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Senior creative Simon Wharton joins Bettle & Associates
Bettle & Associates have appointed creative Simon Wharton, most recently of The Brand Agency, to add depth to the agency’s creative offering.
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Sweetshop signs directing duo D.A.R.Y.L
Sweetshop have added directing duo D.A.R.Y.L to its global director roster. The pair are said to bring authenticity and humanity to any script.
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M&C Saatchi Group promotes Justin Graham to new role
M&C Saatchi has announced that Justin Graham, CEO of M&C Saatchi Group Australia, is expanding his role to the Global Head of Advertising Network.
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Radio Broadcasters Association announces new CEO
Alistair Jamison has joined as CEO of the Radio Broadcasters Association, taking over from Jana Rangooni who has moved to the Independent Chair role.
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Internationally awarded creatives join Colenso
Emily Joe and Simone Louis join Colenso from The Monkeys Aotearoa, and prior to that TBWA, where they first consciously coupled as a creative team.
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Getting the most out of the changing TV landscape
Alex Spurzem, Samsung Ads ANZ General Manager, speaks on how a growing appetite for smart TVs can help advertisers get better results.
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TVNZ-RNZ merger called-off
The Government has announced today that plans for the new public media entity, Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media (ANZPM), have been called off.
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UnLtd launches inaugural charity cricket match
UnLtd, the social purpose organisation connecting media, marketing and creative industries with charities, is launching its first industry event.
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Go Media helps to spread the love this Valentine’s Day
An initiative that aims to spread the love this Valentine’s Day has once again won the support of Go Media to put LOVE on billboards across NZ.
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Go Media reaches 90 digital screens
Out of Home company Go Media is growing at an “unprecedented rate” having just reached 90 digital screens with its latest screen in Napier.
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EssenceMediacom names Pippa Berlocher as CEO
EssenceMediacom has named Pippa Berlocher as CEO of the newly created agency in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kargo acquires CTV Platform VideoByte as part of video expansion
Mobile-first advertising company Kargo has acquired VideoByte, a video advertising platform focused on a viewer-first experience across CTV and OTT.
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Contact Energy launches Fourth Trimester initiative via Special
NZ’s newest NZers are being welcomed into the world with the Fourth Trimester initiative which gives families three months of free energy.
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iMedia summit brings online retail community together
Leading event organiser Comexposium, is getting ready to welcome guests to the iMedia Online Retail Summit New Zealand in Taupō.
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Electriclime° sign filmmaker James Stapleton to director roster
Electriclime° has signed director James Stapleton to its roster and he will be represented throughout the Middle East and APAC regions.
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JCDecaux expands its Smartframe network
JCDecaux New Zealand is expanding its high-impact, digital portrait SMARTFRAME network across New Zealand’s major cities.
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Colenso BBDO recognised by marketing publication Contagious
Global marketing publication Contagious has included Colenso BBDO in its list of eight of the Best and Bravest agencies from around the world.
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Tickets on sale for 2023 AXIS Awards and AXIS Speaks
Tickets are now on sale for the 43rd annual AXIS Awards and the associated speaker event AXIS Speaks which returns after a four year hiatus.
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Flava returns to Christchurch airwaves
Christchurch airwaves will be once again filled with the old school hip hop and R’n’B tunes thanks to the return of Flava on 93.3FM.
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Cannes Young Lions Competition re-launches
The Cannes Young Lions Competition is returning to Aotearoa New Zealand after a five year hiatus with help from the Comms Council and Stuff.
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Colenso BBDO’s Simon Vicars joins D&AD Awards jury
Colenso BBDO’s Simon Vicars has been selected to be part of the Experiential jury for the 2023 D&AD Awards – entered and judged by top creatives.
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University of Otago appoints Special Wellington
As the education sector undergoes a time of rapid change, the University of Otago has chosen to appoint Special Wellington to its agency roster.
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Campaign launched to highlight benefits of tourism
TIA has launched a national campaign this week that shines a light on the many positive benefits tourism brings to Aotearoa.
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Curative and Together team up to ‘elevate’ Auckland Pride Festival
Curative and Together have joined forces to work on increasing visibility of the Auckland Pride Festival which celebrates Rainbow communities.
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Chemistry’s Susan Young joins 2023 Executive Jury for The Gerety Awards
Chemistry’s Creative Director, Susan Young, will join the Executive Jury for The Gerety Awards – celebrating ads that resonate with women.
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AO Studios introduces content and sound offering Boxcutter
Formerly of DDB Mike Hammond and Milon Williams have teamed up to create their own content and sound offering Boxcutter.
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EssenceMediacom launches in 120 offices globally
GroupM is launching its newest and largest agency – EssenceMediacom – with ambitions for it to deliver marketing breakthroughs for its clients.
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NZME offers advertising support to businesses impacted by floods
Following recent destructive weather events, NZME has announced that 1 million dollars of advertising will be made available for affected businesses.
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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.