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Auckland-based video games and AR/VR studio seeks crowd funding for new project
Auckland-based video games and AR/VR studio CONICAL has launched a PledgeMe campaign to raise funds to develop a new action adventure video game.
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Together recognised for its digital advertising
Independent media and strategy agency Together’s data and programmatic work has been recognised as the best in Asia Pacific at the Drum Awards.
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Sweetshop signs Joshua H Walker
Production company Sweetshop has signed Director Joshua H Walker for representation in New Zealand.
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Havas Group launches Asia-Pacific extension, Organic
Havas Group has launched its Asia-Pacific arm of leading entertainment communications agency Organic.
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The Enthusiasts and AUT take greatness to the next level
The Enthusiasts and Auckland University of Technology have released take two of brand platform – ‘Find your greatness’.
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The Spinoff Group welcomes new Commercial Director
Saj Patel, former digital sales manager for NZME, has joined The Spinoff Group as its new Commercial Director.
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Metropol partners with ReachMedia for distribution requirements
ReachMedia has been selected for the distribution partner of Metropol, a premier lifestyle magazine.
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Not Another launches Facebook scam awareness campaign
New Zealand creative studio Not Another has launched an online scam awareness campaign for Facebook.
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Third quarter OOH revenue up YOY
The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa has reported an increase of 10 percent on industry revenue YOY during the third quarter of 2021.
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EECA appoints MBM as its media agency
The EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) has appointed MBM as its media agency after a pitch that began earlier this year.
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FEDERATION appoints Senior Designer, Culture & Brand
Opeta Elika, whose ground-breaking social impact work is held in Te Papa, joins FEDERATION as Senior Designer, Culture & Brand.
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Pulse Energy appoints GM of Sales and Marketing
Pulse Energy has appointed Louise Burgess as General Manager of Sales and Marketing.
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AWWA ‘bloody’ period brand ad banned on Facebook
AWWA has produced a realistic TV commercial as part of their brand campaign which showcases the future of period care in the most real way.
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MediaWorks appoints Chief People Officer
MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Paula Williams as its Chief People Officer.
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Wanaka production company rebrands with inspired new look
To reflect their extended offering, Production Company Two Bearded Men, has rebranded as ‘The Beards’ with a fresh look to match.
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VMLY&R NZ signs new client, oobe
VMLY&R NZ has announced its partnership with Australian-based technology company, oobe.
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Somar Digital appoints new COO
Somar Digital has promoted General Manager Fiona Reid to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.
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Aussie indie adds ResDiary to client mix, includes New Zealand market
Independent Australian media agency Kaimera has added ResDiary, a global reservation and table management solution, to its client roster.
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GroupM NZ strengthens its tech and investment capability with new promotions
Vicki Anderson has been promoted into a new role as Head of Trading & Nick Henderson promoted to an expanded role as Director of Product & Technology.
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Olympics and banking sector help lift NZ ad spend to double digit growth in August
NZ’s media agency market has shrugged off the recent COVID lockdown to deliver another month of double digit growth in ad revenue in August.
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TBWA releases Future of Travel report
Backslash has released its Future of Travel report, the third in its “Future of” series, which explores what will come next in must-watch categories.
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Outbrain expands APAC team with new appointments
Outbrain has announced a series of new hires across its APAC team, including a new Director for its multi-channel programmatic DSP Zemanta.
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TheMarket joins forces with HowtoDAD to create Christmas ad, virtually
TheMarket.com, has launched its Get Christmas All Done TV campaign, created in collaboration with Jordan Watson of HowtoDAD and his wife HowtoMum.
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Liquorice strengthens offering with new talent line up
Three months on from launch, local talent and content agency Liquorice is sweetening its roster with five fashion and beauty buffs joining the ranks.
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FEDERATION appoints Creative Group Head
FEDERATION’s CCO Tony Clewett has announced the appointment of award-winning creative Bobbie McKay into the newly created role of Creative Group Head.
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Topham Guerin bolsters its APAC team with Kiwi talent
Topham Guerin grows its team with two new senior appointments and two promotions in the APAC region.
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Billie partners with Seedooh to extend OOH offering
OOH specialist agency Billie has announced a partnership with Seedooh to deliver independent verification and real time data.
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Specialist bare.pr adds Account Manager
Bare.pr has added PR specialist Kimberly Hinds to their team as Account Manager, joining at the time of lockdown mid-August.
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School Road Group Publisher resigns
Sido Kitchin has resigned from her position as Group Publisher of School Road Publishing and Editor of Woman.
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Waitapu Group wins Ministry of Education account
After a competitive pitch, the Ministry of Education, ELSA Education Workforce Team has chosen Stanley St (Waitapu Group) its marketing partner.