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Mighty Ape tops Kantar’s Customer Leadership Index
Mighty Ape, the Kiwi online retailer, has moved up from 10th place to claim the top position in this year’s Kantar Customer Leadership Index.
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Nutty campaign launched via R&R for Mother Earth
A new range of sweet and savoury flavoured nuts ‘Nutty Sensations’ by Mother Earth have been launched with a nutty campaign via R&R.
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EV charging and digital Out of Home network JOLT expands to UK
JOLT, a sustainable EV charging and digital Out of Home advertising network in Australia and NZ, is introducing its business model in the UK.
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Infinite Dial 2023 study gives insight into Kiwi audio consumption
The Infinite Dial 2023 results have been released and show a “healthy” and “resilient” industry.
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2degrees and TBWA\NZ launch Data Piñata Armada
2degrees and TBWA\NZ have teamed up to bring back Paulie the giant AR Data Piñata and this time he’s brought friends.
Movings & Shakings
VideoTaxi strengthens senior team to support growth
Digital content company VideoTaxi has appointed two new senior roles as it continues to expand and develop its unique business model.
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Homegrown hits and international dramas define TVNZ’s 2024 line up
Kiwis tuning into TVNZ in 2024 will have a wide selection to choose from, with ‘Aotearoatanga’ or ‘New Zealandness’ at the centre of its content.
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Schick and Basketball NZ unite to deliver ‘Schick NeighbourHoops’ via Chemistry
Schick, in partnership with the Basketball New Zealand Hoops in Parks programme, has launched Schick NeighbourHoops, led by Chemistry.
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Scentre Group BrandSpace launches 3D enabled network across NZ Westfield’s
Scentre Group BrandSpace has released a 3D enabled large format network across Westfield destinations across NZ and Australia.
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The Warehouse Group taps into off-site market with Zitcha
The Warehouse Group is the first globally to use Meta’s Managed Partner Ads API integration with retail media platform Zitcha.
Movings & Shakings
New talent joins First Five Rungs
The First Five Rungs has welcomed four new members to the team to help and support emerging talent in the comms industry.
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Dentsu’s global sports agency MTKG Sports + Entertainment launches in NZ
Global sports agency MKTG Sports + Entertainment has announced it is launching MKTG New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
NZ filmmaker Louis Sutherland joins Photoplay
Photoplay has announced the signing of award-winning Kiwi filmmaker Louis Sutherland for representation in Australia.
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Stuff prepares to move to new platform in 2024
Starting in early 2024, stuff.co.nz will undergo a two-year project to replatform the site onto global-leading digital technology.
Events
AUT students get creative with invites to End of Year Showcase
AUT has been ‘invitising’ the industry to the End of Year Showcase with invites disguised as recent campaigns from local agencies.
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The Spinoff extends partnership with oOh!media to amplify The Fold
The Spinoff has extended its partnership with oOh!media NZ, to amplify The Fold podcast.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff bolsters Harakeke’s Brand Connections team with new hire
Stuff has welcomed Jacki Polkinghorne onto Harakeke’s Brand Connections Team this week. She joins as one of six Integration Leads.
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Lotto NZ and DDB Group Aotearoa launch ‘Local Grants’
Lotto NZ, via DDB, has introduced ‘Local Grants,’ the next stage in the evolution of Lotto’s Kiwis Helping Kiwis initiative.
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Ideally secures over $2m investment two months after launch
Two months after the launch of The Research Agency Labs and Previously Unavailable’s start-up Ideally, the company has secured $2.15m in funding.
Awards
Colenso BBDO’s creative vision behind Effie Award-winning work
Colenso’s work with Skinny resulted in three Gold awards at the 2023 Effie Awards. We chat to Head of Strategy Rob Campbell about the mission.
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NZME Podcast Network remains at top of NZ Podcast Ranker
NZME has been the top podcast network in the country for an uninterrupted 25 months, as per the most recent Triton Digital New Zealand Podcast Ranker.
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JCDecaux partners with Scope3 to measure Out of Home carbon emissions
JCDecaux Australia and NZ has partnered with Scope3 to measure and report the carbon footprint of OOH media and advertising.
Movings & Shakings
Kate Lines promoted to Head of Business Management at DDB
Joining the company in 2016, Kate Lines has been promoted to Head of Business Management at DDB.
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Honda NZ introduces new models with campaign via Rainger and Rolfe
Honda NZ has relaunched its 6th generation CR-V with 3 new models via Ranger and Rolfe and Wavemaker Media.
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TBWA\NZ promotes Joseph Judd to Head of Strategy
Joseph Judd has been promoted to the Head of Strategy at TBWA\NZ bringing with him experience working across Greater China, NZ, and Australia.
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Heineken joins forces with geneticist for launch of new campaign
In celebration of its new, velvety beer, Heineken is working with a geneticist to create a tasting kit to delve into the science behind taste.
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Clemenger BBDO launches specialist production company
Clemenger BBDO has launched its own specialist production company called MADE THIS which will focus on both craft and innovation.
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Motion Sickness and MBM add spark to battery fire awareness campaign
FENZ, via Motion Sickness and MBM, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about fires caused by Lithium-Ion batteries.
Movings & Shakings
Changes in leadership roles for Daylight
Daylight has announced some changes to its leadership make up, with Lee Lowndes taking on the role of CEO and Charlie Godinet the role of ECD.
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oOh!media NZ unveils ‘Art in the Hood’ for fourth year
oOh!media NZ has launched the fourth installment of Art in the Hood, with the artwork crafted by students.