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New production company Joy Inc launches
Seasoned commercial filmmakers Jess Milne, Tim Parsons and Craig Henderson have joined forces to launch new production company, Joy Inc.
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JCDecaux makes two senior sales appointments
Two senior sales leaders have been appointed by JCDecaux with Matt Kum as National Sales Manager – Airport & David Carran as Senior Account Director.
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Patrick Gower: On P smashes ratings
Almost half a million Kiwis tuned in last night for the latest doco in award-winning Newshub journalist Patrick Gower’s series, Patrick Gower: On P.
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Exsurgo announces new COO
Kiwi neuroscience company Exsurgo has appointed experienced Senior Engineering Executive Jiva Muthu as Chief Operating Officer.
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NZ Aids Foundation, FCB fight discrimination with new campaign
For International Pride month, NZAF challenges Kiwis to Sweat with Pride by exercising for 21 minutes daily to raise money for the Rainbow community.
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LENS Outdoor launches LENS Rover
LENS Outdoor has rolled out the newest site testing technology for the out-of-home sector – an industry first portable audience measurement tool.
Movings & Shakings
YoungShand expands Creative Team
Indie agency YoungShand has bolstered its Creative Team with the addition of Hannah Habgood as Head of Copy and Julie Spedding as Senior Art Director.
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Hearts & Science CEO’s vision turns into gold
Hearts & Science NZ’s CEO Jane Stanley has picked up first place at this year’s Woman Leading Change Awards for building an agency during COVID-19.
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Dementia Auckland encourages Kiwis to Light the Darkness
Quantum Jump and Dementia Auckland have created a campaign focusing on a moment of joy at one of the most challenging times: a light in the darkness.
Campaigns
New campaign from SkyCity
SkyCity has launched a new brand campaign, ‘Feel it’, with creative by Big Communications and media led by Wavemaker.
Movings & Shakings
Film Construction adds another new director to the roster
Auckland-based production company Film Construction has announced that “exceptional talent” Ayla Amano is joining the family of filmmakers.
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DOT loves data launches ‘Us’
The newest DOT loves data product, ‘Unique Segmentation for today’s New Zealand’ (Us), supersedes previous DOT products in the segmentation space.
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The winners: 2021 NZ Radio Awards
The NZ Radio Awards were held at SkyCity last night and Mike Hosking scooped the ultimate accolade: 2021’s Sir Paul Holmes Broadcaster of the Year.
Movings & Shakings
Federation welcomes creative duo
The rumours have been confirmed: Federation has snared creative duo Andrew Hathaway & Kelly France as the agency continues to build creative momentum.
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Registrations now open for TRB’s 2021 Power of Audio conference
The Radio Bureau’s 2021 Power of Audio half day conference, in conjunction with AUT, showcases the latest research in the audio advertising space.
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Kiwis have spoken: NZ’s top 10 favourite ads
Insight agency TRA asked 1000 New Zealanders to share their favourite TVC, and the people have spoken: ASB’s ‘Ben and Amy’ took out the top spot.
Movings & Shakings
Botica takes on new talent
Independent strategic PR agency Botica Butler Raudon has added to its roster with the appointments of Adlena Oh-Wong and Irena Beddington-Behrens.
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Mindshare, Wunderman Thompson win Click Frenzy
After a competitive pitch, GroupM agency Mindshare has been awarded the media account for online shopping mega sale event Click Frenzy.
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New work from Google celebrates community spirit
Google Australia and Colenso BBDO have launched a campaign to celebrate the resurgence of community spirit in the wake of COVID-19.
Movings & Shakings
PHD bolsters senior leadership team
PHD Media has announced the promotion of Abby Parkin to General Manager and appointed Nigel Cherrie to head up e-commerce offering TransAct.
Movings & Shakings
TBWA\NZ appoints Managing Director
Paul Wilson has been appointed to the role of Managing Director for TBWA\Auckland.
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Chemistry doubles 2021 donations for Shave for a Cure
Independent ad agency Chemistry has doubled donations for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand’s 2021 Shave for a Cure campaign, Every Shave Matters.
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Sneakers Media launches Wellington operation
Auckland-based media independent Sneakers Media has announced its expansion into the Wellington market, led by media specialist Julie-Ann Hedges.
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LUMO solidifies roots in Australia with new local role
Kiwi-owned Lumo Digital Outdoor is increasing representation in Australia, appointing Liv Collins as Account Director for the country.
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Paul Catmur and Vodafone’s Jason Paris on the latest episode of ‘Truth and Soul’
In the latest episode of the ‘Truth and Soul’ podcast, Paul Catmur sits down with Jason Paris, CEO of Vodafone New Zealand. Catmur says not to be…
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FEDERATION, Auckland Transport deliver record-breaking summer of cycling
Auckland Transport and FEDERATION pivoted this summer’s cycling campaign to encourage ‘short commutes’ to the shops, the beach and Saturday sports.
Campaigns
Changing an industry to help save the planet
Phoenix Metal Recycling and The Business Marketing Group have launched a new marketing campaign to reinvigorate conversation around metal recycling.
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Big screen spend on the rise
SMI results from April show Val Morgan Cinema Advertising achieving a 132.1 percent spend increase on the same period last year.
Movings & Shakings
DDB Group Aotearoa announce first-ever woman CEO
DDB Group Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Priya Patel as its first-ever female Group CEO.
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oOh!, agency friends unite to support Youthline
Throughout May, Youthline encouraged Kiwis to Walk the Talk for 31 minutes daily – and in doing so, fundraise for youth struggling with mental health.