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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lotto launches latest Imagine iteration
DDB Aotearoa and Lotto New Zealand have launched the latest iteration of the ‘Imagine’ platform, On Ice, encouraging the nation to dream once again.
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Sorted, TVNZ and The Chase collaborate
TVNZ and Sorted are putting a Chaser to the test in an innovative new collaboration created by independent media agency Together.
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Mitre 10 takes out July Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award
The competition for July’s Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award was closer than ever, with several campaigns scoring very highly. The worthy winner this month, however, was…
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NZ Blood Service, YoungShand unveil new campaign
Following tragedy, Kiwis overwhelmingly respond with offers to donate blood. But the reality is, 83 of us will experience an unseen emergency per day.
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Culture&Theory appointed by Tegel
Tegel has appointed Culture&Theory to drive growth of the highly successful Take Outs range as they launch more variants that are sure to please.
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CEO of Freeview departs
After four years at its helm, Freeview’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Foden is leaving the New Zealand free-to-air platform.
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Stuff announces acquisition of Ensemble
As Stuff continues to grow its life & style category, the news website has announced the acquisition of online fashion & beauty destination Ensemble.
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Newstalk ZB announces new Canterbury Mornings host
Broadcaster and former journalist John MacDonald has been appointed by Newstalk ZB to host the Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings show.
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Scroll Media expands sales team
As Scroll Media grows its advertising publisher sales capability, the business has hired three experienced salespeople based in the Australian market.
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Val Morgan achieves the biggest ad spend growth of all media
Cinema is still a top entertainment destination with June SMI results revealing Val Morgan Cinema advertising achieving a 549% ad spend increase.
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BBT appoints new Account Manager
Digital transformation agency BBT has announced that Harry Wright will be joining the team as an Account Manager.