Browsing: Al Brown

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Dog vs. drone
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While drones are being used for nefarious purposes in warzones, they’re being put to good use elsewhere, as a clip posted on Al Brown’s Facebook page shows.

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Hyundai enlists a surprising Kiwi test-driver to show off its Accent
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​When it comes to selling cars, there’s no substitute for getting bums on seats and letting potential customers get a whiff of that new car smell. And Hyundai and Shine have put a few different bums on the seats of its Accent model, including that of a truck driver, in an effort to inspire other Kiwis to take it for a hoon themselves. Plus: Hyundai’s rise through the reputational ranks.

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Horse’s Mouth: James Hurman
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After a couple of years as managing director at Y&R NZ, James Hurman has taken the best bits from his life in advertising and started up an innovation consultancy called Previously Unavailable that aims to help Kiwi companies create better products and services. So why did he do it and what will he be doing?

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In The Depot
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The Depot took out Metro’s supreme restaurant of the year award in 2012, and it’s a popular haunt for marcomms power lunchers. And now Al Brown has produced a skite film courtesy of Alex McVinnie Photography and Reel Good that aims to capture the essence of the place.

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22 February: show Christchurch some love
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It’s nearly a year since the Canterbury region suffered one of the biggest earthquakes our country has seen. It’s time to reflect and remember those who lost their lives, homes, jobs and loved ones, even forgo a latte or two to show some support for the region. So what are you doing on 22 February? How about showing Christchurch you care?

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Ads@6: 6 – 16 August
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This week on Ads@6, a bravura performance from the smarmy kid in Tower’s ‘Poochi’ spot; Michael Schumacher goes upside down for Mercedes;  MYOB hits the target; Al Brown gets dirty in Persil’s ‘Have a Go’ campaign; Tena has a bit of a laugh at the hilarious realm of female incontinence; the All Blacks get slurpy with Up&Go; and the much-loved Spray and Walk away guy returns.