In the 1900s, a 41,000m2 airport located in the Bluff Creek, Los Angeles, housed some of the aircraft fleet of business tycoon, aviator and compulsive hand-washer…

The challenge The Commodore has always been the flagship model in the Holden range. In 2012, the chunky sedan accounted for over 27 percent of Holden…

The human brain really is an amazing piece of engineering. A small organ the size of two fists that reasons, analyses, manages emotions, regulates blood…

The challenge Due to rapid population growth over the past 25 years Kerikeri found itself full of crap … literally. Most households still relied on septic…

In 1896, James Henry Whittaker gave Kiwis the first taste of the chocolate that would see his name inextricably linked to the treat from that moment…

The challenge Come five o’clock after a busy day, the same question is on thousands of Kiwis’ minds: “What on earth are we going to have…

The challenge Technology may have given banks apps, slick websites and a host of automated functions, but it hasn’t changed the fact that clients still expect…

The challenge Sometimes invisibility is an asset that enables you to listen in on other people’s conversations. Other times it’s a problem that precludes your P25…

The challenge In 2011, the Tip Top team was struck by the harsh realisation that 150 of its products contained palm oil. And while this ingredient…

For a marketer with such limited experience, Jade Clark, who was promoted to brand manager from a sales and marketing co-ordinator/PA role, oversaw some sizeable projects…

Frucor is a company that understands the link between powerful brands, creative communications and commercial success. And Aisha Daji Punga has helped drive its growth during…

Kiwis love a discount. So much, in fact, that Nielsen research shows that 59 percent of all sales in New Zealand come from products that are…

Emma Eichbaum “In this digital age, integrated marketing communications means more than it ever has,” says Emma Eichbaum, associate director, TNS New Zealand. “Cutting through isn’t…

In a world where consumers have more contact with brands than ever before, and across an increasing number of touch points, how can marketers ensure their…

If John Key wanted to add a phrase under his newly redesigned New Zealand flag, ‘punching above our weight’ would have to be a front-runner. The…

This is truer than ever in 2014, with fresh innovations like Edge TV, ZM TV and iHeart Radio continuing to create new touch points between brands…

In a constantly evolving and fragmented media market it’s ever-more challenging to gain the attention of a business audience. It’s just as challenging a prospect when…

As brands realise they need to find better ways of cutting through in a crowded media landscape, more are turning budgets towards experiential marketing – and…

Fairfax Media faces the same challenges as all media companies. Everyone is competing for the same thing: attention. Along with the speed at which technology is…

Drive south down Auckland’s southern motorway, away from all the architecturally designed corporate HQs and swish media hangouts, and nestled inbetween the industrial estates and nondescript…

While the media world continues to evolve, the one thing that hasn’t changed is New Zealanders’ love of TV shows. Television attracts big crowds engaged with…

Domain names don’t have a reputation for being anything to get excited about. There has been a tendency to view them as a necessity, rather than…

The internet has changed the way we do everything from commerce to culture to the consumption of music. Though the airwaves remain strong in terms of…

Advertisers are demanding new ways to connect with audiences in the changing digital landscape, and the Herald is focused on developing new digital-based advertising products to…

Spencer Willis, head of qualitative research at Colmar Brunton The phrase ‘Gen Y tribes’ may prompt mental images of hordes of disorderly youths roaming the streets,…

Media organisations around the world are reshaping their offerings, looking at new ways for advertisers to better engage with audiences across their news brands. One fast…

The city of Paris is a spectacular reminder that some of the best things never change. The Arc de Triomphe still stands majestically at the western…

Google. Firstly, let’s get one thing clear: I love Google. Well, one half of Google, the half that perfected the search engine, made email better, mapped…

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