Kiwis’ competitive spirit is behind a campaign from Sky TV and DDB that celebrates the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games by giving people the chance to connect with New Zealand’s great athletes.
Rest home recruits wise old heads
It’s not easy to paint a convincing picture of a retirement home – a place full of ancient Pakeha striving to look cheerful in the sunset of their lives. But Work Communications has given it its best shot.
Indie in feeding frenzy
Auckland indie agency mediaR has picked up an Alzheimers Society campaign to promote its Memory Walk in September, and Dr LeWinns Skin Care for brand and retail work.
Kia cast went beyond the call of duty
How do you shoot a new Kia Sportage TVC all about the joys of escaping for a sneaky swim in the ocean … at the onset of winter?
mediaR warms up the Aussies
Auckland indie shop mediaR has shot two new 30-second brand TVCs for Bradford Optimo Underfloor Insulation and Bradford Soundscreen Australia.
Kiwis launch ‘sexy’ social app in Moscow
Digital content company Interlike New Zealand has this month trialled its state-of-the-art photography & social media app Interlike lite in Moscow.
Y&R dials the same number
Y&R’s first new campaign for the Electricity Authority almost seamlessly picks up the thread of FCB’s original award-winning WhatsMyNumber.org.nz campaign.
Arrivals & Departures
mediaR has made two new appointments to its team: The staff boost coincides with a number of new business wins (see mediaR warms up the Aussies on this page), says managing director Tony Richards.
$10,000 says you’ll enter!
Entries are now open for the 2014 $10,000 Newspaper Ad of the Year award – the only award that inflates both egos and bank balances.
Contagion prevails in Realestate pitch
Contagion has won Realestate.co.nz’s media & creative business after a pitch – understood to include Sugar & Partners and Republik.