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Kiwi creative to join the Creative LIAisons Global Coaching Academy
Kiwi creative Josep Jover is one of the young professionals travelling to Las Vegas to join the 2024 Creative LIAisons Global Coaching Academy cohort.
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dentsu Aotearoa named as a finalist in the NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards
dentsu Aotearoa is a finalist in the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards in recognition of its support for LGBTQIA+ employees and diversity accreditation.
Movings & Shakings
Toby Sellers takes on CEO role at Bastion Shine
Bastion Shine has announced Toby Sellers as its new CEO, with Simon Curran stepping down to pursue a new personal opportunity in the US.
News
Clemenger UnLtd launches in NZ
Clemenger UnLtd connects the capabilities of Clemenger BBDO Wellington, BrandWorld, Perceptive, Proximity and the local operations of LEVO in New Zealand.
News
VML picks up Bronze at 2024 Gerety Awards
VML picked up Bronze for a campaign that encouraged Kiwi men to have more open discussions with each other to improve mental health.
News
Lumo expands digital network in Wellington
Lumo is announcing the debut of its 11th digital billboard site in the Wellington region: Lumo-Rongotai, at the end of the Wellington Airport runway.
News
Filmmaking community for rangatahi embraces new name and fresh branding
The Outlook for Someday, a community for rangatahi filmmakers in Aotearoa, has unveiled fresh branding and a new name – Hāpai te Haeata.
Movings & Shakings
We The People welcomes Angie Fredatovich as Creative Lead
Social-first agency, We The People, has added experienced creative leader, Angie Fredatovich, into its ranks as Creative Lead of its New Zealand office.
News
GO Healthy picks Mango Aotearoa for PR and social media
Leading supplement brand GO Healthy has appointed Mango Communications as its agency across both its public relations and social media accounts, following two competitive pitches.
Opinion
Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
The internet is an indispensable part of the daily routine of all Kiwis. Head of Meta NZ, Spencer Bailey shares new investments that enhance online safety.
News
Frank Energy, Motion Sickness find success embracing ‘boring’
Frank Energy’s “Same Energy, Probably Cheaper” platform with Motion Sickness has delivered huge commercial results. Meet the brains behind the campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Rockit Global has a new CEO
Rockit Global Limited Chair, John Loughlin has announced the appointment of Grant McBeath as its new CEO, succeeding Mark O’Donnell who is retiring.
Movings & Shakings
TBWA\ announces new global leadership
TBWA, the Disruption Company, has named a new global leadership team for 2025, which sees Erin Riley elevated to Global CEO.
News
Wellington Phoenix win business excellence award
The Wellington Phoenix were amongst the big winners at 2024 The Post Gold Awards, a ceremony that recognises businesses excellence in Wellington.
News
Kiwi NRL star co-hosts US sports podcast
Kiwi NRL star Justin Horo is the co-host of TAB and ESPN’s new podcast, which aims to serve the growing interest in American sports.
News
Creative agency Concoction rebrands as Boxer
Auckland-based creative agency Concoction is marking the next chapter in its journey with a rebrand and new name – Boxer.
Movings & Shakings
Uno Loco welcomes senior leaders to ownership team
Experience and design agency Uno Loco Group is excited have two of its senior leaders join its ownership group, following a year of success for the agency.
News
TVNZ financial results reflect a challenging year
TVNZ has released the annual results from the 2024 financial year, which report that while it achieved growth in its viewership, it also lost revenue.
Movings & Shakings
Go Media welcomes new team members
Outdoor media independent Go Media has hired a range of new talent across operations, tech and sales, to fuel its momentum into the future.
News
America’s Cup action draws Kiwis to Stuff, Three
Stuff’s partnership with Warner Bros Discovery to cover the America’s Cup is reeling in the viewers, with record numbers of Kiwis tuning in to the action.
News
Extended Whānau empowers Aotearoa to embrace haka
Tyrone Ohia’s work is about pushing the envelope for what Māori design looks like so he jumped at the chance to work on Dame Hinewehi Mohi’s Haka campaign.
Campaigns
Paralympics NZ kickstarts marketing campaign ahead of Paris Games
Paralympics has kickstarted their marketing campaign for Paris 2024 by releasing three film spots by Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand and Finch.
Movings & Shakings
New board appointments at PRINZ
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand has confirmed its board following elections held at the recent AGM, welcoming in a new chapter for 2025.
Movings & Shakings
The Spinoff expands multimedia offering with strategic hires
The Spinoff has expanded its multimedia offering with the appointment of Jane Yee as Partnerships Multimedia Lead and Jin Fellet as Senior Producer.
News
Stuff Group celebrates two wins at the NZ Event Awards
Stuff Group took home two awards at the 2024 New Zealand Event Awards, winning Best Business Event and Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative.
Movings & Shakings
Publica expands team with two senior designers and intern
Publica, Ōtautahi-based brand and development agency, has expanded its creative team with the addition of two senior designers and an intern.
Awards
Judges announced for IAB NZ awards
The Interactive Advertising Bureau has announced the judges and executive judges for the upcoming 2024 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards.
Awards
Kantar’s July Ad Impact Award goes to Tux
Kantar’s July Ad Impact Award goes to Tux with ‘Feeding the kiwi in all our dogs for 70 years’. It follows Bjorn, a city dog and his first trip to the farm.
Movings & Shakings
Warner Bros Discovery appoints new General Manager ANZ
Michael Brooks is Warner Bros Discovery’s new General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, in addition to his existing role of Managing Director, Warner Bros International…
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Lion’s new RTD encourages Kiwis to ‘Go on… Tell the giant what you think’
DDB and Lion’s new ‘Mac’s Ginger Giant’ campaign is a brand-new direction for the well-known craft brand, marking Mac’s first foray into the RTD category.