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The University of Auckland and Ogilvy NZ team up
Ogilvy NZ has helped the University of Auckland launch their new Bachelor of Communication degree with a creative campaign for the Faculty of Arts.
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MBM appoints Business Director
MBM has announced the appointment of Kaitlin Mitchell as a Business Director in MBM’s Wellington office.
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The University of Auckland joins forces with Method
Creative tech studio Method and the University of Auckland have teamed up to launch the second phase of digital student platform, Your World Your Way.
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The Enthusiasts and AUT take greatness to the next level
The Enthusiasts and Auckland University of Technology have released take two of brand platform – ‘Find your greatness’.
Movings & Shakings
The Spinoff Group welcomes new Commercial Director
Saj Patel, former digital sales manager for NZME, has joined The Spinoff Group as its new Commercial Director.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff appoints Head of Life Media
Sarah Stuart has been appointed to the new role of Head of Life Media at Stuff.
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Metropol partners with ReachMedia for distribution requirements
ReachMedia has been selected for the distribution partner of Metropol, a premier lifestyle magazine.
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Not Another launches Facebook scam awareness campaign
New Zealand creative studio Not Another has launched an online scam awareness campaign for Facebook.
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Third quarter OOH revenue up YOY
The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa has reported an increase of 10 percent on industry revenue YOY during the third quarter of 2021.
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Phantom sticks up for live music with free posters
Phantom Billstickers wants to see live performances back once restrictions end, so the company is offering free posters for bands and live performers.
Partner articles
Ten years of True
We talk to True CEO Matt Dickinson as he looks back on the agency’s development over the past decade.
Movings & Shakings
Senior Account Executive joins MSL New Zealand
To support the agency’s continued growth, MSL New Zealand has appointed Rosie Barclay to a newly created Senior Account Executive position.
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EECA appoints MBM as its media agency
The EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) has appointed MBM as its media agency after a pitch that began earlier this year.
Movings & Shakings
FEDERATION appoints Senior Designer, Culture & Brand
Opeta Elika, whose ground-breaking social impact work is held in Te Papa, joins FEDERATION as Senior Designer, Culture & Brand.
Movings & Shakings
Pulse Energy appoints GM of Sales and Marketing
Pulse Energy has appointed Louise Burgess as General Manager of Sales and Marketing.
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MetroEXP and Anathoth Farm ‘capture the good’ in new campaign
Anathoth Farm has taken its 30-year commitment to using delicious, natural produce and brought this to life with a new campaign via MetroEXP.
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AWWA ‘bloody’ period brand ad banned on Facebook
AWWA has produced a realistic TV commercial as part of their brand campaign which showcases the future of period care in the most real way.
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‘Dosh’ launches with forgetful goldfish, debt-collecting turtles
Can you remember your bank account number? That’s the key proposition behind the launch of a major new finance brand, Dosh, NZ’s first digital wallet.
Movings & Shakings
Colenso BBDO welcomes newest creative talent
Sonya Milford has joined Colenso as a Senior Digital Designer, coming with a wealth of experience in both the design and digital sectors.
Movings & Shakings
TBWA\NZ appoints Chief Growth Officer
Jillian Reedy has been appointed by TBWA\NZ Group to the newly established role of Chief Growth Officer.
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Pitchblack, Sanitarium lodge formal compliments over Light ‘n’ Tasty
Sanitarium is encouraging Kiwis to make formal compliments about its two new Light ‘n’ Tasty flavours, Blueberry and Nut-Lovers.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks appoints Chief People Officer
MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Paula Williams as its Chief People Officer.
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Wanaka production company rebrands with inspired new look
To reflect their extended offering, Production Company Two Bearded Men, has rebranded as ‘The Beards’ with a fresh look to match.
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Perspectives 2024: Episode Four – The Network View
The fourth episode, The Network View, features CEOs Kevin Kenrick, TVNZ; Glen Kyne, Discovery ANZ; and Sophie Moloney, Sky.
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VMLY&R NZ signs new client, oobe
VMLY&R NZ has announced its partnership with Australian-based technology company, oobe.
Movings & Shakings
Somar Digital appoints new COO
Somar Digital has promoted General Manager Fiona Reid to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.
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Aussie indie adds ResDiary to client mix, includes New Zealand market
Independent Australian media agency Kaimera has added ResDiary, a global reservation and table management solution, to its client roster.
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Go Media opens Wellington office
Pre-lockdown, Go Media erected two digital screens in Hutt Road in Wellington, taking their total network at that time to 50 screens nationally.
Movings & Shakings
GroupM NZ strengthens its tech and investment capability with new promotions
Vicki Anderson has been promoted into a new role as Head of Trading & Nick Henderson promoted to an expanded role as Director of Product & Technology.
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Olympics and banking sector help lift NZ ad spend to double digit growth in August
NZ’s media agency market has shrugged off the recent COVID lockdown to deliver another month of double digit growth in ad revenue in August.