Rainger and Rolfe win Honda account
Rainger and Rolfe have won Honda NZ’s advertising and content business following a creative agency pitch process.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
MBM wins Agency of the Year at Google Honours Awards
MBM New Zealand has been awarded Agency of the Year and Q4 Agency of the Quarter at the AUNZ 2022 Google Honours Program.
OOHMAA figures reveal best Q1 results to date
The OOHMAA has announced its Q1 2023 revenue was up 10 percent year-on-year, at $37.5m, delivering its best Q1 results to date.
DDB hosts high school students as part of diversity programme
DDB hosted four high school students as part of its internship programme in partnership with the ICE Base and its Student360 initiative.
LUMO named as inaugural sponsor of First Five Rungs
LUMO is the inaugural sponsor of First Five Rungs – an initiative from the Comms Council to support the industry’s emerging talent.
ZM and iHeartRadio launch Sex.Life podcast
NZME’s ZM Podcast Network is today celebrating the launch of its latest podcast, Sex.Life.
New Sky Box officially launches
From today, existing Sky subscribers have the option to upgrade to the new Sky Box that’s said to transform their entertainment experience.
oOh!media shares insights on How Kiwis Move in a post-Covid world
Findings from oOh!media’s new study “How Kiwis Move” provides insight into how changes to our work and personal lives have impacted how we move.
HYPER appointed as media partner for Mobil
HYPER, a NZ provider of DOOH retail media channels, has been appointed Mobil Oil New Zealand Ltd’s exclusive media partner.
NZ boards advised to learn from overseas mistakes in crisis management
NZ boards are facing similar issues to their overseas counterparts, with many problems originating in communications, a white paper has found.
Freeview unveils refreshed brand identity
Freeview will introduce its updated brand identity over the next few weeks with a renewed emphasis on live broadcast television and radio content.
Strategy Creative launches campaign for Best Design Awards
The call for entries for this year’s Best Design Awards campaign is now live, and is brought to life by design studio Strategy Creative.
Darkhorse and One NZ kick off Warriors sponsorship
Darkhorse and One NZ celebrate their new brand launch with naming rights sponsorship of New Zealand Warriors’ first home game after rebranding.
Flying Fish launches new Stills offering with Fanclub
Flying Fish is expanding its offering with a full-service Stills Production division called Fanclub which includes a selection of photographers.
oOh! helps make commuting fun with ‘Stories on the Go’
Commuter’s now have access to the writings of a variety of Kiwi authors on their daily journeys thanks to a new initiative with oOh!media NZ.
Sunkist win brings zest to Mango Communications
Sunkist has selected Mango Communications Aotearoa as its PR and social media agency in NZ to increase its awareness in the region.
Four Square makes royal return via FCB
FCB Aotearoa and Four Square have released their ‘King’s Feast’ campaign to crown their recently launched ‘What’ll It Be Today’ platform.
The Goat Farm hosts Marketers + Media Meet Up drinks
The Goat Farm is hosting a Marketers + Media Meet Up event on 27th April at East Street Hall, located on Karangahape Road.
Capital’s newspaper reveals name change
With a rich history spanning over 158 years, the The Dominion Post will be shedding the “Dominion” from its name and relaunching itself as “The Post”.
Colenso BBDO continues string of victories at Clio Awards
Colenso BBDO has emerged as the top-performing agency from New Zealand at the 2023 Clio Awards held in New York City after a series of wins this year.
Method brings history to life for Paihia’s bicentennial commemorations
To mark Pahia200, local iwi, and the Paihia Historical Legacy Society have teamed up with Method to bring history to life.
The Goat Farm launches big campaign for tiny house maker
The Goat Farm and Sneakers Media, have launched a nationwide multi-platform campaign for HouseMe, a manufacturer of tiny homes.
Sky announces free-to-air coverage of Rugby World Cup 2023 on Prime
Sky, the holder of RWC 2023 broadcast rights in NZ, has revealed that Prime will air the tournament’s free-to-air coverage.
‘Paws Off’ campaign calls for CMOs support to protect pets
TBWA\NZ, Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the NZVA, has introduced Paws Off – a freely available warning symbol designed to protect pets.
NZME named exclusive broadcaster for Vitality Netball World Cup 2023
NZME has been named as the exclusive radio broadcaster of the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023.
ASA supports online gambling review following pulled 22Bet ads
ASA says it supports a review of the Gambling Act after Google removed 22Bet ads from YouTube due to a complaint to the DIA.
Entries for 2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards open now
The Radio Bureau is calling for audio artisans to enter for 2023 ORCA to make a name for themselves and showcase their radio talents.
Urban List and Animates partner on one-stop shop for pet owners
Urban List, a prominent lifestyle publisher, has partnered with Animates, the top pet retail store in New Zealand, to introduce Urban List Pets.
In Motion launches SIXT campaign with top snow talent
In Motion and The Beards rose to the occasion to deliver a premium campaign for SIXT, overcoming a logistical challenge in the creative brief.
KidsCan appoints The Monkeys Aotearoa
The Monkeys Aotearoa has been appointed as creative and strategic agency of record for KidsCan kicking off 2023 with back-to-back campaigns.
Government announces significant funding boost for public media
The Government has announced a significant boost to NZ’s publicly funded media to ensure Kiwis have access to world-class content.
Comms Council calls for Inspiring Individual Award nominations
The search is on for inspiring leaders as the Comms Council and Warner Bros. Discovery invite nominations for the Inspiring Individual Award.
The Media Lab head to the kitchen with Gault’s
Gault’s and advertising executive Nick Baylis have enlisted the services of The Media Lab to help launch their latest line.
FizzyPop, Modica Group and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council join forces for disaster relief
FizzyPop has teamed up with Modica Group and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to introduce a text-to-donate platform for the regions disaster relief.
The Monkeys create a ‘cliffhanger’ for Macpac
NZ outdoor brand Macpac has released a new campaign via The Monkeys Aotearoa, that builds on the brand’s ‘Weather Anything’ platform.
FCB, RUN and Electoral Commission raise awareness around changes to Māori Electoral Option
FCB Aotearoa, RUN Aotearoa, and the Electoral Commission have developed a campaign regarding changes to the Māori Electoral Option.