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GoodSense swears off fossil fuel clients
B-Corp GoodSense is the first Kiwi agency to become a member of Comms Declare, an Australian climate advocacy group against the promotion of fossil fuels.
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New World revamps Clubcard with ‘New World Dollars’
New World has overhauled its popular Clubcard loyalty programme with easier access to rewards and its own currency: New World Dollars. Clubcard members can now earn…
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Nadine Higgins joins NZME – launches personal finance podcast
Experienced broadcaster, business journalist and financial advisor launches a new podcast aiming to demystify money matters.
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Sky launches digital advertising on Sky Sport Now
Following the successful launch of Subscription Video on Demand advertising platform On Neon, Sky has now launched digital advertising on Sky Sport Now.
Awards
2024 Effie Awards proudly recognises marketing industry’s top achievements
The 2024 Effie Awards celebrated New Zealand’s top achievements in advertising and marketing this week, spotlighting campaigns that set new standards in effectiveness.
Movings & Shakings
Unbound expands team with three new hires
Award-winning Waikato digital marketing agency Unbound has ramped up its creative and client services with three key new hires.
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Charm and Plumbing World launch Plugly part 2
Creative agency Charm and Plumbing World have continued with the Plugly approach after the first iteration proved to be one of its most popular campaigns.
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Play under the microscope for annual Play Week
For its annual Play Week campaign, Sport NZ teamed up with WorkComms to launch a fun campaign encouraging families to embrace the power of play.
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NZME and two employees finalists in 2024 Deloitte Top 200 Awards
NZME and two of its team members have been named as finalists in this year’s Deloitte Top 200 Awards to be held in December.
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Spark’s new competition celebrates artistic talents in our tamariki
This Christmas, Spark is celebrating budding artists with its inaugural Spark Christmas Art Competition, with winners featured on billboards.
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New partnership with Outward Bound New Zealand a humbling opportunity for jnr.
Outdoor education and adventure organisation Outward Bound New Zealand has appointed jnr. for brand strategy and creative duties.
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Whittaker’s finds new cocoa bean sources to combat shortage
Whittaker’s is having to look to other cocoa bean sources across Africa to combat global supply shortages, instead of using only Ghanaian beans.
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Ecotricity and Colenso work towards a cleaner greener Aotearoa
Kiwi climate positive certified electricity provider Ecotricity has confirmed the appointment of Colenso as its creative partner.
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Exciting line up for MA’s 2025 Advanced Marketing Leadership programme
New Zealand Marketing Association are pleased to announce the 2025 Professional Certification of Advanced Marketing Leadership program.
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Dyson announces Stormzy as Global Ambassador
Global technology company Dyson has announced British musician Stormzy as its latest Global Ambassador with a new campaign video.
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realestate.co.nz eases property hunting pain points
realestate.co.nz is showing Aotearoa that it understands and can help with the pain points of house hunting with a new campaign and a design refresh.
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SENZ looks to new chapter as Sport Nation
New Zealand’s only dedicated sports radio and audio platform is evolving, with SENZ rebranding to Sport Nation from November 19.
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Dunedin rolls the dice on its own Monopoly board
Following the limited release last year of a Monopoly game for the Otago region, a special edition now focuses on Dunedin and all that makes it unique.
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Join the Kiwi business conversation on Stuff How:To
A new platform for openly discussing business has launched, and all Kiwi businesses are invited to join the conversation on Stuff How:To.
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Let the games begin at Wild Estate
Purpose-led creative agency Crave Global has worked with winery Wild Estate to reinvigorate their brand as the ultimate adult’s playground on Waiheke.
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Darkhorse teams up with GPJ for Binance Blockchain Week
Kiwi agency Darkhorse is teaming up with fellow Project agency GPJ to unveil Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 this week.
International
Around the World: Netflix, Kamala Harris and screentime
This week in Around the World we look at Netflix’s subscriber jump, the super PAC throwing millions behind Kamala Harris and reducing screen time.
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Not Another and Voyage campaign aims to help young Kiwis Love Better
Christchurch-based creative and digital agencies Not Another and Voyage have launched the Ministry of Social Development’s Love Better campaign website.
Movings & Shakings
Pead enhances corporate communications team
Pead, specialists in creative communications and reputation management, has welcomed Sarah Higgs to its corporate team as Senior Consultant.
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Volkswagen New Zealand’s new campaign a love letter to customers
Volkswagen New Zealand and DDB Aotearoa have launched their newest campaign, YourVW, as a love letter to VW drivers everywhere.
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Aon launches ocean-focused sponsorship programme
Global professional services firm Aon plc has launched a national sponsorship program in Aotearoa, dedicated to driving positive connections to te moana.
Campaigns
Product promo from krunch with punch
Canon New Zealand, with agency partner krunch have used the medium as the message in a very
convincing way for their latest sales promotion.
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Grimace welcomed to NZ with national roadie
In a new campaign to herald the arrival of the Grimace Shake, McDonald’s and DDB are heading out on a Kiwi road-trip.
Campaigns
Puhoi Valley’s ‘really nice cheese’ takes centre stage in new campaign
DDB Aoteroa and Puhoi Valley are showing cheese-lovers why their Specialty Cheese is ‘nicer’ in the new ‘Crafted to be nicer’ campaign.
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Woman’s Day celebrates 35th birthday
Are Media is thrilled to announce the 35th birthday issue of Woman’s Day, celebrating over three decades of inspiring women across New Zealand.