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oOh!media and Shout Media’s The Poster Boys rock Battle of the Ad Bands 2023
Eight agency bands battled it out at the Battle of the Ad Bands with oOh!media and Shout Media’s The Poster Boys coming out on top.
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Ad Net Zero Action 4: Tackling event emissions
Ad Net Zero’s Action 4 focuses on reducing emissions from events, while using industry awards to promote sustainability.
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Tova O’Brien to host new political podcast
Known for her sharp wit and quick questioning, political journalist Tova O’Brien is returning to the mic to host a new podcast.
News
Stuff remains on top following latest Nielsen readership results
According to the latest Nielsen readership survey results, Stuff continues to have the largest national audience across print and digital media.
Campaigns
TAB launch new campaign ‘It’s Anyone’s Bet’ via Yarn
TAB has launched a campaign via Yarn that highlights how tough it is to predict what will happen during the Rugby World Cup this year.
News
NZME unveils podcast line up for 2023 election
NZME has announced a comprehensive podcast line-up across NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB in the lead up to the election.
News
One NZ and DDB launch new mobile campaign
One NZ and DDB Group Aotearoa have joined forces on a new mobile campaign called Mobile made for you.
Features
Inside the launch of Independent Media Agencies New Zealand
We sit down with Alex Radford of D3, the chair of the freshly launched IMANZ, to delve into its mission.
News
2023 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards winners announced
On Wednesday the industry donned their best dresses and suits to celebrate exceptional marketing at the 2023 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards.
Movings & Shakings
Former OMD Managing Partner joins Channel Factory as Managing Director NZ
Channel Factory, a brand suitability platform for YouTube, has appointed Linus Hjoberg to the newly created role of Managing Director NZ.
News
Fashion Quarterly shares insights to empower clients
Fashion Quarterly has introduced a bespoke audience research platform to provide brands and clients with customised insights in real-time.
News
Concoction brings Goldpine’s first brand campaign to life
Auckland creative agency Concoction has brought to life the power of a natural product through a campaign for outdoor timber specialists, Goldpine.
News
New Stuff Travel magazine takes flight
Stuff has launched a new weekly magazine that will inspire wanderlusts up and down the country and reach travelling Kiwis at scale.
Movings & Shakings
Simon Wassef rejoins Clemenger BBDO as Chief Strategy and Experience Officer
Clemenger BBDO has appointed Simon Wassef as Chief Strategy and Experience Officer.
Movings & Shakings
Special welcomes Scott Coldham to the team as Managing Director
Special has lured one of marketing’s most admired leaders back into the industry, appointing Scott Coldham as Managing Director of Special NZ.
News
Vans collaborates with Growing Up in New Zealand on a ‘data report you can wear’
University of Auckland’s longitudinal study, Growing Up in New Zealand and Vans have come together to create a data-driven pair of shoes.
Movings & Shakings
Yury Glikin is appointed Outbrain ANZ Commercial Director
Technology platform for open web, Outbrain has appointed Yury Glikin into the newly created role of Commercial Director for Australia and New Zealand.
News
Public Relations industry grapples with fake news and conspiracies
Practising ethical PR in an environment plagued by fake news is one of the top concerns of PR and communications professionals working in NZ.
Movings & Shakings
Top Kiwi and Australian creative leaders named as judges for 2023 One Asia Creative Awards
Five top Kiwi and Australian creative leaders have been named as judges among 40 others for the annual One Asia Creative Awards.
News
Pregnancy brand PURE MAMA launches new campaign with Crave Global
Pregnancy brand PURE MAMA teams up with Crave Global to launch an Australasian wide campaign in hopes to empower women during the pregnancy journey.
News
Oceania and YoungShand team up in new campaign
YoungShand, Honeymoon’s Louis Sutherland and Oceania partner up in retirement living campaign paired with a Leonard Cohen song.
News
Kings Plant Barn appoints Sneakers Media
Iconic garden centre business Kings Plant Barn has appointed independent media agency Sneakers Media as its agency of record.
Partner articles
Radio stays strong as digital options and audiences grow
Following the release of the S2 GfK Commercial Radio Ratings last week, we caught up with Alistair Jamison, RBA CEO to discuss the results.
News
Initiative’s ASB win presents opportunity for next bank says IMANZ Chair
Following Initiative winning ASB’s business, IMANZ Chair Alex Radford, says this presents an opportunity for the next bank.
Opinion
An open letter – Let’s bring back ‘Kiwi made’ for doing business
Melanie Spencer, Group CEO of Thompson Spencer, calls for Kiwi’s to support local particularly in hard times.
Movings & Shakings
Special Wellington adds senior business manager and creative talent to team
Special Wellington is welcoming a new Senior Business Manager and Junior Creative to the team after new business wins.
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Ad Net Zero’s Action 3: Navigating sustainability in media
As part of Ad Net Zero’s five-part action plan, Action 3 focuses on reducing emissions from media planning and buying.
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Go Media continues Good Impressions programme for second year
Following a successful debut of the Good Impressions initiative Go Media has announced that the programme will be continuing for a second year.
News
NZME launches Viva Local Life across five regional newspapers
Viva will soon be available with localised content in the regions following the launch of Viva Local Life in NZME’s five regional papers.
News
Lion NZ appoints Thinkerbell Aotearoa as key creative partner
Thinkerbell Aotearoa has been appointed as a key creative partner for Lion NZ, following a competitive pitch process.