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DDB and Vodafone NZ get ready for ‘One Awesome Summer’
DDB Group Aotearoa and Vodafone, soon to be One NZ, are catapulting into summer with the launch of their ‘One Awesome Summer’ campaign.
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MediaWorks gets switched on in Gisborne
Carefully located in an eye-catching location, MediaWorks has switched on its first ever digital Out of Home billboard in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.
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So you want my job? Leisa Wall and Peter Vegas
In the first episode of So you want my job? we chat with FCB NZ creative duo Co-Chief Creative Officers Leisa Wall and Peter Vegas.
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Saatchi & Saatchi develop new adventure for My Food Bag
My Food Bag has launched a new platform developed by Saatchi & Saatchi in conjunction with new My Food Bag partners, MBM and Breakout Room.
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Seedooh to provide independent verification for GroupM in NZ
NZ agencies and clients under GroupM will soon be able to monitor and verify digital and static OOH campaigns thanks to an agreement with Seedooh.
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GSL Promotus rebrands to Hemisphere
Wellington Indie advertising agency GSL Promotus has rebranded as Hemisphere with the refreshed agency aiming to combine curiosity and creativity.
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Sling & Stone and Kogan Mobile team up to take Kiwis further
Global PR & comms agency Sling & Stone has launched an integrated social campaign for Kogan Mobile, to showcase its coverage and 5G capability.
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Chemistry celebrates 10th anniversary
Starting out as a small start-up in Takapuna, Auckland and growing into buzzing indie agency, Chemistry has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.
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Tribal Aotearoa named as lead digital agency for Fonterra Brands
Tribal Aotearoa has been named as the new lead digital agency for Fonterra Brands, including the leading agency for Kapiti.
Movings & Shakings
International photographer Guy Coombes joins IDC
Joining the small but mighty stable of photography, production, cinematography and directing talent at IDC is international photographer Guy Coombes.
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Foodstuffs launches its own retail media platform
To provide seamless multi-channel marketing opportunities, Foodstuffs is introducing its own retail media business, Foodstuffs Precision Media.
Movings & Shakings
Deloitte Creative expands offering with two new appointments
Adding to Deloitte Digital Creative New Zealand’s creative offering, Erin Mattingly and Harry Skelton have been appointed as senior creatives.
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TVNZ’s current affairs programme Sunday partners with Kiwibank
Kiwibank has been announced as the new broadcast sponsor for TVNZ’s Sunday programme with the partnership launching last Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Campaigns
R&R launches Dosh Visa card campaign
The launch of a new campaign introducing shoppers to the Dosh-led mobile wallet revolution has been rolled out via creative agency Rainger & Rolfe.
Awards
Winners announced for 2022 Aotearoa Effie Awards
Following two years of virtual awards the Comms Council celebrated the most effective marketing campaigns in Aotearoa at the Civic Theatre last night.
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Clemenger Wellington’s work selected as Global Grand Effies contenders
Clemenger Wellington’s work for Human Rights Commission & Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet have been selected as Global Grand Effie contenders.
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All the winners from the Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2022
The who’s who of New Zealand’s publishing industry gathered at Auckland’s La Zeppa on Thursday evening for the Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2022.
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RIP David Innes: My memories of a consummate AdMan
The industry lost a widely respected member of the community with the passing of David Innes after a brave fight with Motor Neurone Disease.
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JOLT announces industry tech partnerships
JOLT, New Zealand’s fast, free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and Digital Out of Home network, has unveiled its industry tech partnerships.
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Class of 2022 celebrate completing Comms Council’s Foundations Course
Following three months of hard work, students of the Comms Council Foundations of Advertising and Media Course 2022 came together for one final night.
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NZME hits 50 million annual podcast downloads
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has hit 50 million annual podcast downloads across its diverse and expanding network.
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Mango wins at Rainbow Excellence Awards for Travel Proud campaign
Mango Communications Aotearoa and Booking.com took home two awards at the recent Rainbow Excellence Awards for their Travel Proud campaign.
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Strongest growth quarter for Out of Home since early 2021
New Zealand’s OOH industry has enjoyed its strongest quarter of growth since early 2021 according to the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa.
Campaigns
FIFA Women’s World Cup reveals Tazuni as official mascot
A “fun, football-loving” penguin named Tazuni has been revealed as the official mascot for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year.
Movings & Shakings
First General Manager NZ appointed for UnLtd
UnLtd, the social purpose organisation for the media, marketing and creative industry, has appointed Brendan Muller as its first ever General Manager New Zealand. Previously holding…
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MetroEXP puts the pizazz in pizza sauce campaign
Anathoth Farm, known for its jams and pickles, has launched a new range of chunky pizza sauces with a campaign by MetroEXP.
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Merkle Aotearoa helps clients achieve net zero targets
Merkle Aotearoa is helping brands achieve their net zero goals with Salesforce Net Zero Cloud – a tool for businesses to track their progress.
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Tend Health appoints Pure SEO to connect Kiwis with care
Tend Health, a full-service primary healthcare provider, has appointed Pure SEO to help people connect with relevant services.
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Finalists announced for 2022 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards
The finalists for the 2022 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards have been announced following a record number of entries.
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Transpower teams up with The Goat Farm
Transpower has selected The Goat Farm to support its employment brand and recruitment strategy following a multi-agency request for proposal process.