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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
Campaigns
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.
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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.
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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.
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2021 NZ Television Awards winners announced
Aotearoa’s broadcasting industry celebrated the best in television achievements with the announcement of the 2021 NZ Television Awards winners.
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Easy Crypto appoints MBM as media agency of record
New Zealand crypto currency retailer Easy Crypto has appointed MBM as its agency of record for media and Google Marketing Platform servicing.
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Proximity NZ launches CXM division, appoints Kate De Marco and Nathalie Philippsen as Co-Directors
The new CXM team will be working with Proximity NZ’s Director of Technology, Director of Strategy and Chief Creative Officer.
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2022 Axis Awards finalists announced, show goes virtual
Due to the current red light setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework, the Comms Council has decided to move the 2022 Axis Awards online.
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KFC and Stanley St kick off the Super Rugby season
Stanley St and KFC have kicked off the Super Rugby season with a feel good winner.
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NZ advertising market soars to record January level
New Zealand’s media agency market has started the new 2022 year with a bang, delivering a record level of ad spend for the month.
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Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand joins forces with Flight Digital
Human rights NGO Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand has announced a tech-enabled, consultancy partnership with Auckland agency Flight Digital.
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2022 ORCA entries open
ORCA is an annual competition to find and celebrate the most effective audio creative on New Zealand commercial radio stations.
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oOh!media gets Fresh n Fruity with live strawberry patches in bus shelters
oOh! Studio and Fresh’n Fruity sweetened up the streets by executing 10 Panoramas in bus shelters across Auckland and Wellington.
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Biggest NZ advertising spenders of 2021 revealed
Data released by Nielsen Ad Intel today has delivered insights into how much New Zealand businesses and industries invested in advertising in 2021.
Movings & Shakings
D3 business wins trigger a raft of new hires
Following several new business wins, media agency D3 has announced a line-up of new talent, seeing the total agency swell to 18 team members.
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Good magazine welcomes Wendyl Nissen to the fold
ICG Media-owned Good magazine has welcomed industry veteran Wendyl Nissen to the fold as Sustainable Living Editor.
StopPress exclusives
The Great Reopening: Nigel Douglas of OMD
Nigel Douglas says Kiwi marketers need to be more agile as they adapt to opening up in a time when digital realities are dominating.
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Webstar Magazine Media Awards winners announced
2021 was a great watershed for magazines, with locally owned titles rising from the ashes, displaying agility and responsiveness.
Movings & Shakings
NZME strengthens commercial team with three new appointments
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has announced further additions to its Commercial team strengthening its multi-platform offering for clients.
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Winner reaction: 2021 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards
There were 56 winners at the IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards, across five Award Categories, who took away a total of 29 Silvers and 27 Gold Awards.
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Mango goes bananas for Dole NZ
Dole New Zealand has appointed Mango Aotearoa to manage its PR, digital and social media marketing.
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TVNZ reports robust revenues, digital growth, and increased local content spending
TVNZ says revenue has steadily improved as the year has progressed, driven by strong growth in digital advertising and its market leading position.
Movings & Shakings
ThinkTV announces new Chair
Discovery ANZ’s Senior Director for Ad Sales, Donna Gurney has been appointed the new Chair for ThinkTV.