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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Bastion Films rebrands to Bastion Make
Film production company Bastion Films has rebranded as Bastion Make to reflect its expanding in-house production capabilities.
NZ Defence Force launch campaign via Clemenger BBDO
With a strong focus on connection, the New Zealand Defence Force has launched a new recruitment campaign from Clemenger BBDO.
LUMO and Hivestack team up for digital growth
LUMO Digital Outdoor has announced it is integrating with Hivestack’s first-to-market DOOH yield management solution.
KiwiPlates and Saatchi & Saatchi present tale with a twist
KiwiPlates and Saatchi & Saatchi have delivered a couple of surprises with the new iteration of KiwiPlate’s ‘Everyone has a Story’ brand platform.
Last chance to enter 2022 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards
Time is running out to get your entries in for the 2022 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards which close this Friday.
KiwiRail highlight rail safety via DDB Group
KiwiRail, TrackSAFE and DDB Group Aotearoa are encouraging safer behaviour around level crossings in an integrated campaign for Rail Safety Week.
The Breakfast Club lifts spirits with new brand campaign
The Breakfast Club, MediaWorks’ morning radio show on More FM, has a new brand campaign, encouraging listeners to start their day with a giggle.
NZ media mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Following the death Queen Elizabeth II, media outlets around the world broke the news and commemorated the life of the longest-serving British monarch.
The Pond announces partnership move
The Pond Recruitment has announced it is now a partnership, with senior employee Will Gregory buying a stake in the business in early 2021.
ThreeNow launches StreamFreeNow via True
ThreeNow has unveiled its new brand campaign StreamFreeNow with the help of creative agency True and production company Made.
Aotearoa Effie Awards finalists announced
The first round of judging for the 2022 Aotearoa Effie Awards, in association with TVNZ, is complete and the finalists have been announced.
Film Construction welcomes British director Tom Wilson on board
Working between London, Bucharest, and Los Angeles, the prodigious talents of Director Tom Wilson are now available in Australasia.
Policy.nz re-launches website via Daylight
As local elections draw nearer, Policy.nz has made voting even simpler by launching a new interactive platform with the help of agency Daylight.
Streetwear lovers celebrated with new Red Rat brand campaign via Chemistry
Streetwear brand Red Rat has launched a new brand campaign via Chemistry that speaks to the serious streetwear lovers among us.
Federation and NZ Opera unleash ‘paranoid’ new campaign
To celebrate NZ Opera’s new season, Federation has created a truly ‘paranoid’ campaign using Macbeth’s dark plot with a twist.
Mitre 10 swaps DIY tips for language lessons
To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori this year, Mitre 10 is launching a series with DIY legend Stan Scott as he helps tamariki build planter boxes.
CTV fastest growing screen for YouTube in NZ
Connected TV is YouTube’s fastest growing screen in New Zealand with more than two million Kiwis watching YouTube via CTV in May this year.
Countdown inspires action via M&C Saatchi
With the aim of inspiring Kiwis to create a better tomorrow, Countdown has launched its brand new campaign ‘Little Things’, created by M&C Saatchi.
NZ Woman’s Weekly launches online recipe collection
The New Zealand Woman’s Weekly has launched a new online home for its trusted recipe ideas, from tried and true favourites to dinner party dining.
Reinvigorating racing with ‘The Grand Tour’
In an effort to breathe life back into racing, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is launching ‘The Grand Tour’ Racing Festival.
MediaCom launches Creative Systems
MediaCom has announced the launch of its new capabilities as it prepares for the official launch of the new agency proposition EssenceMediaCom.
Youthline and ASB highlight the power of talking via The Monkeys Aotearoa
ASB has entered into a three-year principal partnership with Youthline, launching a new campaign to announce the new alliance via The Monkeys Aotearoa.
The Goat Farm takes on NZ Warbirds Association
Kiwi-owned independent advertising, design and social media agency, The Goat Farm, is welcoming NZ Warbirds Association (NZWA) to its client roster.
Clemenger Group NZ to join forces at revamped offices
Clemenger Group New Zealand’s Auckland-based agencies will all come together under one roof at its College Hill offices from May 2023.
FCB Media wins Vodafone account
FCB Media has won the Vodafone media account including media strategy, planning and buying, following a successful pitch process earlier this year.
New Chief Executive for Somar Digital
Customer and digital experience agency Somar Digital has appointed COO Fiona Reid to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
BCITO campaigns for a career in construction
BCITO and partners EightyOne and MBM have released new campaign encouraging young people and career switchers to consider a career in the trades.
Government and cross-cultural agency team up to deliver targeted campaigns
Bananaworks Communications and the New Zealand Government are working together to coordinate communication campaigns for Asian community groups.
Submissions open for 2022 Pixel Awards
LUMO Digital Outdoor is relaunching the Pixel Awards, an initiative established to educate and motivate creatives to make the most of digital OOH.
Culture&Theory closes its doors
Culture&Theory, an Auckland-based strategic, digital, design and creative agency has announced it is closing effective immediately.
Expansion plans unveiled for Bastion Shine
Bastion Shine is launching four specialist business units across a wide range of communications disciplines with new senior hires.
People of Influence teams up with Sony
People of Influence is teaming up with Sony Music New Zealand and will represent some of the label’s most well-known artists.
Wellington agency creates comedy web series ‘Self Help’
Wrestler Studios has created and released an eight-part web series called ‘Self Help’ which comically explores one man’s journey to being better.
Rebecca Reid offered opportunity to become NSPR director
NSPR Ltd has offered Rebecca Reid the opportunity to become a director and business shareholder in the PR communications company in 2023.
ActivePure appoints Publicis Groupe NZ as communications partner
ActivePure has appointed Publicis Groupe Connected Platform to provide advertising, media, and PR services for its business in Australasia.