Campaigns
‘Paws Off’ campaign calls for CMOs support to protect pets
TBWA\NZ, Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the NZVA, has introduced Paws Off – a freely available warning symbol designed to protect pets.
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The one thing smart co.’s are running with their digital marketing
A frank look at why the digital native in your business may not be the your sole source of reliable truth on the high performance marketing front.
Movings & Shakings
Pead expands leadership team as agency grows
Pead, a communications and PR agency, has strengthened its leadership team by promoting Jack Wheeler to the position of Partner – Corporate.
News
NZME named exclusive broadcaster for Vitality Netball World Cup 2023
NZME has been named as the exclusive radio broadcaster of the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023.
Movings & Shakings
Hollie Wright joins BBT as new Account Manager
Development and CX agency BBT has recently welcomed new Account Manager, Hollie Wright.
News
ASA supports online gambling review following pulled 22Bet ads
ASA says it supports a review of the Gambling Act after Google removed 22Bet ads from YouTube due to a complaint to the DIA.
News
Entries for 2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards open now
The Radio Bureau is calling for audio artisans to enter for 2023 ORCA to make a name for themselves and showcase their radio talents.
Movings & Shakings
Spark Foundry NZ invests in client offering
Spark Foundry NZ has bolstered its client offering, appointing Sophie Radford as well as promoting Kelly Rosnell and Paul Hamilton to Client Partners.
News
Urban List and Animates partner on one-stop shop for pet owners
Urban List, a prominent lifestyle publisher, has partnered with Animates, the top pet retail store in New Zealand, to introduce Urban List Pets.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks appoints new Outdoor Director
MediaWorks has appointed Brad Morgan to the newly created executive role of Outdoor Director, marking the importance of OOH to the company’s future.
News
In Motion launches SIXT campaign with top snow talent
In Motion and The Beards rose to the occasion to deliver a premium campaign for SIXT, overcoming a logistical challenge in the creative brief.
Features
OMD turns 25: Keeping ahead of the trends in a rapidly evolving media landscape
OMD NZ CEO Nigel Douglas delves into the secret behind the agency’s success following the media network’s 25th anniversary.
Movings & Shakings
Stuart Dickinson appointed as Chief Executive of Vista Group
Vista Group International has announced the appointment of accomplished global technology executive Stuart Dickinson as its new Chief Executive.
Movings & Shakings
People of Influence team up with Socialites Group
Socialites Group have announced that Auckland based talent agency People of Influence will join its family of businesses.
News
KidsCan appoints The Monkeys Aotearoa
The Monkeys Aotearoa has been appointed as creative and strategic agency of record for KidsCan kicking off 2023 with back-to-back campaigns.
StopPress exclusives
Colenso BBDO on rebuilding a creative team and getting back to winning ways
Following a raft of wins at the 2023 Axis Awards, we speak with the Colenso BBDO’s CCO Simon Vicars about making this award-winning work.
News
Government announces significant funding boost for public media
The Government has announced a significant boost to NZ’s publicly funded media to ensure Kiwis have access to world-class content.
News
Comms Council calls for Inspiring Individual Award nominations
The search is on for inspiring leaders as the Comms Council and Warner Bros. Discovery invite nominations for the Inspiring Individual Award.
Partner articles
The power of purpose-driven alignment: The Forever House helps lay the foundations for a greener future
Stuff is partnering with the Ara Education Charitable Trust to help breathe new life into an old home, in a sustainable way.
News
The Media Lab head to the kitchen with Gault’s
Gault’s and advertising executive Nick Baylis have enlisted the services of The Media Lab to help launch their latest line.
News
FizzyPop, Modica Group and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council join forces for disaster relief
FizzyPop has teamed up with Modica Group and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to introduce a text-to-donate platform for the regions disaster relief.
Movings & Shakings
Catch Design appoints Inga Boyd as Senior Producer
Catch Design, an independent digital agency, has announced the appointment of Inga Boyd as Senior Producer in its Wellington office.
News
The Monkeys create a ‘cliffhanger’ for Macpac
NZ outdoor brand Macpac has released a new campaign via The Monkeys Aotearoa, that builds on the brand’s ‘Weather Anything’ platform.
News
FCB, RUN and Electoral Commission raise awareness around changes to Māori Electoral Option
FCB Aotearoa, RUN Aotearoa, and the Electoral Commission have developed a campaign regarding changes to the Māori Electoral Option.
News
VMLY&R promotes Chief Creative Officer for APAC
VMLY&R has promoted Paul Nagy from CCO AUNZ to CCO APAC, in recognition of his successes and creative achievements in the region.
Movings & Shakings
ThinkTV appoints Caroline Atford as new GM
ThinkTV, the industry body that champions television advertising in New Zealand, has appointed Caroline Atford to the role of General Manager.
Movings & Shakings
MBM appoints Samuel Yap-Choong as Data and Analytics GM
Samuel Yap-Choong has been appointed as the GM of Data and Analytics, strengthening the senior leadership team at MBM New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Comms Council elects Rufus Chuter as new Media Committee Chair
Rufus Chuter, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Together, has been elected as the Chair of the Media Committee by the Comms Council.
News
TVNZ’s Chief Executive Simon Power resigns
TVNZ’s Chief Executive Simon Power has advised the Board that he will step down from the role at the end of the financial year on June 30 2023.
Awards
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2023 ‘Call for Entries’ webinar to be held
The TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards team are hosting a webinar to help those considering entering put their best foot forward.