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Sky offers a million-dollar deal for Covid efforts
Martin Stewart, Sky’s CEO, announced today that the broadcaster would be giving away $1 million worth of free advertising to help initiatives aligned with Covid-19. From…
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oOh!media’s ‘Isolation art’ paints the town
Introducing the country’s biggest exhibition, The Urban Art Foundation and oOh!media have brought ‘Isolation art’ to the streets. The exhibition, “In Isolation”, focuses on artwork produced…
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2020 Vision: What is your focus for the year ahead? – Part one
It’s the start of a new decade and our industry is picking up the pace. Here, our industry leaders tell us what their focus is for…
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From the otherside
From marketing director at Lewis Road Creamery to head of client service at Special Group – we asked Storm Day what’s it like sitting on the…
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MediaWorks announces upcoming work with Paul Henry
MediaWorks has announced a new show featuring Paul Henry, Rebuilding Paradise. The show is set to feature Henry finding the truth about where we are as…
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Publicis Groupe’s Kiwi expansion
We sat down with Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Groupe New Zealand and Australia, to learn more about the moves they’ve been making in the market.…
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Data Insight welcomes new client director
Data analytics company Data Insight has welcomed Donna Outram as their new client director. Stepping into her new position from Nintex, Outram says she is looking…
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Clemenger BBDO and Unite Against Covid call on the help of creatives
Clemenger BBDO and Unite Against Covid are calling on creatives to inspire young New Zealanders to stay committed to the nationwide lockdown, by tempting an offer…
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Why curiosity is the antidote to today’s uncertain times
Today, as thousands of aeroplanes sit dormant on deserted runways, and the world’s busiest tourist destinations lay silent, it is easy to succumb to anxiety about…
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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…