News
Hunch agency moves to new premises
Hunch moved into their new premises, a 135 year old building in Freemans Bay, on Halloween – but are they sharing it with some other-world flatmates?
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Movings & Shakings
Anthem announces three hires and a promotion
Integrated comms and marketing agency Anthem is expanding, hiring two communications professionals and establishing a People and Culture team.
Campaigns
Fletcher Building launches low carbon cement via Quantum Jump
Having made a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030, and become net zero by 2050, Fletcher Building is making some changes.
Movings & Shakings
Colenso BBDO welcomes new Group Creative Director
Duncan Bone joins Colenso BBDO’s Creative Department as Group Creative Director after six months of waiting for the borders to open.
News
GLOBOX launches on high profile Hamilton streets
GLOBOX has launched a new double sided digital billboard on the corner of two busy roads in Hamilton – and the site is already proving popular.
News
Oceania celebrates togetherness via YoungShand campaign
YoungShand’s latest work celebrates togetherness by telling the story of an aged couple through the years, held together by love and a piano.
Movings & Shakings
Two promotions and new Head of Delivery for Flight
CX marketing agency Flight has strengthened its leadership team with two promotions and the appointment of its first Head of Delivery role.
News
Frank* Energy showcases power of good value via Motion Sickness
Frank*Energy has launched a new retail campaign via Motion Sickness showing Kiwis its commitment to great value power, no matter the cost.
Campaigns
Southern Cross and TBWA/NZ build on brand platform
Southern Cross Health Insurance and TBWA\New Zealand’s latest campaign highlights the power of being surrounded by a team that truly cares.
News
PAK’nSAVE says no to collectible marketing
This Christmas PAK’nSAVE is saying no to collectable marketing campaigns and instead focusing on low prices with a new no-frills advert.
News
Fire and Emergency NZ highlights fire safety with campaign via Motion Sickness, MBM and oOh!media
The Museum of Fires Past is giving Kiwis a close-up of the harsh reality of a house fire, emphasising the importance of a functioning smoke alarm.
News
TVNZ Blacksand wins big at Promax ANZ Awards
TVNZ is celebrating a substantial haul at the recent Promax ANZ Awards in Sydney – bringing home 12 gold and five silver awards.
Campaigns
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.
News
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.
StopPress exclusives
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.