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Motion Sickness helps launch Māori vaccination campaign
Te Whānau O Waipareira launches ‘Fight for your whakapapa’ vaccination push in campaign via Motion Sickness.
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Movings & Shakings
New talent joins Mango
Mango Aotearoa NZ has strengthened its PR team with the addition of two new PR specialists.
News
New Kiwi stock image library launches
Truestock has today launched a NZ stock image library offering exclusive, royalty-free local stock images capturing multicultural Aotearoa.
News
Auckland agencies partner to develop digital hub for women’s sport
Bob’s Your Uncle and Gravitate have partnered up to launch a world first digital hub for women’s sport and recreation.
News
TBWA\NZ & ANZ launch next chapter of ‘We do How’ story
Following the launch of ANZ’s ‘We do How’ platform, the financial wellbeing story of the Sharma’s has unfolded with a new savings story.
News
Red Rat appoints Chemistry after three-way pitch
NZ streetwear retailer, Red Rat has chosen Chemistry to lead its brand strategy, creative development and media planning after a competitive pitch.
StopPress exclusives
V Energy takes out August Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award
The August Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award goes to a brand with a long lineage of advertising that has always been maverick, whether it has been…
Movings & Shakings
Colenso appoints General Manager
Lucy Grigg has been promoted to General Manager at Colenso BBDO, bringing experience from agencies on both sides of the Tasman.
News
Melodics appoints Culture&Theory
Culture&Theory has been appointed by Melodics to help drive growth of the desktop app’s highly successful online keys, pads & drums learning platform.
Features
Pressies convenor Katharine Broughton on award-worthy PR campaigns that stand out on the page
Katharine Broughton on PR’s rise, how the industry is evolving as brands become more conscious of community & what makes for a winning awards paper.
News
Strategy inspires Kiwis to visit Te Anau with new campaign
Te Anau Time is set to inspire travellers that there has never been a better time to experience one of NZ’s most diverse regions, Te Anau.
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VMLY&R NZ launches Colgate campaign
A new integrated campaign by VMLY&R NZ for Colgate promotes the latest move by the global oral care leader to a more sustainable toothbrush range.
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Special named most effective advertising agency in Asia-Pacific
Special Group has been named the most effective agency in the Asia-Pacific region at the Effie Awards.
Movings & Shakings
Archer appoints Senior Account Director
Specialist public relations and marketing consultancy Archer has announced the appointment of Georgia Boyce as Senior Account Director.
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Pharmac appoints Whare PR
Māori communications firm Whare PR has been appointed to launch Pharmac’s Te Pataka Whaioranga type-2 diabetes medicines equity campaign.
Campaigns
FEDERATION reveals latest Auckland Transport campaign
Aucklanders deserve some good karma right now, and this week Auckland Transport launches its ‘good karma’ behaviour change campaign for drivers.
News
Culture&Theory, Red Bird and Roam collaborate to develop BUCK
Last month saw the launch of payments app BUCK, a brand from Red Bird Ventures Ltd, developed in collaboration with Roam Digital and Culture&Theory.
Movings & Shakings
JCDecaux grows its team
JCDecaux New Zealand has appointed Adam McGregor in preparation for its bid to win upcoming local government street furniture tenders across NZ.
News
Anchor launches new brand platform
To give Kiwis the feeling of home – wherever they are – Anchor has launched its brand platform A Taste of Home with a fully integrated brand campaign.
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GFK S3 2021 Radio Survey: Real radio outtakes from OMD
Hot off the back of GFK releasing its S3 2021 Radio Survey, OMD offers an objective perspective.
News
The Sunday Star-Times short story awards are back
Entries are now open for this year’s Sunday Star-Times short story awards.
News
Mango appointed by The Child Psychology Service
The Child Psychology Service, a network of child psychologists & speech therapists for children, has appointed Mango Communications as its PR agency.
StopPress exclusives
The Fame Game: Shot Bro, Noah’s Ark and other PR activations with a real sense of purpose
This month on The Fame Game, Kelly Grindle takes us on a journey into the world of PR that’s somewhat thought-provoking and sure to rouse emotion.
News
Z Energy appoints Saatchi & Saatchi
After a rigorous three-stage process, Z Energy has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand as its Strategy and Creative partner.
Movings & Shakings
Chris Clark joins the Film Construction fold of filmmakers
Film Construction have added Director Chris Clark to their roster, for representation in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.
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TVNZ presents study into social behavioural change in advertising
The TVNZ Forecast Series with Nigel Latta is an ongoing commitment by TVNZ to research and understand what is at the heart of consumerism in NZ.
News
Wabi Sabi expands into the South Island
As Auckland continues to grapple with the uncertainty of Covid-19 alert levels, Wabi Sabi Media Group has made the decision to open a South Island office.
Movings & Shakings
Maverick Digital doubles down on tourism talent
Maverick Digital has further strengthened its tourism know-how with the additions of Karen Foster and Ryan Wilmshurst.
News
Radio listening remained strong as NZ went into lockdown
The New Zealand Commercial Radio Industry released the S3 2021 GfK Radio Audience Data into the market today.
News
LUMO serves up support for hospitality community
LUMO Digital Outdoor and charity initiative Help for Hospo have teamed up to provide monetary support to those struggling in the hospitality industry.