructuring. Says Michael Rebelo CEO of…
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Michael Anderson resigns as MediaWorks CEO
It has been announced today that MediaWork’s CEO Michael Anderson has resigned and will be leaving the media company at the end of the year. Anderson…
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Movings / Shakings: July 7
Sulu Fiti has recently been appointed as the relationship manager at Boost. He will be working closely with Business Development Manager James Nicolle to establish new…
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Ogilvy and BP connect to our hearts through caffeine
The Thank You Coffee is set to create a new gratitude during our tough times, and Ogilvy and BP have teamed up to launch BPMe in…
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Hello, We are Frank and Mitre 10 make new senior appointments
A round-up of this week’s Movings and Shakings. We are Frank hires UX lead UX expert, Harry Sturt has been snapped up as senior user experience…
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Comms Council provides free membership for redundant workers
The Comms Council has announced a move that will support individuals facing or having gone through redundancies, providing said individuals with a 12 month free membership.…
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True shows Southern Cross is ‘with’ Kiwis
The new brand campaign from agency True for Southern Cross focuses on one word, ‘with’. Showing that they are here with you all the way. Kerry…
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Go Media nabs ex Bauer for sales manager role
Ros Ellison have moved into the position of Wellington Sales Manager for Go Media. Bringing in experience from MSN (now Mi9), Fairfax (now Stuff) and TVNZ,…