“I was told the production world was dead. They were so wrong.” Film Construction Group executive producer Patrick McAteer has distilled his experiences into “four things the ad sector needs to know about our rapidly evolving industry” …
Gen Y drives support for ethical businesses
Kiwis are more interested than ever in choosing the sustainable option when purchasing goods or services, and while mainstream businesses are starting to respond to this trend there is much more to be done according to new research released this month.
Mediaworks & Beat taste success in Sydney
Jono V Ben, a collaboration between Mediaworks, Freemans Bay agency Beat, and Frucor, has taken out a silver award for Best Sponsorship or Product Integration at the Branded Entertainment Festival last Thursday in Sydney.
Farewell Deadpan Alley
FCB has chosen to salute Prime TV’s Downton Abbey – now in its final season – with a billboard featuring the lead characters in typically British deadpan mode.
BBDO NZ shines in Vegas
NZ picked up five gongs – a gold, two silvers and two bronzes – at the London International Awards in Las Vegas. Four, including the gold, went to Colenso BBDO, while Wellington sibling Clemenger BBDO scored NZ’s only other metal – a silver.
Lotus Awards entry call
The Adfest 2016 Lotus Awards has issued its call for entries. The 19th edition of this big Asian show will be held 16-19 March 2016 in Pattaya, Thailand (the theme is Creative Intelligence).
A script with guts
Film Construction director Mick Andrews has shot a spot for Oceania Healthcare, out of Parnell agency Rainger & Rolfe.
The Sweet Shop through at Epica
Paris-based Epica has announced its shortlisted entries for the 2015 awards. The shortlist was compiled by votes from leading global marketing journalists (including M+AD ed David Gapes).
iSite adds digital screens in Christchurch & Auckland
iSite Media is establishing five new sites for its AURA digital billboards – including expansion into Christchurch. This more than doubles the existing iSite portfolio, which now offers a combined reach of 330,000 people over a two-week period.
Film Construction duo ‘apprehend’ NZ for Hyundai & Shine
Film Construction director Perry Bradley and chief European Hyundai designer Thomas Burkle apprehend the wondrous NZ environment in FC’s latest TVC for Hyundai and Shine.