SINGAPORE, Last night: Special was a strong presence at the Campaign Asia Agency of the Year show, with 12 awards including Australian / New Zealand Independent Agency of the Year and Australian / New Zealand Branding & Design Agency of the Year.
Digital AoY fivepeat for Tribal/DDB
SINGAPORE, Today: DDB Group performed well at the Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards with its digital experience agency, Tribal Aotearoa, named NZ Digital Agency of the Year and AUS/NZ Social Media Agency of the Year.
Chemistry, Together, and OMD beat The Drum
LONDON, Today: New Zealand agencies enjoyed success at The Drum Awards shows this week. Winners include Chemistry, Together, and OMD.
CEO Update: Comms Council wrapped
AUCKLAND, Today: Comms Council ceo Simon Lendrum wraps up 2022: “It’s that time of year. Everyone’s exhausted and looking forward to a decent break. It’s also the time for reflection on the year that has been.
Film Construction adds the fresh talents of Sophie Miya-Smith to its Stills Division
AUCKLAND, Today: Film Construction has announced that Kiwi-Japanese photographer Sophie Miya-Smith has joined their roster. “Sophie’s luminous portfolio conjures the connection between people and place,” said FC executive producer Belinda Bradley.
It’s what we’re doing right now
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: ACC’s ads now change in real time, based on what they’re doing right now – reflected in its latest campaign devised by VMLY&R (media and creative), along with TVNZ, tech partner Innovid, Discovery, oOh!, Google, and Lumo.
Stickman spins out his DJ fantasy
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: FCB Aotearoa and Pak’nSave’s report that their Stickman has a new gig this Christmas as he joins The Breeze for a special hour long show with Robert Scott, tomorrow (Friday 9 December, 3pm to 4pm).
Publicis heavyweights – and surprise guest – shine spotlight on HPV-related cancer
AUCKLAND, Today: 2022 has been a stellar year for Publicis Groupe on every front, says ceo Arthur Sadoun: “But rather than celebrate those achievements, the group is leveraging the impact of its annual Wishes film to drive awareness around the human papilloma virus.
Mango gears up for growth with five new people (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Mango Aotearoa has welcomed five new people across its experiential, digital and PR teams. In the PR team, Vicki Griffin has joined as senior account director, bringing 16 years of experience.
International award-winning streak for NZ’s Journey Digital
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Design & technology company Journey Digital (headquartered in New Zealand) is celebrating a golden run of award wins in the last few months.
