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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…
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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,…
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New VR experience showcases Whakatāne’s history
To showcase Whakatāne’s founding ancestral story, a new virtual reality project has launched combining new technologies with traditional Māori oral culture to create a modern and…
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Together appoints Data & Analytics Director
Independent agency Together has appointed leading data and analytics practitioner Torsten Stolt to the new role of Data & Analytics Director. Stolt joins following a successful…
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The compendium: October 30
It’s that spooky time of year once again, so, naturally, we dissected Halloween-themed international ads in the lead up to the 31st. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr6wRwdJBHk The scariest thing…
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Smart Displays: Connecting Communities
Smart Displays is New Zealand’s first residential-based digital screen media company. Using strategically-placed 43” HD digital screens the OOH player is helping communities, businesses, and brands connect across its dynamic Auckland network.
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TV and advertising: A match made in heaven
A quick-fire download with ThinkTV Head of Communications, Amanda Wisniewski, on the advantages and effectiveness of TV advertising, as well as the latest viewing trends of…
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Effies 2020: DDB comes out on top
Despite an undeniably tough year, the Commercial Communications Council decided it was paramount to celebrate New Zealand’s most effective marketing campaigns through The 2020 Live Virtual…
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Phantom partners with LANDMARKS ID
With 9,000 poster frames throughout the country, Phantom Billstickers’ street posters can be spotted in the vicinity of just about any advertiser location. With so much…
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True lands Postie pitch
Following a recent competitive pitch, Auckland indie True has picked up iconic Kiwi retailer Postie. Founded in Reefton in 1909 as a drapery and boot shop,…
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Special Group reboots Semi Permanent
One day, 10 hours, 27 speakers and performers. Semi Permanent Aotearoa is the country’s longest-running creative conference. And this year, for the first time, it’s completely…
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OneRoof audience growth goes through the roof
In real estate’s hottest month of 2020, OneRoof surged ahead of its rivals and is on the fast-track to becoming New Zealand’s leading real estate portal.…
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Stuff Travel has launched, reviving domestic tourism
Driving much-needed business to the domestic tourism sector, Stuff has recently launched a refreshed Stuff Travel platform that will help Kiwis discover their country’s best offerings.…
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Are retailers in for a surprisingly good Christmas?
By Nick Vile, General Manager, oOh!media New Zealand It’s fair to say we’re all looking forward to the end of a difficult 2020, but new data…
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L’Oréal teams up with Federation
Creative agency Federation has been appointed by L’Oréal New Zealand for its Consumer Products Division, the umbrella group for the L’Oréal Paris, Garnier and Maybelline brands.…
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Safety just got furry thanks to WorkSafe
WorkSafe and FCB New Zealand’s wild new campaign – challenging Kiwis to take a fresh look at workplace safety – is now live. The launch TVC…
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‘Haven’ now on sale
The first issue of Haven, the country’s newest home and living magazine, is now selling on stands across New Zealand. A magazine for every Kiwi homeowner,…
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Pepsi Max and Sapien analyse Gen Z appetites
To discern what Generation Z want, Frucor Suntory have engaged Sapien to research beverage desires of Kiwis aged 18-24 for the Pepsi Max brand. The exploratory…
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The Hits host hangs up the headphones
After over a decade co-hosting Dunedin’s top-rating breakfast show ‘The Hits Callum and P Breakfast’, Callum Procter has announced he’s leaving radio. Sharing the news on-air…
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RUN on the move
Indie creative agency RUN have made the move to their new premises on Cross Street, Auckland, in the eclectically wonderful Karangahape Road area. Their swanky new…
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Capsule and Stuff get festive
The content partnership between Capsule and Stuff has been live since August, and now the two brands have collaborated on an upcoming Christmas-themed magazine. The ‘Guide…