Aussie agency Bastion takes majority stake in Shine
Local independent agency Shine has signed a partnership with Australian independent agency group Bastion.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Special lead the way at shortlist stage of Campaign Asia ‘Agency of the Year’ awards.
Special leads the NZ agency pack by some way with 9 finalists across Agency of the Year categories including ‘New Zealand Agency of the Year’.
Sky Tower lights up as New Zealand celebrates vaccination milestone
New Zealand’s iconic Sky Tower is to light up in support of the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
Villa Maria and Contagion celebrate those perfect moments
Villa Maria has rolled-out a new brand campaign ‘Perfect Moments’ via their creative and media agency, Contagion.
oOh!media launches Art In The Hood installation
This is oOh!’s second year supporting the community initiative, the goal of which is to engage local schools in creating unique art for Auckland.
Kiwi Wealth encourages savers to look beyond #1 rankings via The Goat Farm
Kiwi Wealth’s ‘Smarter Reasons’, in collaboration with The Goat Farm & Sneakers Media, aims to reframe the conversation around retirement saving.
RUN’s Raymond McKay set to be a juror for the Clio Awards
RUN Co-founder and CCO, Raymond Otene McKay will be a juror for the prestigious Clio Awards for 2022.
MediaWorks welcomes Polly Gillespie, Mark Richardson, Wilhelmina Shrimpton & Robett Hollis
MediaWorks has announced a host of new talent who will be joining its talk brand in 2022.
Discovery selects True to relaunch free-to-air portfolio
Discovery will partner with indie agency True to create and launch a refreshed portfolio of free-to-air entertainment brands into the local market.
Clemenger Group wins big at 2021 Effie Aotearoa Awards
The Comms Council has this evening celebrated the country’s most effective marketing campaigns via a virtual 2021 Effie Aotearoa Awards.
AM Show gets a shake up, and a new co-host to wake up to
Discovery has today announced that Melissa Chan-Green will join Ryan Bridge as co-host of Newshub’s all-new morning show ‘AM’.
Publicis Groupe unveils new paid leave policies and remote working initiative
Publicis Groupe ANZ have announced a raft of new paid leave entitlements, and remote working initiative, Publicis Re’Union.
Restaurant & Cafe magazine gets behind Hands Up 4 Hospo auction
Stoddart NZ and Restaurant & Cafe magazine have created an online auction called Hands Up 4 Hospo to help support affected businesses.
New stock image site Picky launches in Aotearoa
Aotearoa’s newest stock and mock site Picky, launches today, providing brands and agencies with a dedicated marketplace to purchase local images.
David Reid Homes unveils refreshed brand design via MadeKnown
David Reid Homes has unveiled its new branding showcasing a refined and timeless design that embraces the joy of the new.
DARKHORSE celebrates the opening of its first Australian office
Integrated agency DARKHORSE is celebrating a growing client portfolio by launching into the Australian market with a new Sydney-based office.
New Zealand puts a new spin on global Heineken ‘Cheers to All’ campaign
Heineken is launching its ‘Cheers to All’ campaign in New Zealand, which kicks off with a globally created TVC & locally produced OOH and digital.
Pressie Awards go virtual
Due to the uncertainty around Auckland’s current lockdown, the Comms Council has decided that this year’s Pressie Awards will be a virtual event.
oOh!media grows a MoOh! in support of Movember
oOh!media is supporting the Movember Foundation this month with a special art installation at one of its Queen Street sites, in support of Movember.
Waitoa goes Carbonzero in newly launched integrated brand relaunch campaign
Waitoa has revealed its new integrated brand relaunch campaign where the brand champions its latest sustainability credentials.
MediaWorks launches its first out-of-home billboard in Dunedin
MediaWorks has launched its first out-of-home billboard in Dunedin and two new digital sites in Auckland.
oOh!media shares voices of hope from Kiwis to Kiwis
oOh!media has launched a new campaign in support of Voices of Hope’s; Unite Against Loneliness, focused on sharing messages of hope in current times.
The Sound celebrates 10 years with limited edition vinyl
To celebrate 10 years of playing the greatest music ever made, The Sound have released a limited edition vinyl and new marketing campaign.
Go Media helps with city takeover of Ngāti Whātua’s Ira Dot vaccination campaign
Go Media is using its OOH network to help promote this weekend’s Ira Dot vaccination programme that will take place in a bid to get Auckland to 90%.
Stuff signs climate emergency declaration
Stuff has joined a group of media organisations who have signed Covering Climate Now’s declaration to treat climate change as an emergency.
Quantum Jump helps light up Auckland for Dementia
Dementia Auckland partners with Quantum Jump, Conductor and LUMO to deliver a major digital outdoor campaign to support awareness of dementia.
Breast Cancer Cure campaign launches via Republik
Indie agency Republik has partnered with Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) to develop a campaign to raise money for breast cancer research in New Zealand.
TBWA/NZ and Noel Leeming double up for Christmas
TBWA\New Zealand and Noel Leeming are bringing the ever-helpful Noel Leeming character back with two festive commercials for the holiday season.
Duncan Garner and Rachel Smalley join MediaWorks’ new talk brand
Duncan Garner and Rachel Smalley are set to join MediaWorks’ new talk brand in 2022 and will work alongside Tova O’Brien.
Whānau Ora and Motion Sickness extend vaccination campaign
Whānau Ora supports ‘Fight for your Whakapapa’ vaccination campaign across Te Ika-a-Maui, the North Island via Motion Sickness.
Sexual wellness site Nak-Ed and Stuff partner up
Modern sexual wellness magazine Nak-Ed and Stuff.co.nz have officially launched a content partnership, seeing Nak-Ed content published on Stuff.
B2B agencies 212F and Incremental Marketing join forces
Two B2B brands have joined forces to form one of the largest independent B2B Customer Engagement agencies in Australia and New Zealand.
oOh!media to give away $30,000 Effies prize
oOh!media has made the decision to pivot their original Effies sponsorship involvement while still providing a moment of surprise and delight.
Meta announces new commitment to support sustainability of NZ newsrooms
Meta, aka Facebook, is looking to invest in the local news ecosystem to drive greater and more diverse plurality in the sector.
ICG to merge with Soar Print
Auckland-based print specialist Soar Print and communications group ICG have announced that they will merge.
Wright Communications sings sustainability tune, appoints Senior Account Director
PR agency Wright Communications says the number of brands seeking guidance on sustainability strategic planning is growing despite the pandemic.