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Sharesies retains top spot in Kantar Customer Leadership Index
Sharesies has been named the leading brand for customer experience in NZ by the Kantar Customer Leadership Index for the second year in a row.
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Michael McEwan promoted to M&C Saatchi AUNZ CEO
M&C Saatchi AUNZ has announced the promotion of Michael McEwan as CEO, reflecting the development of a new national structure.
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Newstalk ZB taps into football fever with new podcast
Newstalk ZB is launching a new podcast for football fans that promises to dive into the latest news surrounding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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Daylight launches podcast offering
With demand increasing for custom podcast products, Daylight is announcing a move into audio in partnership with The Spinoff.
Movings & Shakings
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ promotes Jordan Sky to ECD and hires Lee Sunter
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ has announced two new Executive Creative Director positions; Jordan Sky & Lee Sunter following the growth of its creative team.
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Movember campaign by Dentsu Creative goes global
Movember has introduced the award-winning Dentsu Creative campaign ‘Moment Against Silence’ to the world at the Rugby League World Cup in England.
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Plugged in: The age of the podcast
MediaWorks and NZME speak on Kiwis’ relationship with podcasts and the trajectory the industry is headed for.
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EightyOne, FINCH, Assembly and MBM help Powershop open its doors
The latest Powershop campaign featuring their pink personification of power lifts the lid on the experience of being a Powershop customer.
Movings & Shakings
One Plus One Communications appoints Max Burt as General Manager
One Plus One Communications has appointed Max Burt as General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and continued growth of the business.
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Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever delivers $2.5m in first week
Marvel’s second instalment in the Black Panther franchise, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has soared to the top spot at the NZ box office.
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So you want my job? Damon Stapleton
Damon Stapleton, CCO at The Monkeys Aotearoa, speaks on finding creativity in vulnerability and other lessons learnt during his career.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff appoints new executive leader to champion growth
Stuff has appointed Laura Maxwell (Taranaki Ngāti Mutunga and Te Āti Awa) in the role of Chief Growth Officer to champion growth initiatives.
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New brand campaign for Dubai Tourism dances to own beat
electriclime° has teamed up with Wunderman Thompson Dubai for the launch of an exciting new musical piece for Dubai Tourism.
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Radio and podcasts popular with Kiwis, survey finds
Radio and podcasts are popular among Kiwi listeners according to the recently released findings of The Infinite Dial 2022 New Zealand survey.
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Turning up the dial
StopPress speaks with Edison Research and The Radio Bureau, about The Infinite Dial NZ survey and what it tells us about Kiwi listening habits.
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First Five Rungs encourages support and transparency for junior staff
Comms Council Industry young leaders group, the First Five Rungs, has revealed research into the wants and needs of junior staff in the industry.
Partner articles
Tiger and Drax Project partnership uncovers local music talent
DB Breweries aims to channel the power of music in its latest Tiger Beer campaign, Tiger Uncover, while also helping out the local music industry.
Partner articles
Why performance-centricity isn’t just about performance marketing
Development & CX agency BBT is focused on creating performance-centric digital solutions. Founder & CEO Mike Taylor discusses what this really means.
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Excellence in digital advertising celebrated at 2022 IAB NZ Awards
Together and FCB came out on top at the 2022 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum last night.
Movings & Shakings
Three new senior hires for Colenso BBDO
Colenso BBDO is welcoming three new senior hires onto its Production and Account Service teams – Jacqui Walker, Charlotte Glennon and Keshvi Lal.
Movings & Shakings
Krunch.co appoints new Chief Creative Officer
New Zealand’s leading data-driven agency, Krunch.co, has appointed award winning creative leader Bridget Taylor as Chief Creative Officer.
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The Goat Farm wins Money Sweetspot
Karangahape Road indie The Goat Farm has been appointed as the design and advertising agency for start-up social lender Money Sweetspot.
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Sling & Stone adds Dolla and Akahu to fintech portfolio
Sling & Stone, has added two new disruptors to its fintech portfolio – Dolla and Akahu.
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Scapegrace whisky and Motion Sickness release global campaign ahead of its time
Distilled in Central Otago, Scapegrace whisky sees the new day before the rest of the world and it’s new campaign makes the most of this.
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PR industry calls for more training of new practitioners
With the number of people entering public relations rising, PRINZ is encouraging those new to the profession to undertake its accreditation programme.
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Scroll Media to exclusively represent pricespy.co.nz
Pricespy.co.nz has partnered with publisher representation business Scroll Media to handle ad sales exclusively.
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More FM and Seven Sharp spreads cheer with 12 Days of Wishmas campaign
More FM and Seven Sharp have teamed up to make some lucky Kiwis’ Christmas wishes come true, as part of the 12 Days of Wishmas campaign.
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Entries open for 43rd annual AXIS Awards
Entries are now open for the 43rd annual AXIS Awards, a celebration of the ideas that have shaped the show and industry in Aotearoa.
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Westgold challenges rivals with TBMG
Westgold’s Infused Butter Collection is launching into supermarkets with the help of Parnell based advertising agency The Business (TBMG).
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Antipodes wins People’s Choice in Best of Natural Awards
Skincare brand Antipodes has won the Best of Natural Awards People’s Choice for 2022, held in partnership with Good magazine and HealthPost.