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Spark Foundry and Oritain partner on sustainability
Forensic and data science firm, Oritain has appointed Spark Foundry NZ as agency of record.
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Special expands Trans-Tasman offering with new PR offering in Australia
Special has expanded the services of Special PR, launching in the Australian market in response to growing demand for creative PR solutions.
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The Seekret of Seek’s new brand campaign
SEEK has unveiled its newest brand campaign as the initial step in reviving the SEEK and you shall find brand platform.
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Karangahape Road in a bottle launches via Motion Sickness
Road by Karangahape, a perfume capturing ‘Karangahape Road in a bottle’, has been released globally.
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PRINZ annual gala shines spotlight on PR excellence
The annual PRINZ gala awarded HMC PR Consultancy of the Year in the small-to-medium category while Special PR was named large PR Agency of the Year.
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2023 Voyager Media Awards showcase industry success
Celebrating excellence in the media industry, the 2023 Voyager Media Awards event took place on Saturday, May 27, unveiling winners across 65 awards.
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FCB Aotearoa and Waka Kotahi ask ‘Would you rather?’
FCB, in partnership with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and MBM, has undertaken a redefined perspective on the consequences of drinking and driving.
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Letterbox on the resurge
Angela Hurst, Liquorland’s Head of Marketing & Customer Experience, explains why she advocates for a channel that gets regular offers into the home.
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Socialites Group rebrands to Thompson Spencer
Thompson Spencer has recently rebranded from Socialites Group to establish itself as a comprehensive creative and accredited media agency.
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GLOBOX lights up Morrinsville with two new digital billboards
GLOBOX Digital Billboards has announced the addition of GLOBOX screens number 29 and 30 lighting up the streets of Morrinsville.
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Go Media launches ‘Way to Go’ train platform network in Wellington
Go Media has announced the launch of its ‘Way to Go’ digital screen network across Greater Wellington rail station platforms.
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Special NZ wins Yellow Pencil for Kathmandu ‘Summer Never Sleeps’ campaign
Special NZ has won a coveted D&AD Yellow Pencil for the Kathmandu ‘Summer Never Sleeps’ campaign in Sound Design & Use of Music.
Movings & Shakings
Founding partners bring The Sweetshop into new era
The Sweetshop long-time creative collaborators Melanie Bridge and Sharlene George have assumed new roles as Global Co-CEOs.
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Finalists announced for 2023 Beacon Awards
The Commercial Communications Council has unveiled the finalists for the 2023 Beacon Awards, presented in collaboration with oOh!media.
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Nearly 3.4m Kiwis tune into commercial radio
The NZ Commercial Radio Industry has released the S1 2023 GFK Radio Audience Data revealing that nearly 3.4m Kiwis engage with commercial radio.
Awards
Finalists revealed for 2023 Beacon Awards
The Comms Council has announced the finalists for the 2023 Beacon Awards in association with oOh!media.
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HELL takes aim at ‘buy now pay later’ schemes with AfterLife Pay via Yarn
Chosen customers will be eligible for AfterLife Pay signing an amendment to their wills allowing the cost of their pizza to be collected upon death.
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Chemistry’s ‘Consider the Odds’ campaign recognised at Caples
Chemistry’s ‘Consider the Odds’ campaign has won Silver and Bronze Caples awards, building on its triumphs at the Spikes, DRUM, and the Pressies.
Opinion
The audio future is now
Alistair Jamison, relatively newly appointed CEO of the Radio Broadcasters Association (RBA) discusses why he believes audio has a bright future.
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Hawke’s Bay Tourism appoints Special PR
Hawke’s Bay Tourism selected Special PR to bolster its communication efforts in light of the region being named a Great Wine Capital of the World.
Features
Unlocking opportunities for NZ brands in the reshaped TV ad landscape
Alex Spurzem, Samsung Ads ANZ GM, delves into emerging trends of the new TV ad landscape to identify how brands can adapt their strategies to suit.
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ASB, Youthline and BENEE launch song to ease anxiety via The Monkeys Aotearoa
In an effort to equip Kiwi youth with tools for staying ahead, ASB has collaborated with Youthline to unveil a song designed to alleviate anxiety.
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Makers Mark and Taylor Pass honey launch ‘Sustainable Suite’ experience via Undertow Media
Bourbon brand Maker’s Mark has joined forces with Taylor Pass honey to offer Kiwis the chance to experience the B Corp status of both companies.
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oOh!media installs six new digital panels at Auckland transport hub
oOh!media NZ has expanded its digital advertising presence at the upgraded Lower Albert Street bus interchange, situated in Auckland’s CBD.
Features
A Q&A with ad contrarian Bob Hoffman
Following his recent visit to NZ we delve into the mind of Bob Hoffman with this Q&A in an attempt to make sense of the complexities of the ad world.
Movings & Shakings
LUMO strengthens sales team with new hires
LUMO Digital has revealed its sales team is expanding, with the hiring of Ste Buck, Charlotte Garvan, and promotion of Josh McWilliams.
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Whānau Ora and Motion Sickness launch ‘Our Future is Māori’ campaign
Whānau Ora, in collaboration with creative agency Motion Sickness, has unveiled a campaign to enhance Māori aspiration and inspiration.
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Federation on track to deliver KiwiRail rail safety advertising programme
KiwiRail has announced the appointment of Federation as a strategic creative agency partner for its Rail Safety advertising.
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PRINZ showcases the future of PR with new campaign
From alien leaders to AI, a new campaign from PRINZ addresses the potentially outlandish communication challenges PR might face in the future.
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Executive judges announced for 2023 Beacon Awards
The Comms Council has announced the panel of executive judges for the upcoming 2023 Beacon Awards, in association with oOh!media.