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The Spinoff’s Duncan Greive hands CEO reigns to Amber Easby
The Spinoff has announced that Duncan Greive has resigned from his CEO position effective immediately and is handing over the reigns to Amber Easby.
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Kiwis urged to take back power with Flick Electric campaign via YoungShand
The launch of a new campaign places Flick on the side of New Zealanders who have been suffering at the hands of an unfair, broken power market.
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The Monkeys Aotearoa team up with KidsCan to help hungry kids
KidsCan has launched its 2023 Back to School campaign, via The Monkeys Aotearoa, to help hungry children.
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Hearts & Science secures paw-fect pitch with Animates
Hearts & Science has been selected to handle all strategic media services for Aotearoa’s leading pet care provider.
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Year in Review 2022: Christophe Spencer
Last year saw Christophe Spencer take on a new role as CDO at GroupM NZ. Here he reflects on 2022 and shares his predictions for 2023.
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FCB Aotearoa, MBM and Waka Kotahi launch ‘Through My Eyes’
FCB, in partnership with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and MBM have launched their first piece of work ‘Through My Eyes’.
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Mazda NZ signs on to sponsor AM show
Mazda NZ has signed on to become the new Premium Sponsor of Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ’s morning show, AM, on Three and ThreeNow.
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Strong revenue results for Out of Home despite challenging year
OOHMAA have announced that its members’ 2022 revenue were up 10 percent year-on-year with the total revenue rising to $131m.
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PRINZ Awards now open, top judge secured
PRINZ has secured a top Australian creative and marcomms specialist as a lead judge for this year’s PRINZ awards, which have just opened for entry.
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Executive Judges announced for 2023 Axis Awards
In celebration of the 43rd Axis Awards, the Communications Council has announced an all-star team of Executive Judging judges.
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Bettle & Associates welcomes strategy appointment
Bettle & Associates have appointed Livio Godnich as strategist, adding to its brand, marketing and customer/user experience strategic offering.
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Southern Cross Pet Insurance, MBM & TBWA launch ‘Pet Paw-casts’
With vets seeing an increase in heat exhaustion related issues caused by owners walking their dogs while its hot, ‘Pet Paw-casts’ aim to help.
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NZME celebrates print media with launch of new competition
A new publishing creative competition celebrating the effectiveness of print media has been launched by New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME).
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Thinkerbell opens doors in NZ
Independent agency Thinkerbell has opened the doors to its office in NZ with Luke Farmer as Aotearoa’s Managing Director and Co-founder.
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DARKHORSE welcomes new Communications Account Manager
Integrated creative agency DARKHORSE is welcoming Seán Rose onto the team as Communications Account Manager at its Auckland office.
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DDB Group Aotearoa and FINCH launch ‘Correct The Internet’ campaign
DDB Group Aotearoa and FINCH have launched a movement designed to correct the inconsistency of searchable facts that disadvantages sportswomen.
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Stuff’s NowNext survey reveals first insight into preferred Labour leader
A Stuff NowNext survey gave the first insight into who Kiwis might prefer as Labour party leader following Jacinda Ardern’s resignation last week.
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Whittaker’s wins November Kantar Ad Impact Award
The November Kantar Ad Impact Award goes to Whittaker’s “The Gift of Great Taste” advert from its “Best is Always Better” campaign series.
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Charlie’s honour Kiwi legend with rebrand via Special PR
Charlie’s has temporarily changed its name to Henry’s to celebrate rugby legend Sir Graham Henry at The Black Clash, this Friday, January 20.
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Harnessing the power of the screen
There’s no doubt TV plays a critical role in generating commercial results for advertisers. ThinkTV champions this and offers insight to marketers.
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Clemenger BBDO Wellington welcomes new Head of Strategy
Clemenger BBDO Wellington has strengthened its leadership team with the hire of Ravi Matharu as Head of Strategy.
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Trade Me launches new brand platform via Special Wellington
Trade Me has launched a new brand platform, with the help of Special Wellington, which invited Kiwis to chase what they want.
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Year in Review 2022: Robin McDonnell
Robin McDonnell reflects on a year that saw many significant achievements for Phantom Billstickers and prepares for classic OOH to have a moment.
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Two NZ talent agencies collaborate on new endeavour
Belinda Foster and Tanya Horo have joined forces to create a new creative agency powerhouse, appropriately named Collaborate Management.
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Frank Costello appointed as Go Media’s Commercial Director
Go Media has announced the appointment of Frank Costello as Commercial Director as the company develops its Out of Home asset portfolio.
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Special NZ ranks highly on global scale
Special NZ has been ranked as one of the best agencies in the world, this time ‘#7 Agency in the World’ by a prestigious ranking organisation.
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Adman’s personal experience inspires The Hello Project
After finding his mother lying on her kitchen floor, adman Greg Partington is urging Kiwis to check on their neighbours with The Hello Project.
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AO Studios launches out of The Tuesday Club
Paul Courtney, formerly of Colenso BBDO, has launched a new creative and production studio AO Studios to help marketers get their ideas made.
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FizzyPop joins forces with Land Rover Horse of the Year 2023
Hawke’s Bay Agency FizzyPop has announced a new partnership with Land Rover Horse of the Year, the largest event in the NZ equestrian calendar.
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New year, new crew at Botica Butler Raudon
PR consultancy, Botica Butler Raudon Partners, has appointed three new account executives to meet demand for its strategic communications services.