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The good, the bad, and the FUGLY: Augusto and No Ugly launch comical campaign
Drinks company No Ugly has teamed up with Augusto to bring a light-hearted campaign following the launch of the brand’s latest range in October. ‘Wage a…
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Essence appoints senior agency staff
To support the growing healthcare sector, Auckland-based health agency Essence has welcomed Kristen Marks as GM/Strategy Director and promoted Christy Leopold to Client Service Lead. Marks…
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Do you own more than you think? Colenso BBDO and State introduce visual calculator – Tally
Colenso BBDO and State Insurance have joined forces to launch visual calculator Tally, which helps time-poor Kiwis get a better understanding of how much their possessions…
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Special fuelling NZ’s next wave of startups
Having launched 13 years ago in the middle of the GFC with zero clients, one desk and three chairs, Special Group knows a bit about starting…
Movings & Shakings
Brave snaps up new GM
Brave Digital have announced the addition of Jason Anderson to their Auckland-based team, with the former Brand Director bringing a wealth of experience to his new…
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Crave’s private members bar Thursday opens
Thanks to the duo behind creative agency Crave Global, experimental new bar Thursday opens tonight at 224 Symonds Street. The latest place to be in Auckland…
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BC&F Dentsu shine at TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards
It was a successful evening for the BC&F Dentsu team and their clients at last night’s TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards. With 20 finalists represented in the majority…
Movings & Shakings
Meet ALT.’s new senior hire
Christchurch independent advertising agency ALT. has beefed up with another senior staff member, appointing Carl Robertson as their new Marketing Strategist. With more than 18 years…
Awards
2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards Winners
On Tuesday, November 10, NZ Marketing magazine in partnership with the Marketing Association presented awards in 28 categories across sector, excellence and individual divisions at the…
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New Out of Home offering targets holidaying audiences
Boutique retail media owner Hypermedia has repackaged its national media network to offer brands unique access to holidaying audiences across New Zealand this Summer. Advertisers will…
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Flying Fish now representing Fredrik Bond
After a 25-year relationship line producing with one of the most renowned directors in global advertising, Flying Fish now represents Fredrik Bond for work across New…
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New leader in the Battle of the Brains
Wave two of the Battle of the Brains has finished, and the New Zealand Marketing Association can report that they have a new leader. The team…
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oOh!media partners with National Gallery of Australia and Google
To showcase the future of Out of Home, oOh!media and the National Gallery of Australia have teamed up with Google to harness its Lens technology and…
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dentsu and Movember challenge modern man stereotype
Calling into question our traditional concept of masculinity, dentsu and Movember’s latest high-profile campaign, Man Enough, follows the success of A Moment Against Silence and The…
Movings & Shakings
TBWA\NZ welcomes GM of Digital and Innovation
To drive the rapid growth of TBWANZ Group digital offerings, David Parkinson has joined the team as GM of Digital and Innovation. Parkinson’s initial focus will…
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Trustpower’s new campaign reunites childhood sweethearts
Trustpower has returned to our screens with their first campaign in two-and-a-half years, ‘Lost and Found’, with emotional advertising front of mind. The TVC’s concept was…
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Emirates Team New Zealand partners with JCDecaux
It’s the race that stops the nation and JCDecaux is backing Emirates Team New Zealand all the way. The leading OOH company has been selected as…
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Ryman residents vet employees in latest campaign
Ryman Healthcare and Strategy Creative’s colourful new campaign puts residents firmly in the driver’s seat with a panel of ‘Resident Recruiters’ selecting the best and brightest…
Movings & Shakings
NZME appoints Chief of OneRoof
NZME has announced Paul Maher will be joining the media company’s executive team as Chief of OneRoof. Maher has extensive commercial media leadership experience in numerous…
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TVNZ 2021 line-up: local, local and more local
From homegrown heroes to epic events, TVNZ’s blockbuster line-up for 2021 has been announced with exciting new shows and iconic reboots packing the schedule. Chief Executive…
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NZME and Wendy’s join forces
A new commercial initiative between NZME and Wendy’s means the restaurant chain has taken over Flava’s Drive show, effectively owning the network’s “hunger zone” between 4pm…
Partner articles
Privacy Act changes: What you need to know
A quick-fire download with Privacy Commissioner John Edwards on the changes to the Privacy Act coming into effect on 1 December, and what it means for…
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TV Personality of the Year finalists named
From Dr. Ashley Bloomfield and his COVID-19 daily updates to Patrick Gower and his hugely popular Patrick Gower: On Weed, the 10 finalists have been announced…
Movings & Shakings
Hello appoints Executive Creative Director
Bringing an incredible depth of global experience to the agency, Hello has further strengthened its leadership team by appointing Gary McCreadie as Executive Creative Director. McCreadie…
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TVNZ to show Melbourne Cup
Today, from 4.30pm, TVNZ 1 will lure eyeballs across the country to watch the world’s most vibrant and hugely popular racing event, the Melbourne Cup. A…
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Scentre Group warmly welcomes Christmas with creative campaign
Scentre Group and Sibling have teamed up to bring a fabulously festive campaign across 42 Westfield centres this Christmas. As 2020 has been difficult for many,…
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2020 TV Legend named
Top television executive Andrew Shaw has been announced as this year’s recipient of the highly coveted TV Legend honour at the 2020 New Zealand Television Awards.…
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Tourism New Zealand encourages Kiwis to “Do Something New”
In an epic push to help the economy, Tourism New Zealand and Special Group have teamed up with two of the country’s funniest comedians to inspire…
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Zavy + StopPress Social Scoreboard: What happened in October?
The big news of October wasn’t related to the commercial brands on the scoreboard at all – but may well have impacted what people were doing…
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Special opens LA office
Becoming New Zealand’s first-ever global creative network, Special Group has entered into the US market with William Gelner leading the LA-based agency as Chief Creative Officer,…