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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ominous start for Ogilvy as Mark Jenner moves on, Chris Long and Rainger & Rolfe part ways & an ASB update
It seems the rotating doors are spinning pretty fast in Adland at the moment, and I have all the latest goings on, or should I say moving ons.
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YoungShand, Blis Technologies launch Unconditional Skin campaign
When YoungShand launched the new skincare brand developed by Blis Technologies, they saw an opportunity to kick-start a new conversation.
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Pead announces two new appointments
To bolster its creative & digital offering, Pead welcomes senior talents Liam Golds as Social and Digital Manager, and Tom Davies as Head of Creative.
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New DB Export TVC celebrates innovation and environmentalism
DB Export takes its commitment to innovation up a level with a new campaign by Colenso BBDO that features a humorous mock keynote presentation.
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Sky Sport, Discovery partner to bring State of Origin Game 1 live to Three
Discovery and Sky have further expanded their partnership, announcing that State of Origin Game 1 will broadcast live on Three and ThreeNow on 9 June.
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The Spinoff launches new creative studio
The Spinoff Group has announced the founding of Daylight Creative, a new content studio with the aim to help organisations become better publishers.
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NZ ad spend sees outdoor bookings double and digital soar 81 percent in April
The NZ advertising market’s Covid downturn is officially over, with the SMI reporting April ad demand soaring a record 56.2 percent year-on-year.
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GroupM names new Head of Digital Investment
Deepak Tahiliani has been appointed as Head of Digital Investment at GroupM Australia, a key role in GroupM’s Investment & Partnerships function.
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TRACK welcomes first dedicated Data Scientist
To strengthen data insights and business performance, Akilesh Chokkanathapuram has been brought on board as TRACK Aotearoa’s first Data Scientist.
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PRINZ inducts Life Member and two new Fellows
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand has awarded Life membership to Claudia Macdonald in recognition of her significant 30 year service.
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New top level hire for Perceptive
Perceptive has appointed Ian Mills to the role of Director of Strategy.