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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.
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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.
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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.
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Radio Hauraki hosts ready to rock
Radio Hauraki has launched a new brand campaign marking return of the networks’ annual ‘Rocktober’ – a month celebrating iconic rock artists.
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Refining the art of the agency
Consolidating its abilities and skillsets, dentsu has officially launched Dentsu Creative, building a global full-service creative agency.
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Calibre: Creating a single source of truth for OOH
After years of asking, NZ media agencies now have a single OOH planning and measurement platform – Calibre. But what’s in it for the industry?
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AA Insurance and DDB Group help kids dream big
DDB Group has teamed up with AA Insurance, in partnership with children’s charity Variety, to help Kiwi kids dream big in their dream beds.
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Hayley O’Connor appointed as People and Culture Manager at Plato Creative
Plato Creative has grown its talent pool by appointing Hayley O’Connor to the newly created role of People and Culture Manager.
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Omnicom Media Group gets top spot in RECMA results
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has taken out the top spot as New Zealand’s number one media agency network according to RECMA’s Overall Activity report.
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Daylight and The Spinoff win Battle of the Ad Bands
In a brilliant display of glitter, eyeliner, and money guns, nine agency bands took to the stage for the 13th annual Battle of the Ad Bands.
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The RX Breakfast Briefing is back!
The retail industry is invited to come together again for the RX Group Breakfast Briefing, to learn & share insights on the new face of retail & CX.
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Motion Sickness team expands by five including new Kaitaunaki Māori role
Five new members have joined the Motion Sickness team, including one in a brand new role, increasing the agency’s capacity and client offering.
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The Warehouse Group unites media offerings with MarketMedia
Warehouse Group’s new unified retail media network MarketMedia will give suppliers & advertisers direct access to millions of potential customers.
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Special brings back the dead for Partners Life
Special NZ has joined forces with Partners Life, in collaboration with The Brokenwood Mysteries, to challenge Kiwis’ perceptions of life insurance.