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NEXEN gets rolling with krunch.co
DTM New Zealand, has chosen krunch.co as its full service agency to launch tyre brand NEXEN.
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Movings & Shakings
Country Head of NZ Mike Watkins departs JCDecaux
JCDecaux has announced that Mike Watkins is stepping down as Country Head of New Zealand and will leave the business.
StopPress exclusives
The irreplaceable role of Human Intelligence
In a global narrative centered around AI, Havas NZ is launching an initiative reminding us of the importance of Human Intelligence.
News
Kiwi EdTech platform introduces ‘A Little Kami Magic’ to the world
Kami, a Kiwi EdTech success, has launched its global brand campaign ‘A Little Kami Magic’.
News
The Spinoff revisits pop culture past with new podcast
The Spinoff has launched a new series called Remember When, revisiting Aotearoa’s bizarre and brilliant pop culture history.
News
Flicks partners with Nexum Group to drive growth in Australia
NZ-founded film, cinema and streaming guide Flicks, has recently welcomed Sam Harris to its Australia team via a new partnership.
News
Proximity prompts growth discussions with new cards for marketers
In a move to help stimulate business growth for marketers and start creative discussions, Proximity has released ‘Find the Growth’ cards.
News
My Food Bag’s new campaign via Yarn celebrates weeknight dinner routines
Co-Founder and Ambassador of My Food Bag Nadia Lim is back on your screens for the launch of a new brand campaign.
News
Sky and Stuff team up to bring fans closer to Rugby Word Cup action
As local rights holder for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Sky is teaming up with Stuff to bring fans closer to all the action.
News
KiwiRail launches rail safety platform ‘Steely Stare’ via Federation
To promote railtrack safety, KiwiRail and TrackSAFE have joined forces to launch behaviour-change platform in collaboration with Federation.
Campaigns
FizzyPop and Hawke’s Bay Airport welcome new airline connecting East Coast
Full-service agency FizzyPop, in partnership with Hawke’s Bay Airport, has unveiled a brand new airline – Sunair’s East Coast Connector service.
News
Flava and iHeartRadio launch podcast celebrating Pasifika youth culture
A podcast celebrating Pasifika youth culture in NZ launched today by NZME’s Flava radio station.
StopPress exclusives
FCB’s award-winning campaign influences driver behaviour from within the car
Working with the NZ Police, FCB embarked on a mission to alter drivers’ behaviour and earned five Golds at the 2023 Beacon Awards along the way.
News
Aged care crisis highlighted in new campaign via Chemistry and Anthem
Aotearoa’s aged care crisis is being highlighted through a new campaign via Chemistry and Anthem for the Aged Care Association.
Movings & Shakings
Fine art photographer and AI imager Katya Brook joins Film Construction
Film production company Film Construction, has brought fine art photographer and AI imager Katya Brook on to the team.
Movings & Shakings
Filmmaker Emile Rafael joins electriclime°’s director roster
Electriclime° has added filmmaker Emile Rafael to its director roster where he will be represented in MENA and APAC.
Awards
Josh Moore of Pitchblack Partners to be 2024 Axis Awards Convenor
The Comms Council has announced industry veteran Josh Moore as the Convenor for the 2024 Axis Awards.
News
Special Wellington-led collective partners with Sport NZ
Special Wellington has partnered with Sport NZ in a consortium with MBM (Media) and All is for All (Disability Consultants).
Opinion
Why are agencies running away from Generative AI?
Antony Young, Co-Founder of The Media Lab, shares his thoughts on why the ad and marketing industry should embrace Generative AI.
StopPress exclusives
The Marketing Association and MediaWorks event series will make you ‘Think Again’
The Marketing Association’s ‘Think Again’ event series sponsored by MediaWorks, aim to foster thought-provoking discussion.
News
Ad sector responds to climate emergency with launch of sustainability initiative
Ad Net Zero has launched in NZ today with a mission to accelerate the decarbonisation of the advertising industry.
News
Lotto NZ asks ‘Did you know?’ in latest campaign
Lotto NZ has launched a new retail and digital campaign that takes a nostalgic trip back in time.
News
Women’s Refuge launches latest fundraising campaign via EightyOne
The 17,680 Nights of July is the latest fundraising campaign for Women’s Refuge via EightyOne.
Movings & Shakings
TBWA/NZ promotes David Parkinson to Managing Director Digital Arts Network
TBWA\NZ has announced the promotion of David Parkinson to Managing Director of Digital Arts Network.
News
Te Whatu Ora promotes different kind of work day via Clemenger BBDO Wellington and Wawata Creative
Te Whatu Ora’s new campaign ‘Let Your Body Go to Work’ via Clemenger BBDO Wellington introduces a new way to think about sickness.
Movings & Shakings
Pead welcomes four new hires to support agency growth
Pead has welcomed four new hires to its growing team; Lou Bruschini, Beth Clemens, Jack Spence and Simon Wells.
News
The Rock Morning Rumble raises $346k+ for Gumboot Friday
Bryce Casey’s book Tummy Rumble in the Jungle has raised $346,075.76 for Gumboot Friday.
News
BLUNT showcases ‘Engineering Joy’ via Thinkerbell
BLUNT has launched its first global brand work with an eye-catching and intricately choreographed film via Thinkerbell Aotearoa.
News
All Blacks and Black Ferns team up for new Uber campaign via Special
When the All Blacks and Black Ferns aren’t playing rugby, they use Uber Eats and Uber the same way the rest of New Zealand does.
News
Previously Unavailable joins Special in announcing scholarship to support Māori and Pacific students
Previously Unavailable is joining Special by offering a second scholarship to support more inclusion and diversity in the creative industry.