NEW YORK, Today: It was announced in the US early this morning that AUNZ DDB ceo Marty O’Halloran has been given one of the biggest jobs in advertising – head of DDB Worldwide.
Pitch Perfect (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: After a “comprehensive review”, Foodstuffs has awarded its media agency business to PHD Media. The incumbent was FCB Media.
Open Window
AUCKLAND, Today: Boyd PR & Mr Mustard Motion Graphics have created a virtual media kit, delivered to media and influencers alongside a physical box of goodies, to launch South Australia TV – a virtual travel experience, aimed at Kiwis, for the South Australian Tourism Commission, curated by TBWA.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: High St strategic & creative brand comms shop The Enthusiasts has released a Bell Tea campaign that aims to show how flavour can make things come to life.
The numbers game
AUCKLAND, Today: Ad people from all corners of the country are emerging to pile on the misery behind M+AD’s series of redundancy news stories.
Emotion in Motion
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: B2B ad agency Badger has – with NZ research shop TRA – launched New Zealand B-to-B Marketing Report 2020.
Bauer slays the Aussies
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Bauer Media Australia has announced the “permanent” closure of eight titles – Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, InStyle, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Good Health, NW and OK.
Sure to Thrive
SYDNEY, Today: Australia-headquartered Thrive PR has appointed Aucklander Lucy Fox to lead the agency’s growing New Zealand operations.
Paint it Black
NEW YORK, Today: The One Club has launched ONE School, a free 16-week portfolio programme for young black creatives. The school will be run by Spotify CD Oriel Davis-Lyons, a New Zealander who started his career at Colenso and held creative positions at R/GA and Droga5 in New York.
