BUSAN, Today: NZ scored 49 finalists at Korea’s Ad Stars Awards overnight. Colenso BBDO collected 19 finals spots, followed by Clemenger BBDO Wellington (16), DDB (10), Special Group (three) and indie agency Run (one).
‘We’re Finalists in Ad Stars!’
AUCKLAND, Today: One of the few independent agencies in the world to make the Ad Stars shortlist (see accompanying story) was Auckland creative & design shop Run.
Browned off
AUCKLAND, Today: A sizzling stoush between a NZ marketing firm and pork company owned by a global food giant has flared up with an exchange of allegations, denials and legal letters over who created a bacon advertising campaign, according to a report in this morning’s Herald.
Slices of Paradise
AUCKLAND, Today: Paradise Press – a slow-art ‘kindness’ initiative launched by freelance creative duo Patrick Hickley and Annabel Hawkins – started its first collection Friday, running through August.
Decaux down
PARIS, Saturday: Out-of-home giant JCDecaux has reported a “historic” plunge in organic revenue, dropping 63.4% in Q2. April to June sales saw just €351.9m (NZ$625m), compared to the €1bn (NZ$1.78b) during the same period in 2019.
Maths Test
AUCKLAND, Today: Adman (and occasional M+AD contributor), Hunch agency’s Michael Goldthorpe, wonders: “Ever feel like marketing is all about math these days?
Available Now
CANNES, Today: Previously Unavailable NZ founder James Hurman & UK effectiveness guru Peter Field have posted their 20-minute effectiveness discussion online.
Kiwi wins at the Lions
CANNES, Today: Aucklander Sam Stuchbury has won a Silver Screen Young Director Award overnight for his work in raising awareness about the effects pornography has on children.
Lockdown Magic
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Red Seal, with their Britomart-based creative agency Studio Nash, have launched their new global positioning, Incredible Inside, directed by Film Construction’s Perry Bradley.
Accolades for departing FCB chief
NEW YORK, Today: FCB global ceo Carter Murray has announced that Bryan Crawford will transition from his fulltime role as vice-chairman of the global FCB network and chairman of FCB New Zealand to act in a part-time, non-executive advisory capacity for FCB offices globally whilst also focusing on his business interests and governance roles outside of FCB.
