CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Industry veteran Lee Parkinson has been elevated to the role of strategic partner at Strategy Christchurch. Strategy Christchurch managing partner Nick Harvey said: “Lee has been a strategist for 20 years and has worked with clients from virtually every industry and sector.
Coke loses fizz
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Wednesday: Coca-Cola ad spending plunged by US$1.5 billion (NZ$2.2 billion during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the last six years, Coke spent an average of US$4bn a year on advertising worldwide.
Answering Machine
AUCKLAND, Today: JCDecaux AUNZ has announced the launch of an innovative new proprietary creative effectiveness tool, JCDecaux Optix.
Lions jury duty for former Saatchi NZ star
CANNES, Wednesday: Former Saatchi & Saatchi NZ ceo Nicky Bell – now the global head of Facebook Creative Shop – has been named as jury member for the Cannes Social & Influencer Lions.
Promoted!
AUCKLAND, Today: FCB NZ has announced the promotion of senior creative David Shirley to a creative director role. At FCB since 2015, Shirley will join existing CD Slade Gill, providing leadership across the FCB creative department under ECDs Peter Vegas and Leisa Wall.
Research Trifecta
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn customer insights agency Perceptive has won a trifecta of awards at the 2021 NZ Research Association’s RAE Awards, held at Fish at the Hilton Auckland last week.
New faces at indie media shop
AUCKLAND, Today: Indie media agency D3 has announced the appointment of four new hires – and a relocation to Parnell after a period of new business wins and growth.
ASB issues creative RFP
AUCKLAND, Today: ASB is seeking expressions of interest from brand, marketing and digital agencies, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a range of creative services kicking off this morning.
Trial by Error
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Colenso has produced a new campaign for State Insurance, which studies Kiwis’ everyday mistakes around the home and in the car.
Augusto shoots Zero Carbon Future
AUCKLAND, Today: Augusto has launched a Firstgas Zero Carbon Future campaign running this month across TV, billboards, digital, social, print and press.