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TVNZ the channel of choice for official Covid updates
TVNZ has seen an increase in audience numbers over the past week as a result of the Alert Level 4 restrictions across the country.
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Ownership changes at GSL Promotus
After 30+ years, Sigrun Grice MD and co-owner of Wellington independent agency GSL Promotus, will sell-down her shareholding in the agency.
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BCITO, EightyOne changing perceptions of the trades
BCITO and EightyOne are continuing to change Kiwis’ perceptions of the trades by hammering home the perks of being a tradie.
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Strategy taps MyMahi to connect young people with Drive
Strategy has connected Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and ACC with Aotearoa’s fastest-growing education platform MyMahi.
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Inaugural NZ Podcast Awards launches
The New Zealand Podcast Awards has been set up to recognise the amazing work done by independent and professional Kiwi podcast producers/
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Stuff’s audience surges in lockdown
Stuff’s news coverage of the Delta outbreak last week resulted in average daily audience surging to 2.11 million unique browsers.
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oOh! and LUMO unite in support of Voices of Hope
In the hope of spreading positivity in these uncertain times, oOh!media and LUMO have united with Voices of Hope for the ‘We Bounce Back’ campaign.
Movings & Shakings
New creative starters at VMLY&R Auckland
VMLY&R Auckland has announced two new appointments – Tim Yates as Senior Art Director, and Laia Pampalona as Studio Designer.
Opinion
Creative juices: Why the Out of Home LED screen is the ideal blank canvas
LUMO Digital Outdoor’s Head of Design and Production, Jamie Snow, explains how brands can make something truly memorable.
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TikTok launches new platform for small businesses in NZ
TikTok’s new self-serve advertising platform will allow Kiwi SMBs to easily use TikTok to advertise their businesses.
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Big Ads and Airtory partner up
Australian ad-tech company Big Ads has partnered with US based creative management platform, Airtory, to deliver the best digital ads in the business.
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Heart Foundation, Dentsu NZ unveil new campaign
The Heart Foundation has launched a public awareness campaign developed by Dentsu NZ which highlights the warning signs of a heart attack.
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Brands meeting customers both online and offline come out on top
New research by Kantar for Google NZ shows online interactions play a big part in the path to purchase as online shopping grows in response to COVID.
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AA Home, Hello launch new campaign
Hello has been appointed by AA Home to launch the new AA Home Response Plus campaign.
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Pitchblack launches ‘Before Cow’ goat’s milk
Pitchblack Partners believe in the potential of Before Cow (BC) goat’s milk so much that they’ve taken a significant stake in the pioneering business.
StopPress exclusives
Perspectives 2024: Episode Three – The Media View
The third episode of ‘Perspectives 2024’, The Media View, features Rachel Anderson-Cormack, Dentsu NZ; Matt Bale, MBM; and Christophe Spencer, PHD NZ.
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FCB and Summerset launch retirement TVC
New friends, new adventures and a new outlook on life – that’s what retirement is all about, and what the new Summerset Group-FCB campaign showcases.
Campaigns
adidas, Augusto release All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys
Augusto has partnered with adidas to unveil the new All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys via a 60” hero video and social content series.
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NZ Post teams up with Go Media
As part of their move to a refreshed visual identity NZ Post has utilised Go Media’s nationwide digital billboard network to extend brand recognition.
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EightyOneX off to fast start
EightyOneX, the sports marketing arm of EightyOne, has been appointed as exclusive sponsorship agency for the newest Super Rugby team Moana Pasifika.
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Sky, DDB launch campaign with adorable cast
Sky New Zealand has launched its new brand platform, Life Needs More Sky, developed by DDB Aotearoa and featuring an unexpected cast: talking animals.
Movings & Shakings
Pitchblack hires Social Media Partner
Hannah Boric has been appointed as Social Media Partner by Pitchblack Partners.
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MediaWorks board chair resigns
Board chair Jack Matthews has resigned, MediaWorks has announced.
Movings & Shakings
Comms Council CEO announces retirement
After more than 10 years at the helm of the Commercial Communications Council, CEO Paul Head has announced his retirement.
Campaigns
Special PR represents NZ in global campaign
As part of a global initiative from conservation charity Tusk, Special PR has played its part in bringing NZ’s contribution to the world stage.
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2021 ORCA winners announced
The Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCA) winners for 2021 have been announced, with FCB taking out both major categories.
Movings & Shakings
Marsden Inch appoints specialist Marketing Recruiter
Leading communications industry recruiter, Marsden Inch, has appointed Maria Albert to manage the agency’s growing marketing and communications needs.
Movings & Shakings
Flight Digital appoints Creative Director
As Flight Digital builds momentum, the independent agency has announced the addition of Creative Director Jeff Harris to its leadership team.
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TRA launches in Australia
Independent research and insights agency TRA has opened its first Australian office in Melbourne, appointing Mark Hobart as Partner.
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Women’s Refuge and EightyOne launch Safe-night-a-thon
EightyOne has launched new content for Women’s Refuge’s ‘Safe-Night-a-thon’, where Kiwis can win extraordinary money-can’t-buy experiences.