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oOh!media to give away $30,000 Effies prize
oOh!media has made the decision to pivot their original Effies sponsorship involvement while still providing a moment of surprise and delight.
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Meta announces new commitment to support sustainability of NZ newsrooms
Meta, aka Facebook, is looking to invest in the local news ecosystem to drive greater and more diverse plurality in the sector.
Movings & Shakings
Lee-Ann Morris joins MBM as CEO
MBM has appointed Lee-Ann Morris to the newly created position of CEO. Morris will join the agency in 2022 from PHD Media where she has been MD.
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ICG to merge with Soar Print
Auckland-based print specialist Soar Print and communications group ICG have announced that they will merge.
Movings & Shakings
Saatchi & Saatchi secures four senior staff
After four significant business wins Saatchi & Saatchi NZ has strengthened its senior team with a number of key hires in their Auckland office.
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Wright Communications sings sustainability tune, appoints Senior Account Director
PR agency Wright Communications says the number of brands seeking guidance on sustainability strategic planning is growing despite the pandemic.
Movings & Shakings
DRUM agency grows its social and content team
PR agency DRUM has appointed Felicity Hopkinson to Social & Content Creative Director, and Siobahn Brown to Content & Social Media Director.
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NZ ad spend sees sixth consecutive month of double-digit growth, but its not all good news
The country’s media agency market continues to report strong double-digit growth in advertising demand in September despite the ongoing lockdowns.
Movings & Shakings
NZME announces changes to its executive team
NZME will see a shake-up to its executive team as Chief Radio & Commercial Officer Wendy Palmer steps away from her full-time exec position.
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MediaWorks to launch new look talk brand, own newsroom
MediaWorks will be launching a new talk radio brand in 2022. Its new breakfast host will be Newshub political editor Tova O’Brien.
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Special NZ lands global MMA client
Special New Zealand has announced an equity and cash funding agreement with what’s being tipped as the next billion dollar sports brand.
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Trustpower and Art & Industry pull on the heartstrings with ‘Four legs good’
Trustpower has launched the second creative execution for its ‘Meant to be together’ platform – and it’s sure to melt your heart.
Movings & Shakings
Dentsu Media announces several new senior hires
Following new business wins in 2021, dentsu Media has appointed several senior personnel across digital, programmatic and account management.
Campaigns
F. Whitlock & Sons craft AR adventure with Because and Unbnd
F. Whitlock & Sons is taking people even further out of their ordinary with the launch of an immersive, gamified Web AR Portal adventure.
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Online Republic rebrands GoSee via Daylight Creative and Translate Digital
Online Republic, a division of Webjet based locally in New Zealand, is rebranding as GoSee, a consolidated marketplace for car & motorhome rentals.
Movings & Shakings
The Monkeys appoint two Creative Directors to manage new team
The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, have announced the arrival of creative directors Christie Cooper and James Conner.
News
dentsu NZ’s Borrow the All Blacks wins big at Clio Sports Awards
The All Blacks have a 77.3 percent win record, but dentsu New Zealand posted a 100 percent success rate at the recent Clio Sports Awards in New York.
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Burger King’s Big King is back!
Such was the success of the Big King that BK is bringing it back. And even McDonald’s is impressed…
Partner articles
Brandcast 2021: Is your brand available on demand?
YouTube recently hosted 2021 Brandcast Delivered for advertisers, an annual opportunity for the video sharing service to share its new ad offerings.
StopPress exclusives
The Fame Game: Air NZ’s plane porn, Hell’s personal messaging and an alternative to Squid Game
This month Special PR’s Head of PR & Influence Kelly Grindle selects 5 of the most attention-grabbing PR campaigns that have made a big difference.
Movings & Shakings
TimeZoneOne appoints Senior Graphic Designer
Global creative agency TimeZoneOne has appointed Jasmine Shaughnessy as Senior Graphic Designer in their Christchurch office.
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Acast to continue to monetise BBC podcasts in AUNZ market
Acast has renewed its podcast arrangement with the BBC, meaning that the company will continue to monetise BBC podcasts outside of the UK.
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MediaWorks gets behind hospitality NZ’s KOHA Card
MediaWorks is supporting Hospitality NZ’s new KOHA Card by promoting it via both its radio and out-of-home channels.
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The Spinoff launches new Māori podcast
The Spinoff’s new podcast is titled Nē?, and is produced by Māori, for Māori. Get more details on the first episode…
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BCFNZ turns to Te Ao Māori to help empower women to get a mammogram via Colenso BBDO
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has partnered with Māori youth poets to share a message of body positivity via Colenso BBDO.
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Pitchblack Partners wins Orcon Group
Orcon Group (formerly Vocus Group), the owner of ISP brands Orcon, Slingshot and Flip has appointed Pitchblack Partners after a competitive pitch.
Movings & Shakings
GSL Promotus welcomes two new hires to its creative team
As part of its vision for a new future, the Wellington indie agency has welcomed Matt Eastwood as Creative Director & Cam Frecklington as Copywriter.
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Hell Pizza’s response to Greta Thunberg causes a stir via Yarn
Hell Pizza & Yarn took Greta Thunberg’s criticism of our PM, and highlighted what Hell is doing for the environment with a clever outdoor campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Crave Global appoints two new Senior Directors
Auckland-based creative experience agency Crave Global is continuing its expansion with the appointment of two new Senior Directors.
Campaigns
Partners Life brand undergoes Special transformation
Partners Life has teamed up with Special Group Auckland to celebrate one decade of business with its first brand relaunch.