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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
ZM debuts new radio show ‘Curated by Dan Aux’
DJ Dan Aux is returning to NZ’s airwaves on ZM’s newest radio show, Curated by Dan Aux, an advert-free mix show.
Somar Digital helps streamline government procurement in NZ with upgrades to Marketplace
The Department of Internal Affairs has announced that Marketplace has launched a series of innovative upgrades thanks to Somar Digital.
David Day joins Special London as Chief Creative Officer
Special has appointed David Day as Chief Creative Officer who will lead the London agency alongside Jennifer Black, CEO and Emily Harlock, CSO.
Warner Bros. Discovery secures exclusive NZ partnership with SailGP
NZers nationwide are in for a thrilling water racing experience as Warner Bros. Discovery and SailGP join forces.
MediaWorks and Stuff partner up to promote Elemental AKL 2023
MediaWorks and Stuff, two powerhouses of New Zealand media, are joining forces with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to promote Elemental AKL.
Special PR and Tourism Fiji create the 40-something-getaway
Special PR has launched a campaign with Tourism Fiji named the 40-Something-Getaway – a series of holiday experiences designed for middle-aged folk.
MediaWorks and Auckland Transport unveil first ever commercial train wrap for One NZ
The latest iteration of One NZ’s brand launch, which also includes a full takeover of Britomart, extends across three carriages of an AT train.
BNZ brings ‘Let’s find a way’ platform to world of home lending
Bank of NZ’s new campaign via Colenso BBDO is reassuring homeowners that BNZ has the home loan expertise you’re after.
The plot thickens in Powerball’s latest Imagine instalment via DDB Aotearoa
Lotto NZ and DDB Aotearoa have this week launched the 6th instalment in the celebrated Imagine Powerball campaign, titled House Hunt.
Vogel’s: The bread we do more for via DDB Group Aotearoa and Goodman Fielder
Goodman Fielder and DDB Group Aotearoa’s new campaign puts Vogel’s in the spotlight.
Adidas launches new global campaign via Augusto
In a new initiative called ‘Move For The Planet’, adidas will donate 1 Euro for every 10 minutes of movement between 1-12 June.
Go Media network ‘hits the ton’ puts on a party and wins back Wellington gateway
Go Media has entered into an agreement to acquire 12 digital locations in Christchurch.
Salesforce Connections 2023 conference wraps up in Chicago
Industry professionals, Salesforce employees, and clients from around the world gathered to talk martech at Connections 2023. Ayla Miller reports.
Kargo brings innovative video advertising products to NZ
Kargo, an Adtech leader in attention-based advertising solutions and services is expanding its video advertising capabilities in NZ.
NZME secures Rugby World Cup 2023 broadcast rights
NZME has announced its acquisition of audio broadcasting rights for Rugby World Cup 2023 as the much anticipated event draws closer.
Special Wellington wins Family Planning account
Following a competitive pitch, Family Planning has entrusted the Special Wellington team to conduct a historical brand review.
Pak’nSave and FCB use Stick-tech to help NZ save money and slash food waste
PAK’nSAVE and FCB have teamed up to empower individuals in becoming more resourceful and reducing waste through the innovative Savey Mealmaker.
Cantabrian recognised with PRINZ Life membership
Felicity Price ONZM has been made a Life Member of PRINZ for her services to the profession over more than three decades.
Go Media to appear on Christchurch Edition of Monopoly
Monopoly is about to launch a Christchurch edition and Go Media will appear as an Advertising Campaign square and through the community chest card.
DDB Group Aotearoa amplifies social offering
DDB Group Aotearoa has announced the launch of DDB Group Social, a unified team composed of social specialists from its four agencies.
ANZ & TBWA/NZ ask the big question plaguing Kiwi homeowners
ANZ and TBWA\NZ have launched a new home loan proposition and a campaign to answer the question of – Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
Mahi Tahi launches campaign encouraging people to return home for Matariki
Mahi Tahi is collaborating once again with NZer of the Year Rangi Matamua who crafted the theme and messaging for this year’s Matariki campaign.
HYPER switches on programmatic trading with Hivestack
HYPER has announced a new partnership with Hivestack, a leading independent programmatic digital out of home ad tech company.
Special NZ shortlisted in Cannes Titanium Lions for Partners Life ‘Last Performance’
Cannes Lions most prestigious award, the Dan Wieden Titanium Lions, has released the shortlist for 2023, with Special NZ scoring a spot on the list.
New purpose driven social media app launches in NZ
WeAre8, a new purpose driven social media platform, is now available in Aotearoa New Zealand following successful launches in the UK and Australia.
Point Media finds its Momentum
Independent Auckland media agency, Point Media, is rebranding to Momentum.
Special works with The Glue Society to kick up a stink for Better Packaging Co.
To mark World Environment Day, Better Packaging Co. have plopped a four-meter-high poo made of plastic pollution on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.
Lumo and Metservice partnership harnesses the weather
LUMO Digital Outdoor and MetService have partnered up to offer brands weather signals to determine creative and ad-serving decisions for DOOH.
AA Pet Insurance and Quantum Jump ask ‘What’s in a name?’
AA Pet Insurance, in collaboration with Quantum Jump, is exploring the age-old question famously posed by Shakespeare: ‘What’s in a name?’
Speight’s and DDB Group Aotearoa toast mateship with new campaign
DDB Aotearoa has unveiled its newest installment of the Good on Ya Mate initiative: ‘The Speech’ for Speight’s in a celebration of modern mateship.
Bastion Shine and Skills create ‘Skills Alley’ at MSD job fair
Skills Group and the Ministry of Social Development joined forces this week at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau to host an expansive job fair.
Wētā Workshop, MediaWorks and MBM ‘troll’ the norm with launch of 3DOOH billboards
Passengers passing through Wellington Airport may get quite the shock as they set eyes on a troll meddling with the departure boards.
NZ Radio Awards 2023 celebrate local radio talent
The 2023 NZ Radio Awards, held by the Radio Broadcasters Association, showcased the talent and accomplishments within New Zealand’s radio industry.
New leadership group for Stuff revealed
Stuff has taken a bold step towards the future, appointing a new CEO and introducing three Managing Director positions.
Subscription PR service CHPR launches in AUS and NZ
Clear Hayes Consulting, leading experts in marketing to marketers, has introduced a PR service called CHPR.