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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.
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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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Not Another™ agency celebrates two Webby Awards
Not Another™, a Christchurch creative agency, has been recognised for its contributions to the Porn Week website with two Webby Awards.
News
Special NZ wins two Silver Pencils at The One Show
Special NZ’s ‘Last Performance’ for Partners Life and ‘Summer Never Sleeps’ for Kathmandu have received Silver Pencils at The One Show.
Opinion
Bad brand behaviour in unprecedented times (+ tips to get it right)
Liv McPherson, Senior Account Manager at Undertow Media, presents practical tips on effectively communicating during unprecedented events.
News
NZME relaunches automotive brand as DRIVEN Car Guide
In response to the changing needs of Kiwi car buyers, NZME’s automotive brand, DRIVEN, has relaunched as DRIVEN Car Guide.
News
VMO launches new brand positioning ‘Outdoor Done Differently’
In celebration of its 20th birthday VMO has unveiled a new identity and brand positioning, Outdoor Done Differently.
News
TBWA/NZ, Eleven NZ & ANZ launch ‘Screen Savers’
TBWA\NZ, Eleven NZ and ANZ have launched a new initiative, ANZ Screen Savers, to help keep loved ones safe from financial scams.
News
Kiwi agencies recognised on global scale at UK’s Campaign
Local agencies OMD NZ and Special NZ have been recognised on the world’s stage by the prestigious United Kingdom’s Campaign yesterday.
Movings & Shakings
Pead celebrates success with five promotions
Pead, a leading communications and PR agency in Aotearoa, has announced the promotions of five team members.
Movings & Shakings
Jo Taylor to lead Colenso BBDO’s BNZ account team
Jo Taylor is returning to College Hill after eight years, as the newest ‘boomerang,’ assuming the role of Managing Partner for the BNZ account.
News
Blackjet announces name change to Blackjet Social
Social media marketing agency Blackjet has undergone a rebrand and is now known as Blackjet Social, highlighting its renewed focus on social media.
News
DDB Group Aotearoa and McCafé brew up new brand platform
McDonald’s and DDB Group Aotearoa have released a new McCafé brand platform ‘Great Things Are Brewing’ which celebrates a great start to the day.