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2023 National Best Design Awards showcase world-class excellence
On Friday evening, Aotearoa’s design community came together to celebrate another year of excellence at the 2023 Best Design Awards.
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Campaigns
Spark utilises AI to recommend best plan for customers
Spark is enhancing its customer service by providing personalised recommendations as part of its ‘Made For You Review’ programme.
Movings & Shakings
IDC Worldwide welcomes Camilla Rutherford to roster
IDC Worldwide has announced the addition of the renowned adventure and lifestyle photographer, Camilla Rutherford, to its roster.
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Cannes Lions ranks Special in top indie agencies globally
Cannes Lions, the worlds largest and most competitive awards festival, has ranked Special Auckland 4th globally in its category.
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TheSalt connects advertisers with everyday Kiwis’ social platforms
Step aside, social media influencers with massive followings and picture perfect content – now advertisers are collaborating with everyday Kiwis.
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The NZ Podcast Awards return for 2023, entries open
From behind the mic, to centre stage, it’s time to get your entries in for the 2023 New Zealand Podcast Awards.
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RUN and FCB make learning te reo Māori easy with Four Square’s shopping app
It’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori all year round for Four Square with the Rārangi Kai app, thanks to the collaborative mahi of RUN and FCB Aotearoa.
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Clemenger Group reports gender pay gap publicly
Clemenger Group NZ has released its gender pay gap to the public today and commited to voluntary public reporting of this data from now on.
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Meta launches Generative AI tools for Kiwi advertisers
Creatives have a large impact on ads, and Meta hopes that the introduction of these tools will help them make the best-performing ads.
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Steven Adams takes Meadow Fresh milk to new heights
Goodman Fielder and DDB Group Aotearoa have launched a new campaign, highlighting Meadow Fresh’s commitment to supporting young athletes.
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GLOBOX launches new screens in Christchurch and Whangārei
GLOBOX has introduced five new screens in September, bringing its network total to 35, with four in Christchurch and one in Whangārei.
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Strategy Creative helps Run72 surpass mental health fundraising goal
The Run72 event successfully raised almost $37,000 to fund counselling support thanks to a campaign via Strategy Creative.
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GroupM NZ launches ‘Back to News’ programme to support responsible journalism
GroupM NZ is introducing ‘Back to News’, a programme aimed at enabling brands to support journalism by reallocating media budgets.
Movings & Shakings
Able farewells Sophie Jones and welcomes Jean Teng
Able is farewelling Communications & Engagement Manager Sophie Jones and welcomes Jean Teng in her place.
International
DDB wins gold at 2023 APAC Effie Awards
DDB has taken home gold for ‘iTest: Comparing Apples With Androids’ and bronze ‘If You Seek’ at the 2023 APAC Effie Awards.
Awards
Samsung wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for August
Kantar’s August 2023 Ad Impact Awards goes to Samsung for “Galaxy Z Flip5″.
International
Special wins Effie APAC Agency of the Year
Special had a standout evening at the APAC Effie Awards, clinching three gold awards.
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Good magazine’s 2023 Best of Natural Award winners announced
The results are in for the 2023 Best of Natural Awards, NZ’s largest awards in natural health, beauty and eco-living.
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2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards finalists announced
Finalists for the 2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards have been announced – and voting for the People’s Choice Award is now open.
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All-reality on-demand service Hayu coming to NZ
Hayu, the subscription-based video-on-demand service featuring reality content from NBCUniversal, is coming to NZ.
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Colenso BBDO takes out Cannes Lions Pacific Agency of the Year
Cannes Lions has unveiled its annual global rankings, and Colenso BBDO has secured the title of Pacific Agency of the Year.
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Land Rover Defender releases ‘Defenders of Tomorrow’ via Together
Land Rover Defender has revealed its marketing campaign in NZ, aimed at boosting its sponsorship of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Port of Tauranga selects Fuel Agency for rebrand
NZ’s largest port, Port of Tauranga, has selected Fuel Agency for its first full rebrand in over 20 years.
Movings & Shakings
Tracey Taylor joins NZME as Chief People Officer
NZME is welcoming Tracey Taylor into the newly created role of Chief People Officer as part of the executive team.
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Executive Judges revealed for 2023 Pressie Awards
The Comms Council has announced the Executive Judges for the upcoming 2023 Pressie Awards which recognise PR, Experiential, and Social campaigns.
Movings & Shakings
Claire Stapleton promoted to Creative Director at The Works
The Works has promoted Claire Stapleton to Creative Director, underscoring its commitment to nurturing talent and driving creative capabilities.
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HYPER and Liquorland announce the launch of POS Media programme
HYPER and Liquorland have announced a Liquorland POS Media programme, set to debut in October.
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NZME launches curated playlist feature on iHeartRadio
If you’ve ever wondered what your favourite broadcasters’ music taste is like, iHeartRadio’s new Playlist feature might be your jam.
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KFC and Special PR launch ‘The Boneless Collection’
KFC is bringing back KFC Hot & Crispy Boneless, teaming up with the Kiwi jeweller Nick Von K to introduce ‘The Boneless Collection’ of jewellery.
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Social-first agency We The People opens NZ office
Australian-based social-first agency, We The People, is opening a local office in Auckland.