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Flexible Public Holidays launched at GroupM New Zealand
GroupM agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, MediaCom and Essence, have introduced an inclusive flexible public holiday policy
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Movings & Shakings
Hearts & Science strengthens team with senior promotions
Following a number of new business wins, Hearts & Science NZ has announced several of internal senior promotions.
Opinion
The perfect storm affecting New Zealand’s advertising industry
The New Zealand advertising industry is facing a crisis of talent. Barry Williamson of Marsden Inch Recruitment explores how to address this…
News
Sling & Stone grows startup portfolio
Sling & Stone has grown its startup portfolio with addition of four new clients.
Movings & Shakings
Colenso BBDO adds new-hires to creative team, including Group Creative Director
Colenso BBDO has added to its Creative department with the arrival of seven new hires.
News
TRA announces strategic partnership with ThinkTV
TRA and ThinkTV have announced a strategic partnership to provide best practice insights to NZ marketers about advertising effectiveness.
News
ASB Introduces ‘Small Steps’ via The Monkeys Aotearoa
Launching the next chapter in Ben and Amy’s story, ASB is back with ‘Small Steps’ a new campaign featuring NZ’s favourite on-screen couple.
Movings & Shakings
Christopher Laing nabs Qrious CTO role
Qrious has promoted Christopher Laing to the role of Chief Technology Officer, accelerating the strategic direction of the Spark Business Group.
Campaigns
BNZ helps New Zealand ‘Find a Way’ via Colenso BBDO
BNZ has revealed a refreshed brand promise via Colenso BBDO, telling Aotearoa New Zealand if you can imagine a better future, Let’s Find a Way.
News
The Radio Bureau and Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand partner for Student ORCA
In 2022 students have been provided with a live brief to create an audio campaign for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
Awards
Air New Zealand takes out April Kantar Ad Impact Award
In April Kantar tested a range of new creatives in the hunt for the Kantar Ad Impact Award winner. Coming out on top was Air New Zealand.
News
GLOBOX lights up Hamilton’s busiest intersection
GLOBOX Digital Billboards has expanded its portfolio to see four 12m x 4m digital billboards light up Hamilton’s busiest intersection.
News
Proximity reveals The Ploughmans Secret
Proximity has launched a new campaign platform for George Weston Food’s Ploughman’s Bakery celebrating its locally grown ingredients.
News
Burger King launches its new King’s Fried Chicken Burger via Pitchblack
Burger King has launched its new King’s Fried Chicken Burger, drawing inspiration from the extremes of hype culture.
Movings & Shakings
Amy Thornton Joins Perceptive as CX Analyst
Perceptive has welcomed a new member to its CX team and has announced two internal promotions across research and data science.
News
GroupM New Zealand launches new parental leave policy
This includes gender neutral access to 16-weeks paid parental leave and additional provisions for IVF, Fostering, Adoption, Surrogacy, and loss.
News
Tracta pillions with Suzuki Motorcycles & ATV
Napier-based agribusiness agency Tracta has been awarded Suzuki’s Motorcycle & ATV business
News
Genesis Energy launches new platform via Bastion Shine
Genesis has launched a new creative platform to help engage New Zealanders with their business and brand strategy.
News
Boring Oat Milk launch first commercial via OK Studio
Directed by Blake Dunlop of OK Studio, the film makes a tongue-in-cheek return to the roots of bad product advertising, inspired by 80s commercials.
News
Purpose-driven: JOLT launches 100 percent Digital Out-of-Home network
New Zealand’s first free electric vehicle charging network, JOLT, has today launched a 100 percent Digital Out-of-Home network.
News
Last chance to enter the 2022 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards
If you haven’t yet submitted your entries for the 2022 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards, now’s your last chance. The entry deadline is today at 5pm!
News
Matariki is launched with new campaign via Mahi Tahi
To launch the new public holiday, creative agency Mahi Tahi have used the theme of togetherness to ensure all Kiwis are able to join the celebration.
News
MTF Finance launches new brand platform via Chemistry featuring comedian and actor Josh Thomson
Helping MTF Finance relaunch its dealer products and enter the personal loans market, Chemistry introduces Josh Thomson, AKA Guardian Guy.
Movings & Shakings
NZME announces senior internal promotions and further expansion into Australia
One of NZ’s leading agency sales teams has announced further expansion into the AUS market, with the appointment of Chris Rudd as GM Australia.
Movings & Shakings
Together appoints data and technology team, names other personnel changes
Together have formalised a new data and technology team, with Dr David Airehrour joining the team in the role of Data Scientist.
News
A fairer future for the next generation of Kiwis
All babies born on June 1, 2022 have the chance to jumpstart their savings with a share of $222,000, as part of a 2degrees merger with Vocus NZ.
Movings & Shakings
VMLY&R appoints Miles Cox as AUNZ Chief Experience Officer
VMLY&R today announced the appointment of Miles Cox as Chief Experience Officer in AUNZ.
News
McDonald’s and DDB Aotearoa celebrate family togetherness
McDonald’s is celebrating family togetherness with a touching ad by DDB Aotearoa that shines a light on the special family relationships.
News
Land Rover and Sir John Kirwan Foundation partner up via Special PR and Together
Land Rover has unveiled a new charitable partnership with the Sir John Kirwan Foundation, announcing a nationwide mental health drive.
News
Air New Zealand & Are Media announce extension to Kia Ora partnership
Air New Zealand & Are Media announced a multi-year extension to the Kia Ora publishing partnership today, building on the almost 20-year relationship.