Class of 2022 celebrate completing Comms Council’s Foundations Course
Following three months of hard work, students of the Comms Council Foundations of Advertising and Media Course 2022 came together for one final night.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
NZME hits 50 million annual podcast downloads
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has hit 50 million annual podcast downloads across its diverse and expanding network.
Mango wins at Rainbow Excellence Awards for Travel Proud campaign
Mango Communications Aotearoa and Booking.com took home two awards at the recent Rainbow Excellence Awards for their Travel Proud campaign.
Strongest growth quarter for Out of Home since early 2021
New Zealand’s OOH industry has enjoyed its strongest quarter of growth since early 2021 according to the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa.
FIFA Women’s World Cup reveals Tazuni as official mascot
A “fun, football-loving” penguin named Tazuni has been revealed as the official mascot for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year.
MetroEXP puts the pizazz in pizza sauce campaign
Anathoth Farm, known for its jams and pickles, has launched a new range of chunky pizza sauces with a campaign by MetroEXP.
Merkle Aotearoa helps clients achieve net zero targets
Merkle Aotearoa is helping brands achieve their net zero goals with Salesforce Net Zero Cloud – a tool for businesses to track their progress.
Tend Health appoints Pure SEO to connect Kiwis with care
Tend Health, a full-service primary healthcare provider, has appointed Pure SEO to help people connect with relevant services.
Finalists announced for 2022 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards
The finalists for the 2022 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards have been announced following a record number of entries.
Transpower teams up with The Goat Farm
Transpower has selected The Goat Farm to support its employment brand and recruitment strategy following a multi-agency request for proposal process.
Ingham’s launches new plant-based alternative via Quantum Jump
As more people incorporate plant-based foods in their diet, Ingham’s has teamed up with Quantum Jump to launch wheat protein Southern Style Bites.
Raising the roof with Colorsteel and DDB
DDB Group Aotearoa and Colorsteel have launched a playful campaign that aims to raise the standard of NZ’s roofs and pleasing our feline friends.
Special NZ recognised for innovation by Australian Financial Review
Special New Zealand has been named the most innovative media or marketing company in the country by the prestigious Australian Financial Review.
Argosy Property appoints Republik
Listed property company, Argosy Property, has appointed Republik to lead communications and brand development for all future projects.
Kantar launches Sustainable Transformation Practice
Recognising that NZ businesses are needing help navigating sustainability and consumers, Kantar established a Sustainable Transformation Practice.
Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2022 finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2022 (WMMA) have been chosen with winners to be announced on October 20 at La Zeppa.
Go Media expands Auckland digital network to 23 screens
Go Media has added two new screens to its portfolio bringing its total to 23 screens across Auckland and 81 screens nationwide.
SPC harnesses power of the underdog in new campaign via Thinker bell
In an unexpected move, SPC has launched a campaign hoping to become New Zealand’s second favourite canned food brand, via indie agency Thinkerbell.
Diversity and sustainability top priority for new Comms Council President
We catch up with newly elected Comms Council President Rob Harvey to ask him about the industry’s most pressing issues and his hopes for the future.
Augusto and adidas release powerful new work for Black Ferns
In celebration of the current Black Ferns players, adidas and Augusto have released a new campaign iconising them as female role models.
Powerball gets a new look with PHD, DDB and LUMO
A refreshed Powerball platform via PHD & DDB has been launched with a LUMO DOOH campaign, utilising programmatic and dynamic creative optimisation.
MediaWorks supercharges customer engagement with Izzybots
MediaWorks has added automated Messenger marketing-focused agency Izzybots to its digital marketing suite.
Warrior fans offered ‘hall pass’ for NRL Grand Finals
To reward loyal Warriors fans, TAB via Chemistry is offering up a Hall Pass, allowing them to support another team for the 2022 NRL Grand Final.
New Acer laptop launched with cinematic concept film
In collaboration with Acer, electriclime° has built and produced a cinematic concept and film for the laptop company’s Swift Edge launch.
Touching story promotes AA Life Insurance
The real life story of a customer who learnt the true value of AA Life Insurance is at the centre of a new awareness campaign.
Thumbs up for FCB and Four Square at Best Awards
FCB Aotearoa has been recognised at the recent Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards, winning two pins for its work on the Four Square brand.
New board president elected for Comms Council
The Commercial Communications Council has elected CEO of dentsu Aotearoa as the new president following the recent board elections.
New vodka RTD brand encourages Kiwis to embrace the moment
Capturing New Zealand’s forward-focused identity, new Kiwi vodka RTD brand Good & Great has launched this week, along with a light-hearted campaign.
QT Hotels launches ‘Curious Currencies’ via Thinkerbell
QT Hotels & Resorts has launched ‘Curious Currencies’ via Thinkerbell, offering customers a chance to swap curiosities for accommodation.
Breast Cancer Foundation, Ogilvy NZ campaign says mammograms are for everyone
This Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Breast Cancer Foundation has teamed up with Ogilvy NZ on a campaign encouraging wāhine to book a mammogram.
New VideoTaxi CEO joins with ambitious plans
Subscription-based digital content production company VideoTaxi has welcomed communications industry expert Isobel Kerr-Newell on as its new CEO.
Ad market defies expectations for August with record high
New Zealand’s ad market has reported an impressive 10.3 percent increase in media agency ad spend, hitting a record August total.
Defence Force calls for new recruits with help from oOh!media
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working together with OMD and oOh!media to attract more young New Zealanders to join the armed services.
‘Do Good, Do Well’ launches via Special NZ
A campaign to attract a new generation of investors and investments in New Zealand has been created for Invest New Zealand by Special New Zealand.
Beyond Studio adds four new recruits
Beyond Studio, a Virtual Worlds Venture Studio based in Wellington, has welcomed 4 new members to the team across creative, development & marketing.
Davanti rebrands to Merkle Aotearoa
Business and technology consultancy Davanti is ready to take the next step in its history, officially joining Merkle on October 4, 2022.