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Ingham’s launches new plant-based alternative via Quantum Jump
As more people incorporate plant-based foods in their diet, Ingham’s has teamed up with Quantum Jump to launch wheat protein Southern Style Bites.
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Raising the roof with Colorsteel and DDB
DDB Group Aotearoa and Colorsteel have launched a playful campaign that aims to raise the standard of NZ’s roofs and pleasing our feline friends.
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Special NZ recognised for innovation by Australian Financial Review
Special New Zealand has been named the most innovative media or marketing company in the country by the prestigious Australian Financial Review.
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Argosy Property appoints Republik
Listed property company, Argosy Property, has appointed Republik to lead communications and brand development for all future projects.
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Kantar launches Sustainable Transformation Practice
Recognising that NZ businesses are needing help navigating sustainability and consumers, Kantar established a Sustainable Transformation Practice.
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Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2022 finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2022 (WMMA) have been chosen with winners to be announced on October 20 at La Zeppa.
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Go Media expands Auckland digital network to 23 screens
Go Media has added two new screens to its portfolio bringing its total to 23 screens across Auckland and 81 screens nationwide.
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SPC harnesses power of the underdog in new campaign via Thinker bell
In an unexpected move, SPC has launched a campaign hoping to become New Zealand’s second favourite canned food brand, via indie agency Thinkerbell.
Movings & Shakings
BBT welcomes two new hires
Hannah Young and Grace Davies are joining the BBT team, boosting the independent digital agency’s design and digital performance capabilities.
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New senior hire and internal promotion for Aruga Aotearoa
uga Aotearoa has strengthened its digital and public relations offering by hiring Juno Scott-Kelly as PR & Social Lead and promoting Georgia Coleman.
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Diversity and sustainability top priority for new Comms Council President
We catch up with newly elected Comms Council President Rob Harvey to ask him about the industry’s most pressing issues and his hopes for the future.
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Augusto and adidas release powerful new work for Black Ferns
In celebration of the current Black Ferns players, adidas and Augusto have released a new campaign iconising them as female role models.
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Powerball gets a new look with PHD, DDB and LUMO
A refreshed Powerball platform via PHD & DDB has been launched with a LUMO DOOH campaign, utilising programmatic and dynamic creative optimisation.
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MediaWorks supercharges customer engagement with Izzybots
MediaWorks has added automated Messenger marketing-focused agency Izzybots to its digital marketing suite.
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Warrior fans offered ‘hall pass’ for NRL Grand Finals
To reward loyal Warriors fans, TAB via Chemistry is offering up a Hall Pass, allowing them to support another team for the 2022 NRL Grand Final.
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New Acer laptop launched with cinematic concept film
In collaboration with Acer, electriclime° has built and produced a cinematic concept and film for the laptop company’s Swift Edge launch.
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Touching story promotes AA Life Insurance
The real life story of a customer who learnt the true value of AA Life Insurance is at the centre of a new awareness campaign.
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Thumbs up for FCB and Four Square at Best Awards
FCB Aotearoa has been recognised at the recent Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards, winning two pins for its work on the Four Square brand.
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New board president elected for Comms Council
The Commercial Communications Council has elected CEO of dentsu Aotearoa as the new president following the recent board elections.
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New vodka RTD brand encourages Kiwis to embrace the moment
Capturing New Zealand’s forward-focused identity, new Kiwi vodka RTD brand Good & Great has launched this week, along with a light-hearted campaign.
Movings & Shakings
MBM bolsters strategy team amidst growth
MBM is preparing to deliver strategy at every level, appointing Amy Greene as a Strategy Director and promoting Loren Smith to the role of strategist.
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QT Hotels launches ‘Curious Currencies’ via Thinkerbell
QT Hotels & Resorts has launched ‘Curious Currencies’ via Thinkerbell, offering customers a chance to swap curiosities for accommodation.
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Breast Cancer Foundation, Ogilvy NZ campaign says mammograms are for everyone
This Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Breast Cancer Foundation has teamed up with Ogilvy NZ on a campaign encouraging wāhine to book a mammogram.
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New VideoTaxi CEO joins with ambitious plans
Subscription-based digital content production company VideoTaxi has welcomed communications industry expert Isobel Kerr-Newell on as its new CEO.
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Ad market defies expectations for August with record high
New Zealand’s ad market has reported an impressive 10.3 percent increase in media agency ad spend, hitting a record August total.
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Defence Force calls for new recruits with help from oOh!media
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working together with OMD and oOh!media to attract more young New Zealanders to join the armed services.
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‘Do Good, Do Well’ launches via Special NZ
A campaign to attract a new generation of investors and investments in New Zealand has been created for Invest New Zealand by Special New Zealand.
Awards
Menulog wins August Kantar Ad Impact Award
August’s Kantar Ad Impact Award goes to Menulog for their “Did Somebody Say” ad featuring a catchy tune sung by pop icon Katy Perry.
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Beyond Studio adds four new recruits
Beyond Studio, a Virtual Worlds Venture Studio based in Wellington, has welcomed 4 new members to the team across creative, development & marketing.
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Davanti rebrands to Merkle Aotearoa
Business and technology consultancy Davanti is ready to take the next step in its history, officially joining Merkle on October 4, 2022.