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Val Morgan Digital to represent BuzzFeed Inc. in Australia and NZ
Val Morgan Digital has signed a strategic partnership to represent BuzzFeed, Tasty and BringMe in the Australasian market.
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ZM debuts new radio show ‘Curated by Dan Aux’
DJ Dan Aux is returning to NZ’s airwaves on ZM’s newest radio show, Curated by Dan Aux, an advert-free mix show.
News
Somar Digital helps streamline government procurement in NZ with upgrades to Marketplace
The Department of Internal Affairs has announced that Marketplace has launched a series of innovative upgrades thanks to Somar Digital.
Movings & Shakings
David Day joins Special London as Chief Creative Officer
Special has appointed David Day as Chief Creative Officer who will lead the London agency alongside Jennifer Black, CEO and Emily Harlock, CSO.
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Warner Bros. Discovery secures exclusive NZ partnership with SailGP
NZers nationwide are in for a thrilling water racing experience as Warner Bros. Discovery and SailGP join forces.
Features
Out of Home and away in Portugal
Robin McDonnell reports back from the World OOH Congress held in Lisbon on the advancements in measurement and sustainability.
News
MediaWorks and Stuff partner up to promote Elemental AKL 2023
MediaWorks and Stuff, two powerhouses of New Zealand media, are joining forces with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to promote Elemental AKL.
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Special PR and Tourism Fiji create the 40-something-getaway
Special PR has launched a campaign with Tourism Fiji named the 40-Something-Getaway – a series of holiday experiences designed for middle-aged folk.
Movings & Shakings
Jessica Allison joins Herd MSL NZ as General Manager
Jessica Allison has been appointed GM of Herd MSL New Zealand as the agency bolsters its capabilities across consumer and corporate communications.
Movings & Shakings
Sky appoints Ben Gibb as new Head of Sales
Moving from his role as Head of Product and Revenue at oOh!Media, Ben Gibb has been appointed as Head of Sales at Sky starting June 12.
Awards
Countdown to Cannes: All you need to know about the Kiwi creatives heading to Cannes Lions
As the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity approaches, NZ’s ad professionals are gearing up to showcase their talent on the international stage.
News
MediaWorks and Auckland Transport unveil first ever commercial train wrap for One NZ
The latest iteration of One NZ’s brand launch, which also includes a full takeover of Britomart, extends across three carriages of an AT train.
News
BNZ brings ‘Let’s find a way’ platform to world of home lending
Bank of NZ’s new campaign via Colenso BBDO is reassuring homeowners that BNZ has the home loan expertise you’re after.
News
The plot thickens in Powerball’s latest Imagine instalment via DDB Aotearoa
Lotto NZ and DDB Aotearoa have this week launched the 6th instalment in the celebrated Imagine Powerball campaign, titled House Hunt.
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Vogel’s: The bread we do more for via DDB Group Aotearoa and Goodman Fielder
Goodman Fielder and DDB Group Aotearoa’s new campaign puts Vogel’s in the spotlight.
News
Adidas launches new global campaign via Augusto
In a new initiative called ‘Move For The Planet’, adidas will donate 1 Euro for every 10 minutes of movement between 1-12 June.
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Go Media network ‘hits the ton’ puts on a party and wins back Wellington gateway
Go Media has entered into an agreement to acquire 12 digital locations in Christchurch.
News
Salesforce Connections 2023 conference wraps up in Chicago
Industry professionals, Salesforce employees, and clients from around the world gathered to talk martech at Connections 2023. Ayla Miller reports.
News
Kargo brings innovative video advertising products to NZ
Kargo, an Adtech leader in attention-based advertising solutions and services is expanding its video advertising capabilities in NZ.
Opinion
Robots, pets and peanuts: What’s the future of retail marketing?
The robots have landed, the planet is burning, and nobody has any cash – a wrap up of NZ Marketing’s Future of Retail Marketing Conference 2023.
News
NZME secures Rugby World Cup 2023 broadcast rights
NZME has announced its acquisition of audio broadcasting rights for Rugby World Cup 2023 as the much anticipated event draws closer.
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Special Wellington wins Family Planning account
Following a competitive pitch, Family Planning has entrusted the Special Wellington team to conduct a historical brand review.
News
Pak’nSave and FCB use Stick-tech to help NZ save money and slash food waste
PAK’nSAVE and FCB have teamed up to empower individuals in becoming more resourceful and reducing waste through the innovative Savey Mealmaker.
News
Cantabrian recognised with PRINZ Life membership
Felicity Price ONZM has been made a Life Member of PRINZ for her services to the profession over more than three decades.
Movings & Shakings
Pure SEO appoints Amanda Middeldorp as Marketing Manager
Pure SEO has appointed Amanda Middeldorp as Marketing Manager, effective from the 1st of May. She will work directly with the CEO, Richard Conway.
News
Go Media to appear on Christchurch Edition of Monopoly
Monopoly is about to launch a Christchurch edition and Go Media will appear as an Advertising Campaign square and through the community chest card.
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DDB Group Aotearoa amplifies social offering
DDB Group Aotearoa has announced the launch of DDB Group Social, a unified team composed of social specialists from its four agencies.
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ANZ & TBWA/NZ ask the big question plaguing Kiwi homeowners
ANZ and TBWA\NZ have launched a new home loan proposition and a campaign to answer the question of – Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
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Mahi Tahi launches campaign encouraging people to return home for Matariki
Mahi Tahi is collaborating once again with NZer of the Year Rangi Matamua who crafted the theme and messaging for this year’s Matariki campaign.
Movings & Shakings
NSPR expands team with former radio producer and talent manager
Tom McKenzie, a former producer at Today FM, and skilled talent manager Josie Rainer have joined PR, talent management and communications team, NSPR.