NZ Defence Force campaign recognised for innovation
NZDF’s ‘CODEWORDS’ OOH campaign has won the 2022 oOh!media NZ Innovation Awards taking home $10,000 in media bonus to use with oOh!.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Fire & Emergency NZ launch ‘You’re Cooked’ safety campaign via Motion Sickness
Fire & Emergency NZ has launched You’re Cooked; a public safety campaign giving Kiwis tips on safe cooking when under the influence.
MediaWorks adds two new DOOH billboards to portfolio
Two new digital Out of Home sites for MediaWorks are set to go live ahead of the end of the year – one in Wellington and the other in Blenheim.
Special shortlisted for Adweek ‘International Agency of the Year’
Special is up for the ‘International Agency of the Year’ in Adweek’s premier end of year awards.
One Plus One enlisted as Blackpearl Group’s PR partner
Blackpearl Group has appointed independent agency One Plus One Communications as its PR partner for its NZX listing.
Game changing TAB campaign launched via Chemistry
TAB and Chemistry have teamed up to help prepare the country for the Football World Cup with a game-changing campaign to build the hype.
Next chapter of The Warehouse’s Christmas campaign launched via DDB Group
DDB Group Aotearoa and The Warehouse are rolling out a free digital storybook which follows the adventures of Nigel the Nutcracker.
Strong demand for commercial radio continues
Data released today found 3.6m New Zealanders listen to the radio every week with almost 3.4m of those tuning into commercial radio stations.
Research shows Plan My Walk significantly impacting safety outdoors
Research conducted by the NZ Mountain Safety Council has found the Plan My Walk website and app has significantly impacted outdoor safety.
Westpac NZ and Spark Foundry spread water safety messages
Spark Foundry NZ is collaborating with Westpac NZ this summer on the banks’ latest campaign to help combat rising drowning numbers.
Powerful new recruitment campaign launched for Department of Corrections via Stanley St
Facing a tight NZ employment market, the Department of Corrections and Stanley St set to work on a high-profile, multi-media recruitment campaign.
Eyes and Ears appointed as video production partner for Auckland Council Group
Auckland Council Group has chosen Eyes and Ears to support Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited with video content.
DDB Group and Macca’s serves up new summer campaign
McDonald’s is welcoming the warmer months with its latest campaign via DDB Group, showcasing how the season and Macca’s is better when shared.
Special promotes Hell Pizza’s Kiwi classic with a twist
Steak and cheese pies are as quintessentially Kiwi as wearing jandals in the winter. Now Hell Pizza is relaunching this classic delicacy with a twist.
Research finds young Kiwis are missing out on local content
NZ On Air’s ‘Where Are The Youth Audiences? 2022’ research finds that young Kiwis are missing out on local content & have misconceptions about it.
Ogilvy NZ sheds new light on Pharmacy Degree
Ogilvy is shifting perceptions of a Pharmacy Degree by with a series of collab lab coats that pair local artists with Auckland University Alumni.
Colenso and Myhooman help singles find purrfect match
Colenso BBDO and Mars have created an alternative site that helps people find a cute companion in the form of a shelter animal from MyHooman.com.
The NZ Herald unleashes new brand campaign News Worth Knowing
The New Zealand Herald has launched a distinctive new brand campaign highlighting its promise to provide its audience with ‘news worth knowing’.
M&C Saatchi campaign for Countdown highlights Christmas food
Food is the focus of Countdown’s campaign via M&C Saatchi this year, putting aside other festive features such as stockings, Santa and snowmen.
Te Radar and Federation team up to ‘#SueTheSea’
In an effort to reverse the effects of climate change in the Pacific Te Radar has taken drastic action by attempting to #SueTheSea.
SBS Bank launches campaign via Abel Aotearoa
Less than a year into starting a NZ division, Abel has released its second campaign in Aotearoa – this time for iconic Southland bank – SBS Bank.
Now We Collide unveils rebrand for Cocentric
Now We Collide has worked with employee experience company Azuronaut on its rebrand to Cocentric along with new brand values & visual identity.
2022 Pressie Awards winners announced
The PR, Experiential and Social industry of Aotearoa gathered last night at the 2022 Pressie Awards to celebrate the best of the best.
Comms Council calls for old Axis awards to recycle
The Comms Council is calling for past winners of Axis awards to donate metal that has had its time in the limelight to be recycled into new awards.
Spark’s 5G Street Museum gives Kiwis an immersive experience
Spark NZ, Colenso BBDO, Assembly and five Kiwi creatives have teamed up to showcase the…
Sharesies retains top spot in Kantar Customer Leadership Index
Sharesies has been named the leading brand for customer experience in NZ by the Kantar Customer Leadership Index for the second year in a row.
Newstalk ZB taps into football fever with new podcast
Newstalk ZB is launching a new podcast for football fans that promises to dive into the latest news surrounding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Daylight launches podcast offering
With demand increasing for custom podcast products, Daylight is announcing a move into audio in partnership with The Spinoff.
Movember campaign by Dentsu Creative goes global
Movember has introduced the award-winning Dentsu Creative campaign ‘Moment Against Silence’ to the world at the Rugby League World Cup in England.
EightyOne, FINCH, Assembly and MBM help Powershop open its doors
The latest Powershop campaign featuring their pink personification of power lifts the lid on the experience of being a Powershop customer.
Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever delivers $2.5m in first week
Marvel’s second instalment in the Black Panther franchise, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has soared to the top spot at the NZ box office.
New brand campaign for Dubai Tourism dances to own beat
electriclime° has teamed up with Wunderman Thompson Dubai for the launch of an exciting new musical piece for Dubai Tourism.
First Five Rungs encourages support and transparency for junior staff
Comms Council Industry young leaders group, the First Five Rungs, has revealed research into the wants and needs of junior staff in the industry.
Excellence in digital advertising celebrated at 2022 IAB NZ Awards
Together and FCB came out on top at the 2022 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum last night.
The Goat Farm wins Money Sweetspot
Karangahape Road indie The Goat Farm has been appointed as the design and advertising agency for start-up social lender Money Sweetspot.
Scapegrace whisky and Motion Sickness release global campaign ahead of its time
Distilled in Central Otago, Scapegrace whisky sees the new day before the rest of the world and it’s new campaign makes the most of this.