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Word of Mouth agency confirms business as usual
“It’s business as usual here at WOM,” said the agency in a statement. Word of Mouth confirmed today to clients that despite the changes due to…
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NZME cuts 200 jobs
NZME has announced the move to cut staff by 15 percent due to struggles retaining advertisement spend, fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic. While 200 has lost…
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The Easter Bunny and Method introduce AR Easter hunt
In light of Easter fast approaching, Method, alongside the Easter Bunny, has created an augmented reality indoor easter egg hunt to keep kids engaged while the…
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The Growery nabs Anne Chen from Bauer
The Growery has announced the appointment of Anne Chen as its new growth partner. Chen comes from her previous role as GM digital and new ventures…
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Vision Thing and Wield introduce ‘Spreader Stories’ to reduce lockdown breaching
Vision Thing and Wield have teamed up to bring an animated series of videos to encourage New Zealanders to play their part in the fight against…
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DDB, OMD and KidsCan launch Covid-19 charity initiative
DDB and OMD NZ are paring up with KidsCan to promote a new $19 for Covid-19 charity initiative. The appeal is set to help families who…
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OOH revenue falls in Q1
The Outdoor Media Association of New Zealand (OMANZ) have announced today a slight 2.9 percent dip in OOH revenue for the first quarter of 2020. Judging…
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Time to evolve, whether we like it or not
Business partner Chris Bleackley throws Newtons 1st law at me every now and then. It reads, “an object either remains at rest or continues to move at…
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Isobar NZ announces new managing director
Dentsu Aegis Network NZ has appointed Gavin Becker as managing director of its digital experience agency, Isobar. Joining the agency mid-pandemic, Becker acknowledges the interesting start…
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Meridian and BC&F Dentsu introduce high energy kids show for lockdown
BC&F Dentsu and Meridian are teaming up with KidsCan Charitable Trust and OMD to bring a high energy half-hour TV show to Kiwi kids’ screens. As…
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“Dear human.”
“We’re in a unique moment in history for brands to be beacons for their customers, yet badly executed customer journeys risk doing the opposite,” explores Sharon Henderson, managing director…
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ICG leadership team confirms stability amidst market uncertainty
Following the unforeseen difficulties the media landscape has faced due to Covid-19, Image Centre Group’s (ICG) senior leadership team has released a statement reaffirming its commitment…
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Kiwi kids thank essential workers through QMS rainbow campaign
QMS Media are encouraging Kiwi kids to thank their favourite essential workers through rainbow drawings in a community-focused campaign. As we enter week two of the…
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Ads of the week: April 7
Props this week go to DDB, Ogilvy and oOh!media. Who is it for? DDB for KidsCan Why we like it: Visual striking and a stark reminder…
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ANZA recognised at the WFA for online action following Christchurch attacks
The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) has recognised the the Association of New Zealand Advertisers (ANZA) for its work combatting online harm following the 2019 Christchurch…
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New data shows the shift in consumer perceptions during Covid-19
The way in which we consume changes from day to day yet knowing how consumer habits change due to Covid-19 is becoming increasingly more important to…
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StopPress noticeboard: April 6
NZME rolls out a new pop-up radio show and Pead PR expands its offering. Iso-Lunchen Launching today NZME have added a new temporary radio show staring…
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DDB and Sky Sport take out first Lumo Pixel Award for 2020
Amidst a lockdown, Lumo has still announced the deserving winner for 2020’s first Lumo Pixel Award. Going to DDB for its work with Sky Sport. The…
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The Comms Council promote connection through our sector
Keeping connected has been heralded as one of the most important parts of WFH. The Comms Council have gone the extra step, creating a connection series…
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Embracing ‘room travel’ can build our capacity for insight
“The sole cause of man’s unhappiness is that he does not knowhow to stay quietly in his room.” – Blaise Pascale, 18th-century French writer and mathematician.…
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DDB and KidsCan show the stark reality of families in poverty
DDB and KidsCan have partnered with our much loved Kiwi chefs to show the sad reality and true stories of families in poverty, and the hardships…
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oOh!media joins in on national teddy bear hunt
With a national teddy bear hunt currently underway, oOh!media have decided to join in on the fun using their digital screens. The community based ‘National bear…
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Cadbury and Ogilvy encourage kindness with emotive Easter campaign
In light of Easter fast approaching, Cadbury and Ogilvy Melbourne have released a heart-warming campaign across New Zealand and Australia which focuses on small acts of…
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ANZA urges the Government to support local media following Bauer closure
Following the announcement that Bauer Media NZ had been closed by its parent company, ANZA’s chief executive Lindsay Mouat is urging the Government to safeguard New…
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A strong wake-up call: BC&F Dentsu and L’affare launch ‘Mighty’ coffee
BC&F Dentsu has strengthened creative and coffee cravings in its latest campaign for L’affare coffee roasters. In no greater time has strong coffee been needed than…
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IAB NZ pairs with Manaaki to help businesses during Covid-19
IAB NZ has announced today a new initiative with Manaaki to help provide support for businesses who may be struggling due to the lockdown and effects…
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Updated: Bauer Media Group discontinues New Zealand publishing business, deny government assistance.
This morning, Bauer Media Group announced it would be officially closing the New Zealand side of its publishing business. The press release stated the all New…
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From our thought leaders: “How do you think this WFH period will permanently alter the way we work?”
A new normal has been established as most of our industry settles into working from home. Here, a few of our thought leaders answer the question…
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Radio’s place through the pandemic
Kiwis and in fact the world are turning to radio to help them cope through the pandemic. In the USA, which is now the epicentre of…
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Federation encourages people to #adoptakiwibusiness
Federation agency has released an initiative to get individuals to adopt a Kiwi business and provide supporting during lockdown. Covid-19 has hit businesses hard, as most…