Colenso BBDO planner Ed Gunn will represent New Zealand at the 4th annual invitation-only Creative LIAisons which runs alongside the LIA International Awards judging in Las Vegas in October.
VW crisis talks may yet support Colenso
The much-discussed relationship between Colenso and VW is nearing a climax, with the parties holding confidential talks – apparently in an effort to accommodate global alliances with other agency groups that VW deals with. As of this morning, however, it appears that Colenso is still firmly in the frame.
FMCG and Hospitality mags add digital
Auckland-based The Intermedia Group has launched digital versions of its print titles FMCG Business and Hospitality.
NZ ISP unveils time-shifter for Netflix
New Zealand and Australian Netflix users can now save time, money and their data allowances thanks to NightShift, a device available exclusively from Kiwi internet provider Wireless Nation.
VeNA salesman first across the line
Tim Richardson of media company VeNA (offices in Auckland, Singapore and Sydney) has become the first New Zealander to sit and pass the globally recognised IAB Digital Media Salesperson Certification exam.
Cycling admen spread word one Friday at a time
Today’s NZ Herald features a photo-story by Mathew Dearnaley about FCB Auckland creative colleagues Greg Wood (digital CD) and Nick McFarlane (senior designer) who have helped form the Good Riding Gang which aims to revolutionise Fridays by getting more cyclists out on the streets.
Adshel rolls out NZ beacons network
Adshel today announced a series of developments across its Australian and New Zealand operations to strengthen its position in the competitive outdoor advertising market. The announcement echoes the moves being made by oOh! to also strengthen its NZ offering (see earlier story, below).
oOh! upgrades NZ shopping centre portfolio
oOh!media this morning announced it has renewed and extended its key contract with Kiwi Property, New Zealand’s largest listed property company, enabling it to roll out “world-leading” media assets across Kiwi Property’s portfolio of shopping centre assets across New Zealand.
Have the Germans left the building?
The two-year honeymoon appears to be over between VW and Colenso BBDO, which won the account from DDB – where it prospered for 11 years – in 2013.
Chemistry mixes miso + hope for Daffodil Day
Westhaven indie Chemistry Interaction has created a limited edition Cup of Hope with St Pierre’s Sushi to raise money for Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day next week (Friday 28 August).
