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Meridian and BC&F Dentsu introduce Nigel, the eco-hero we all aspire to be
In recent years there has been a significant shift in attitude when it comes to looking after the planet, however, we still have a long way…
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What shook up the Zavy social scoreboard in July?
A newcomer in the Top Five and a giveaway bonanza marked social activity in the Zavy Scoreboard’s Top 25. Read on for our analysis of the…
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Special Group wraps up one of the country’s most creatively-connected campaigns
As our country is the first to see the sunrise each day, Special Group and Tourism New Zealand created the year-long ‘Good Morning World’ campaign, now…
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VideoTaxi’s subscription model: Fast, economical and a dream ride
VideoTaxi’s revolutionary subscription model means your business can profit from creative, technically excellent videos for less of your budget. Today, video comprises up to 80 percent…
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Ads of the week: July 28
This week’s ads feature the beautiful Nelson Tasman region, a stand against New Zealand racism, and the wonders of just saying ‘yes.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R21iLRFEB6c Who is it…
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards finalists announced
The first round of judging at the 2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards is complete, and we are proud to announce the impressive list of Next Level marketing…
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Special Group appointed as new agency for Public Trust
Following a competitive pitching process, Public Trust has moved its account to Special Group who is now the acting lead brand agency. “Public Trust is an…
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Cant beat Welly on a good day: EightyOne discuss New Zealand’s creative capital
With its lively cafe culture, quirky opshops, public art works and a mesmerising museum, it’s only fitting that Wellington has been labelled New Zealand’s creative capital.…
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Steve Cochran moves to Saatchi & Saatchi as new CCO
Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand has appointed Steve Cochran as their new Chief Creative Officer. The previous CCO, Toby Talbot, stepped down in February. Cochran is…
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Special Group launches new international work following account win
Just before Lockdown Special Group pitched for, and won, a seat at the table of Australian owned telecommunications company, Optus. Now, the local agency has shown…
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Justin Mowday steps up to DDB Group CEO
Following the promotion of Marty O’Halloran to CEO of DDB Worldwide, Justin Mowday has stepped up to lead the whole New Zealand group business. His appointment…
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Countdown moves media business to Carat
It has been announced today that Carat, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, has been chosen as the new media agency for Countdown. Countdown was with…
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Movings / Shakings: July 24
Sweetshop & Green appoints new development executive and Dentsu Aegis Network NZ announces newly created role of general manger of strategy. New and improved Dentsu Aegis…
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TBWA announces new creative director
Wiktor Skoog, previously TBWA’s creative products director, has stepped up into the role of creative director for TBWA/MAKE. Skoog up until this point held the shared…
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OOHMAA shows Q2 down 72 percent
The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) has reported today the figures from OOH for Q2, which largely feel during Covid Lockdown. Revenue for Q2 is…
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Across the ditch: Boyd PR highlights South Australia for Kiwis next holiday
Boyd PR have recently launched a virtual media kit in partnership with the South Australian Tourism Commission to help drive interest towards South Australia as a…
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We are Frank announces new agency lead
We are Frank have announced a new addition to its sales team, bringing in Ebony Kitching as its new agency sales manager. Kitching brings with her…
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Marty O’Halloran steps up to head of DDB Worldwide
It has been announced today that New Zealand based Marty O’Halloran has been appointed to global CEO of DDB Worldwide. Marty O’Halloran, is currently the CEO…
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Enough’s Enough: Clemenger BBDO and NZ Human Rights Commission challenge NZ racism
Clemenger BBDO and the New Zealand Human Rights Commission are addressing the everyday racism that occurs in this country with their latest project ‘Voice of Racism.’…
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What creative persona are you? Adobe’s latest tool aims to boost creativity in the workplace
Adobe has recently launched evaluation tool Adobe CQ (creativity quotient) that aims to help teams and organisations measure enterprise creative aptitude and capability. In the form…
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The Finalists
These companies have shown us their Next Level Marketing and made it through as finalists in the 2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards. In May, NZ Marketing magazine…
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Is ‘samey’ safe? TRA & Badger Comms release B2B marketing report
A new report by Badger Communications and TRA highlights the lacklustre style of the typical ‘same-same’ B2B marketing. The report is a deep dive into how…
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TVNZ announces move to single presenter
TVNZ confirmed today that in an effort to conserve financial sustainability, it is now only having one presenter, Simon Dallow, for weekday programmes. The change will…
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PHD named new media agency for Foodstuffs
Foodstuffs has announced today the move to enlist PHD Media as its media agency partner. FCB will remain Foodstuffs’ creative agency for PAK’nSAVE. The decision was…
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‘We’ve got this’: Nelson Tasman campaign showcases region’s best offerings
A regional marketing campaign titled ‘We’ve got this/Kei a Tātou’ has been launched as an attempt to bring Kiwis to the beautiful Nelson Tasman area and…
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Bauer shuts down eight Australian titles
Following the closure of Bauer New Zealand and Covid-19, Bauer Media has had to make even more cuts, this time officially announcing the finial closure of…
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Campaign launches to sustain interest in New Zealand amid pandemic via Special Group
A new multi-agency campaign is being launched to promote New Zealand overseas amid border closures and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The campaign by Special Group is…
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Paris Goebel creates true-to-life dance video for Oppo
Oppo and renowned Kiwi choreographer Paris Goebel have teamed up to promote the launch of Oppo’s latest 5G smartphone, the Find X2 Pro. The energetic campaign,…
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2020 Student ORCA finalists announced
Media Design School has made a clean sweep of the Student ORCA, with students James McCulloch & Kathryn Prince joining Robyn Ramsey & Luke Roxburgh as 2020 finalists for their…
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Thrive PR welcomes new lead
Thrive PR + communications has announced the new hire of Lucy Fox. Fox joins the team from Pead and acts as the new New Zealand lead.…