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Anthem receives global award for Aged Care campaign
Anthem has received a Highly Commended award in the PR Week Global Awards for a campaign with the New Zealand Aged Care Association.
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Campaigns
PHD and FCB’s quick turnaround for Pak’nSave
When the team at PHD spotted a vacant yellow wall in Auckland’s Karangahape Road, they knew exactly who to call. After a quick chat to their…
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ZM unveils new AI brand campaign, relaunches late show
ZM has launched a new “Play ZM” brand campaign, using AI creative technology, and announced a new host for the ZM Late Show.
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Disruption, innovation and staying relevant: Teasers for thought leader’s upcoming NZ talk
Disruption is an inherently negative word, but to thought leader Peter Wilton, it is a business’ key to success and survival.
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DDB Aotearoa named Agency for the Year for 2024
DDB Group Aotearoa has been named ‘Agency of the Year’ for 2024 at the global Caples Awards announced in the UK on May 16.
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Travel insurance campaign aims to bring peace of mind
In its latest campaign, Southern Cross Travel Insurance wants to show customers it is there for them every step of the way when travelling.
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Simon Barnett to rejoin More FM
MediaWorks has announced broadcaster Simon Barnett will be re-joining the MediaWorks whānau in early 2025, as a presenter on the Breakfast Club.
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New partnership between Go Media and Canoe Racing NZ
Go Media and Canoe Racing NZ have announced a new partnership to increase participation and visibility in the sport of canoe racing.
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Kiwis choose their top 10 TV ads
Aotearoa and Australia’s top 10 ads reveal key differences between the two countries, including that New Zealanders are more connected to familiar characters and what it means to be a Kiwi.
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Indies promote the power of collaboration at IMANZ shindig
Aotearoa’s dynamic indie agencies got together with media and industry partners last night to promote collabs between media partners and IMANZ.
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Duncan Garner relaunches podcast as live news show
Experienced news hound Duncan Garner is returning to live news by relaunching his Editor-in-Chief podcast next week as a breakfast show.
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MediaWorks adds new billboards in Tāmaki Makaurau
MediaWorks Outdoor has extended its digital out-of-home offering in Tāmaki Makaurau with new sites in Silverdale and West Auckland.
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The Spinoff and Kiwibank renew partnership
Kiwi independent online media platform The Spinoff and Kiwibank, the largest New Zealand-owned bank, are announcing the renewal of their seven-year long-standing partnership, through to June 2025.
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LIC’s new software functionality to make life easier for farmers
LIC has launched additional functionality into its Minda software, to enable collaboration, ease farmers’ compliance burden and save time.
Movings & Shakings
Channel Factory welcomes new NZ Sales Director
Channel Factory, a global advertising platform for YouTube, has expanded its team with the appointment of Dave Carran as New Zealand Sales Director.
Movings & Shakings
oOh!media expands NZ team with two new hires
oOh!media New Zealand is expanding its team, with the appointment of Sarah Donald as Senior Business Manager and Sian Emery as Client Solutions Executive.
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VML to feature at global social marketing conference
VML New Zealand has been selected to present two campaigns at the North American Social Marketing Conference (NASMC) in May this year.
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Chemistry wheels out ‘Trash Talk’ in rubbish truck safety campaign for WasteMINZ
WasteMINZ and Chemistry’s new campaign encourages Kiwis to stay safe around rubbish and recycling trucks by giving them space and grace.
Campaigns
Bargain Box works with Yarn on surprise delivery
Bargain Box is celebrating local produce and ingredients with a surprise delivery to one of New Zealand’ most iconic landmarks, the giant carrot in Ohakune.
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GO Media launches Go Green Screen Ad-Pack with Scope3
Outdoor media company Go Media have onboarded Scope3, a collaborative sustainability platform to create a low carbon emissions ‘Go Green Screen’ ad-pack.
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Pedigree, Colenso and Nexus release new campaign, Adoptable
Dog food company Pedigree has launched a new campaign, Adoptable, with Colenso BBDO and Nexus Studios as part of its mission to end dog homelessness.
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Blunt Umbrellas receives B Corp certification
After a two-and-a-half year process, BLUNT officially joins the B Corp club, becoming the first umbrella brand to receive the certification.
Movings & Shakings
Ex-Stuff leader takes on senior role with Blackpearl
Blackpearl Group has appointed Laurissa Hollis to lead its sales operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
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Kathmandu launches new campaign with F1 driver Liam Lawson
New Zealand and Australia outdoor brand, Kathmandu, has partnered with Kiwi Red Bull F1 Reserve Driver, Liam Lawson, in a new creative campaign.
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Stuff Group buys the Wairarapa Times-Age
Stuff Group has bought the former locally owned Wairarapa Times-Age masthead, including its digital news site and daily and community newspapers.
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Obvious and Alzheimer’s NZ launch year two of Create for Dementia
Obvious Brand Partners has announced its continued partnership with Alzheimer’s New Zealand in the second annual “Create for Dementia” campaign.
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Kantar launches Blueprint for Brand Growth
Kantar, the world’s largest data and insights company, has launched Blueprint for Brand Growth – a new “essential recipe” to help businesses expand.
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Work Group and Farmer Brown crack on with egg-citing new campaign
Work Group has again joined forces with Farmer Brown eggs on an exciting new campaign to engage Kiwi kids all over the country.
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Vast Billboards appoints new Head of Growth
Vast Billboards has appointed Gary Rosewarne to the newly created role of Head of Growth and to harness the potential of out-of-home ads.
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Ex-creative launches new venture, Decking Direct
Decking Direct, New Zealand’s first retail showroom for decking, fencing and outdoor solutions, has opened its first two stores in Takapuna and Warkworth.