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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.
Movings & Shakings
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Movings & Shakings
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Movings & Shakings
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.
Movings & Shakings
EssenceMediacom announces new recruit
Matt Scotton, formerly of IPG Mediabrands, joins EssenceMediacom as Chief Product and Marketing Officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff invests in rural sector with two new appointments
In a move to support growth in the rural sector Stuff has appointed Lee Piper as head of Rural Revenue and Kate Boreham as Business Director – Rural.
News
Special named Independent Agency of the Year at One Asia Creative Awards
Starting 2023 on a high, Special has been crowned Independent Agency of the Year at the One Asia Creative Awards.
News
Dentsu and Kantar launch Marketing a Better Future study
Dentsu & Kantar have launched Marketing a Better Future, a study exploring the role APAC marketers play in achieving sustainability ambitions & SDGs.
News
Kim Pick joins Gerety Awards as NZ Ambassador and jury president
AUNZ will be represented in a joint executive jury session with Kim Pick, ECD at VMLY&R New Zealand as the Ambassador and jury president.
Movings & Shakings
Michael Buhagiar joins BigAds New Zealand
BigAds has announced that Michael Buhagiar has re-joined the business to spear head growth in New Zealand.
News
Sweetshop & Green selected to attend Berlinale Co-Production Market
Sweetshop & Green’s Mārama written and directed by Taratoa Stappard has been chosen to attend Berlinale’s Co-Production Market.
StopPress exclusives
Year in Review 2022: Sam Stuchbury
Sam Stuchbury, Executive Creative Director at Motion Sickness, offers insight on the best work and the biggest lessons of 2022.
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Year in Review 2022: Nick Vile of oOh!media NZ
oOh!media NZ’s Nick Vile reflects on work done in 2022, the lessons it brought with it and the changes set make a mark on the OOH sector in 2023.
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Year in Review 2022: Catherine Harris and Shane Bradnick of TBWA/NZ
Catherine Harris and Shane Bradnick of TBWA/NZ share a window into their year, what they’ll remember 2022 for, and their 2023 predictions.
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Year in Review 2022: Olly King of Spark Foundry
For Spark Foundry’s Olly King, 2022 has been the year of continued growth along with significant personal and professional achievements.
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Year in Review 2022: Jodi O’Donnell of TVNZ
The TV industry has served up a big year for Jodi O’Donnell, Commercial Director at TVNZ. She shares the highlights and looks towards 2023.
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Year in Review 2022: Kelly Grindle of Special PR
From being awarded a PR Lion at Cannes, to welcoming new team members, Kelly Grindle of Special PR reflects on a winner of a year.
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Year in Review 2022: Bridget Bucknell-Whalley of Together
Back in Aotearoa, Bridget Bucknell-Whalley, Head of Strategy and Planning at Together NZ, shares her impressions of 2022 and prepares for 2023.
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The Fame Game: A Silent Night, a summer anthem and a saucy stunt
This month Special PR’s Head of PR & Influence Kelly Grindle selects 5 of the most attention-grabbing PR campaigns that have made a big difference.
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Year in Review 2022: Simon Lendrum, Comms Council CEO
The past year not only saw Comms Council CEO Simon Lendrum publish a book but also lead his team through yet another year of challenges.
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So you want my job? Annemarie Browne
Lotto NZ’s Annemarie Browne speaks on her journey into marketing and how it feels to see people’s dreams come true.
News
Bastion Shine teams up with Comms Council and Manurewa High School on diversity drive
Bastion Shine has been matched with Manurewa High School to help create more career pathways into the advertising industry.
Campaigns
Macca’s speaks “late night” this silly season, via DDB Group Aotearoa
The latest campaign from McDonald’s via DDB Group Aotearoa celebrates the silly season and gently reminds every Kiwi to end their night right.