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The Paper Planes 2021 finalists announced
Stuff has announced the 10 shortlisted entries for The Paper Planes 2021 creative competition, shining a spotlight on the very best work from New Zealand advertisers.
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Farrimond makes two key appointments
Parnell-based full service consumer behaviour agency Farrimond has appointed two new key members to its growing team.
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Thursday, 42BELOW team up for World Brand Manager Day
Crave Global’s exclusive members bar, Thursday, in collaboration with 42BELOW are hosting a joint celebration on May 13 to honour World Cocktail and Brand Manager Day.
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YoungShand makes GM promotion
Indie agency YoungShand has promoted Emma Dalton into the newly created General Manager role after three-and-a-half years with the agency.
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Wattie’s and FCB reveal latest campaign
Wattie’s new brand campaign, launching this week, invites Kiwis to “feed the love” – using the brand’s iconic products to deliver the message.
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QR codes appearing in TVCs in New Zealand first
In a New Zealand first, national outdoor retailer Torpedo7 has released a series of TVCs allowing customers to directly access exclusive promotions instantly via their smartphone.
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Oppo reimagines colour in latest campaign
In collaboration with creative agency R26, smart device manufacturer Oppo has launched a new campaign to shine a light on its latest flagship device, the Find X3 Pro, and its cutting-edge camera with professional DSLR-level features.
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NZ Herald joins World Vision to support India’s COVID appeal
The New Zealand Herald has teamed up with World Vision to support India in its fight against the Covid-19 outbreak – kicking off with a series of stories from the World Vision team working on the frontline.
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Reprise wins strategy and creative for General Motors Specialty Vehicles
IPG Mediabrands’ performance agency Reprise has been awarded the strategy and creative account for the Australian and New Zealand launch of General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV).
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MINI, Colenso BBDO launch ‘Danger brakes for you’
To bring the benefit of MINI’s latest technology to life, Colenso BBDO has created a new campaign – ‘Danger brakes for you’.
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Special Group Australia banks ANZ account
Special Group Australia as beaten out CHE Proximity, Hero and current account holders TBWA\Melbourne to win the pitch for the high-profile ANZ account.
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Central Station welcomes two new arrivals
Due to client portfolio growth, award-winning Freeman’s Bay-based digital agency Central Station has recently celebrated two new arrivals to the team.
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The Breeze Wellington’s new host announced
Shelley Venning has been announced as the new The Breeze Wellington morning host, to replace Kath Bier.
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Rugby legends welcomed as 2nd Chance Charlie selectors
All Black legends Stephen Donald and Liam Messam have joined forces with Three, 2degrees, TBWA\NZ and IKON to select five rugby hopefuls for Three’s television series, 2nd Chance Charlie.
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GroupM Australia strengthens leadership
The GroupM business has made a number of leadership changes to strengthen its structure in Australia.
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Mitre 10 and FCB reveal latest campaign
Mitre 10’s new campaign highlights why the co-operative has been named New Zealand’s most trusted home improvement brand in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards – for the 11th time.
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New Generator campaign from The Business Marketing Group
The Business Marketing Group has relaunched flexible working space, Generator, into Auckland and Wellington with a bold new OOH campaign.
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Raydar makes senior management appointments
Strategic and creative shopper activation agency Raydar has announced new leadership with the appointments of Kristyna Hotchin as General Manager and Nigel Hooker as Creative Director.
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2021 PRINZ Awards finalists announced
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) has announced the names of 69 finalists in the 2021 annual industry awards.
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Newstalk ZB announces Wellington Morning Show host
Well-known Wellington entrepreneur Nick Mills has been appointed to host the Newstalk ZB Wellington morning show.
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GfK Commercial Radio Ratings survey results released
The New Zealand Commercial Radio Industry has released the S1 2021 radio audience data into the market, revealing over 3.7 million Kiwis were listening to radio weekly.
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Augen appoints Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Ben Rose has joined Augen Software Group as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.
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GroupM & WPP launch Data & Tech business
GroupM has announced Choreograph – a new global data company that brings together the specialist data units of GroupM and Wunderman Thompson into a single company. …
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Mango celebrates two new business wins
Following competitive pitches, Mango Communications has won two new business appointments this month – Kiwi Property and Winstone Aggregates. This sees Mango Aotearoa further bolster its…
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New campaign by YoungShand reimagines retirement living
To highlight Oceania’s ambition to reimagine retirement living and aged care through their human-centred approach, YoungShand developed a new brand platform – Believe in Better. Ben…
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The Sorted mouse returns in new campaign
After a guest appearance during last year’s lockdown, BCG2 and independent media agency Together have brought back the friendly and reassuring Sorted mouse in a new…
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Federation encourages Kiwis to ‘ride like a butterfly’
On World Earth Day, Federation delivered a climate change message to the country – taking a full page New Zealand Herald advertisement to do so. ‘Ride…
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Spark announces new PR agency partner
Following a competitive pitch, Spark has appointed Anthem as its first exclusive, full-service public relations agency partner. The integrated communications and marketing agency will work closely…
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oOh!media helps adidas fight plastic waste
This week, oOh!media NZ is helping adidas fight plastic waste through its latest campaign for Stan Smith sneakers – via a custom built, eco-friendly shelter. The…
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ANZ, TBWA\NZ launch new brand platform
TBWANZ and ANZ have launched a new brand platform, ‘We Do How’, to give Kiwis the practical know-how to start their financial wellbeing journey. The campaign…