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True shows Southern Cross is ‘with’ Kiwis
The new brand campaign from agency True for Southern Cross focuses on one word, ‘with’. Showing that they are here with you all the way. Kerry…
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NZ celebs welcome refugees in heartfelt VMLY&R campaign
For the recently passed World Refugee Day, Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ), VMLY&R, and some of New Zealand’s most famous names joined forces to bring…
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Go Media nabs ex Bauer for sales manager role
Ros Ellison have moved into the position of Wellington Sales Manager for Go Media. Bringing in experience from MSN (now Mi9), Fairfax (now Stuff) and TVNZ,…
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NZ Herald and the Spinoff swap stories
A new shared content partnership between the NZ Herald and The Spinoff has been announced. NZME Managing Editor Shayne Currie says the new partnership highlights the…
Opinion
Not all recoveries are created equally
It was 10:03am on March 23rd when the phone rang. I knew before I answered exactly what was going to be said. “Sorry Andy, this isn’t…
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An industry-first: OOHMAA restrict Out of Home placements
The Out of Home Media Association of Aotearoa (OOHMAA) has launched an industry-first Placement Policy, which will take an active role in reducing the exposure of…
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The Faces of our Industry: Kim Pick
The world is changing, and with it agencies are changing too. From gender balance, diversity and inclusion, there is waves of progress happening across the board.…
Movings & Shakings
Lumo grows to meet client demands
Lumo Digital Outdoor has announced a new direct account manager, Charlie McCubbine. The appointment of McCubbine is in direct response to helping drive to rebuild of…
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ThinkTV and TRA release insight into our most loved ads
In an effort to see what really resonates with Kiwi audiences, ThinkTV and TRA have conducting a bi-monthly survey which gave insights into our most loved ads from the…
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Ads of the week: June 30
This week’s ads are the cream of the crop in the creativity department. DDB, Pead, and BC&F Denstu deserve a round of applause. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L87PBznylU Who is…
Partner articles
Purple Sherbet: Boutique in all but delivery
The use of a public relations agency will bring a dedication to your business you didn’t know was possible. Here, Lisa Powlesland, managing director of Purple…
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OMANZ rebrands to OOHMAA to highlight the power of Out of Home
Out of Home Media Association of Aotearoa (OOHMAA), previously Omanz, launched a nationwide campaign designed to highlight the effectiveness of Out of Home as a broadcast…
Opinion
Awards: handle with care
Murray Streets explains how an obsession with awards risks eclipsing our care for people, and why a focus on the intrinsic worth of what we do…
Partner articles
The Smart Mailbox
Simplifying the path to purchase for buyers and brands, ReachMedia is leading the way in smart letterbox flier distribution in New Zealand. Sharing messages through mailbox…
Movings & Shakings
MBM announces new general manager role
MBM has announced today the appointment of Penelope Brown to fill its newly created general manager role. Brown has been with the company for four years,…
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Effies get the green light to proceed in 2020
By the Comms Council We almost didn’t have an Effie Awards programme this year. In fact, at one point the decision had been made to not…
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Pead promotes powerful bespoke haka in support of The Warriors
Pead has gone the extra length to make sure our Warriors know they’re supported by their fans while they’re stuck in Australia. Teaming up with creative…
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Inside the June/July issue of NZ Marketing
Your guide to essential marketing, advertising and media matters in New Zealand. CX and the digital direction The customer experience (CX) is at the heart of…
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StopPress noticeboard: June 25
Wins all around of some major brands for Hustle & Bustle and BCG2. Hustled Hard Hustle & Bustle has been announced as the new agency partner…
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Don’t treat your employees like mushrooms; The importance of internal comms during times of change
Redundancies, restructuring and reassuring staff. Change management in the time of Covid-19 has been challenging for many businesses to navigate. But, as John Boyd explains, having…
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It’s cool to be kind: Phantom Billstickers and Not Another colour the streets
Phantom Billstickers and Not Another have combined their creative minds to bring poster initiative Yeah!Local to the streets. During the lockdown, creative entrepreneurs behind Not Another,…
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Lumo and Pitchblack help thousands hit the ground running
Locally owned companies Lumo Digital Outdoor and Pitchblack Partners both had a massive part to play in the re-opening of many New Zealand small businesses, thanks…
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Two minutes with: Scott Coldham
Colenso BBDO recently took our the esteemed prize at the 2020 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity; Agency of the Decade. Here, we talk to managing director…
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One very small pint please: DDB and Emerson’s tiny travelling pub hits the streets
We all know how much Kiwis love a cheeky cold one, so what could be better than a portable pub that travels around the country? DDB…
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Colenso BBDO named Cannes Agency of the Decade
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the internationally recognised creative awards show – has announced Colenso BBDO as the Agency of the Decade, Pacific. The announcement…
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Sauce: The digital platform for a new age of slow consumption
By Makayla Wallace-Tidd Celebrating a new beginning with its 2.0 version, founder of Sauce Zeenat Wilkinson, takes us through the new slow and deliberate way they…
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Hootsuite social survey shows dramatic spike in co-dependence
New data from social media management platform, Hootsuite, shows how Covid-19 and the consequent lockdown have influenced the way the world digitally communicates and consumes social…
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Here; fuelling the magazine ecosystem with a deliberate difference
Following the sudden news of Bauer Media’s exit from New Zealand, Simon Farrell-Green, previous editor at one of their titles, Home, forced himself into immediate action.…
Movings & Shakings
The Growery keeps on growing
Seasoned marketer, sales manager, and semi-professional baker Emma Hill joins The Growery as Growth Partner. CEO Ben Rose says “Thanks to an increasing number of clients…
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In conversation with Boyd PR: Telling your brand’s story in the time of Covid-19
Auckland-based Boyd PR is a full service agency combining fresh ideas and an innovative approach to delivering successful results for their clients in this new Covid-19…