News
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News
Smarter marketing for NZ SME’s: ReachMedia evolves to Reach
If you haven’t clocked it yet, make sure you take a look at the slick and evolved new brand of REACH, formerly ReachMedia.
Opinion
Why watching an ad break doesn’t have to feel harder than doing a chore
Rory Gallery says local ad agencies risks disrespecting their audience & that a mindset shift is needed if creatives really want to compel customers.
News
Huckleberry NZ appoints Chemistry to lead its marketing strategy and creative
Organic Grocer, Huckleberry NZ has appointed Chemistry to lead its marketing strategy, creative development & media planning after competitive pitch.
Movings & Shakings
NZME makes key appointments to iHeartRadio team
New Zealand Media and Entertainment is continuing to build its podcasting prowess with key partnerships and appointments in the iHeartRadio team.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks sets up digital marketing team
MediaWorks has launched its own dedicated Digital Marketing Services team.
Movings & Shakings
Proximity NZ welcomes back Romit Sinha as Director of Technology
Proximity NZ has announced Romit Sinha will be re-joining the agency as Director of Technology strengthening its multi-channel offering for clients.
News
Natural Paint Co selects Sling & Stone for creative PR partnership
Natural Paint Co, the paint brand offering safer alternatives to traditional chemical paints, has appointed Sling & Stone as its agency of record.
Movings & Shakings
Change of guard at Mango Aotearoa
Mango Communications Aotearoa has announced a change in its senior structure.
Campaigns
Augusto launches new ‘live the age you feel’ campaign with Arvida
Augusto has partnered with Arvida on a new nationwide brand campaign that elevates Arvida’s purpose to help Kiwis live a fulfilling life as they age.
News
Tourism Fiji seeks EOI for global agency partners
With an ambitious strategic plan to drive destination growth, Tourism Fiji is searching for agency partners to help elevate Fiji’s brand profile.
Movings & Shakings
Clemenger Wellington promotes senior creatives
Clemenger BBDO Wellington has promoted Mark Dalton to Executive Creative Director and five other senior creatives to Project Creative Directors.
News
Fire and Emergency New Zealand appoints Motion Sickness as lead agency
Following a competitive pitch, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has appointed Motion Sickness as its lead Creative Agency.
StopPress exclusives
The Fame Game: Refuge for Ukraine refugees, Adidas gets a bit of backlash and Fullers360 tackles period poverty
Five of the most attention-grabbing local and international PR campaigns that made a big difference for their brands in February.
News
YoungShand adds Craigs Investment Partners to its client portfolio
Indie agency YoungShand has announced its new partnership with Craigs Investment Partners after a competitive creative and media pitch.
News
Export presents the greatest beer garden in the world via Saatchi & Saatchi
Next week iconic Kiwi beer brand, Export, will unveil a brilliant new creative platform named the ‘The Beer for Here’ via Saatchi & Saatchi.
News
NZ agencies shine at Spikes Asia
Spikes Asia has announced the winners of 39 Gold, 79 Silver, 117 Bronze and 11 Spikes awards. NZ has secured eight Gold Awards and 2 Grand Prix.
Movings & Shakings
Special welcomes two new creatives
Matt Swinburne (Group Creative Director) and David Shirley (Creative Director) will be joining the agency at the end of this month.
Movings & Shakings
PHD names Simon Bird Chief Product and Strategy Officer, announces other internal promotions
PHD has kicked off 2022 by creating a slate of new senior roles, all having been successfully filled from within the agency.
News
NZME platforms continue to be top sources of news for Kiwis
NZME continues to be New Zealand’s go-to news destination, with 2.7 million Kiwis keeping up with the news via its multiple platforms.
News
Second TVC ‘Riding Together’ launches for Waka Kotahi via FCB
FCB, in partnership with Waka Kotahi, has launched the second of its TV commercials, ‘Riding Together’ as part of the Road to Zero strategy.
News
Fashion Quarterly wins Best Relaunch and Best Cover at Webstar Magazine Media Awards
NZ’s most iconic fashion and lifestyle title, Fashion Quarterly, has been recognised for its refreshed direction under new owners Parkside Media.
Movings & Shakings
Five new faces join the Today FM lineup
Nadine Higgins, Dr Lance O’Sullivan, Josie Pagani, Linda Clark & Charlotte Parkhill will join Today FM as contributors when it launches this month.
Movings & Shakings
Jane Stanley promoted to Hearts & Science ANZ CEO
Hearts & Science, part of OMG, has promoted Jane Stanley to CEO of Australia and New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Harvey Cameron appoints new MD
Gareth O’Connor has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Christchurch-based Harvey Cameron.
News
Toyota New Zealand introduces a new messaging platform via Saatchi & Saatchi
Toyota New Zealand has this week launched a new messaging platform they are affectionately calling “Hey Toyota”.
News
MMA training programme rebrands as Alta via Special NZ
The new brand identity has been developed by Special New Zealand who has led the identity rebrand and repositioning.
News
Dentsu delivers digital platform to enable mental health teaching in schools
The Sir John Kirwan Foundation has launched Mitey via dentsu, an innovative approach for delivering effective mental health education at schools.
News
Discovery announces date for launch of its two new free-to-air channels
Kiwis can look forward to a whole new slate of free entertainment when Discovery’s new free-to-air channels eden and Rush launch on Monday, March 21.
News
Special Group NZ and Sweetshop Auckland win big at One Asia Creative Awards
Special Group New Zealand Auckland was named Independent Agency of the Year and Sweetshop Auckland won Production Company of the Year.