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EssenceMediacom announces new recruit
Matt Scotton, formerly of IPG Mediabrands, joins EssenceMediacom as Chief Product and Marketing Officer for Australia and New Zealand.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Buhagiar joins BigAds New Zealand
BigAds has announced that Michael Buhagiar has re-joined the business to spear head growth in New Zealand.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Year in Review 2022: Gavin Becker of Digitas
Gavin Becker reflects on the year that saw him become a New Zealand citizen and Managing Director at Digitas along with many other stand out moments.
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Digital Advertising revenue continues to grow
Digital advertising revenue in New Zealand is continuing to climb according to IAB NZ’s 2022 Digital Advertising Revenue Report released today.
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Year in Review 2022: Nick Salter at Ogilvy
Nick Salter, Head of Strategy at Ogilvy NZ, looks back on lessons learnt and looks forward to seeing ideas come to fruition.
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Dentsu Creative designs a gift made for re-gifting
With the cost of giving on the rise, Dentsu Creative has turned the obligatory agency client gift into a genuine Christmas gift to pass on.
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Year in Review 2022: Matty Burton of DDB
Matty Burton reflects on a year that continued to highlight the power of the pivot and hints at some exciting things destined to be launched in 2023.
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Colenso releases worst idea in 53 year history
Colenso BBDO has released the worst piece of work in its long illustrious history. They then gift wrapped it and sent it to all their clients.
Partner articles
NowNext survey reveals Kiwis’ travel desires
Stuff’s NowNext Travel survey shows continued demand among Kiwis for domestic and international travel.
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HMC bolsters digital and marcomms offering
HMC has announced the promotion of Rosie Miller and welcomed Jamie Batters, bolstering the agency’s marcomms and digital offering.
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Deloitte Digital Creative welcomes Priyanka Patel
Deloitte Digital Creative has appointed Priyanka Patel as Programme Director as the practice enters a new phase.
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Year in Review 2022: Katie Mills of NZME
Chief Marketing Officer at NZME, Katie Mills shares the highs and lows of working in media in 2022 and what she’s expecting to see more of in 2023.
Opinion
Recruitment report: Facts from the field
Leighton Howl reports on employment trends in the recruitment sector and insights gathered from both candidates and clients in 2022.