AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Film Construction has signed Kiwi/Japanese/British writer & director Ayla Amano to its roster. Amano is now returning to NZ after three years in Canada and Ireland.
TBWA snares Saatchi MD
AUCKLAND, Today: With a focus on continued growth, TBWA\NZ Group has appointed Paul Wilson to the role of managing director for TBWA\Auckland. Previously, Wilson had been at Saatchi & Saatchi for eight years (the last five years as MD.)
Interactive digital storytelling
AUCKLAND, Today: Interactive storytelling studio Vanishing Point is riding high on its recent successes – coming runner-up as well as winning the Best Innovation in Digital Storytelling category at the Voyager Media Awards.
Wellington launch
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based media independent Sneakers Media has expanded into the Wellington market with the appointment of media specialist Julie-Ann Hedges.
Globox partners with Lens
AUCKLAND, Today: Lens Outdoor, an advanced NZ audience measurement platform, has formed a new partnership with digital out-of-home company Globox.
Promoted to AU
AUCKLAND, Today: Lumo Digital Outdoor is increasing its representation in Australia with the appointment of Liv Collins to account director, based in Auckland.
Second Skin
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby indie YoungShand has created a new campaign for “cruelty free, fragrance free” company Unconditional Skincare Co, which it says ”creates a world-first Skin Peace Pledge” to address the impact of beauty messaging on women’s self-esteem.
Deal done at global level
SYDNEY, Monday: Mumbrella editor Tim Burrowes, in the latest edition of the newsletter, provides an interesting Australian perspective on Attivo NZ’s buyout of IPG AU’s 303 MullenLowe – a buyout which gives the NZ agency a good foothold in both nations.
No M+AD Monday
AUCKLAND, Today: This weekend is another long one – with Monday being Queen’s Birthday. So, as is usual on these occasions, M+AD Daily will not be pubished.
Ogilvy NZ assembles new team (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Ogilvy NZ will release details of its new management structure next week following the exit of managing director Mark Jenner, who left last month.
