LONDON, Wednesday: New Zealand has picked up two Golds at the Caples Awards – one apiece for Colenso BBDO and Special.
Special #8 in Asia Pacific
NEW YORK, Today: Based on point totals for wins in The One Show 2023 announced last week during Creative Week in New York, Special NZ has been named as #8 in The One Show 2023 Global Creative Rankings (for Asia Pacific).
Special PR on cloud-wine after winning Hawke’s Bay Tourism brief
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Hawke’s Bay Tourism has turned to Special PR to support communications and PR as the region is named A Great Wine Capital of the World.
Whānau Ora & Motion Sickness launch Our Future is Māori campaign
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Newton-based creative indie Motion Sickness has launched a campaign for Whānau Ora with a focus on greater Māori aspiration and inspiration.
ASB & Youthline launch Bagels by Benee a new song to help ease anxious feelings via The Monkeys Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Providing Kiwi youth with a new tool to help them live life one step ahead, The Monkeys Aotearoa, ASB and Youthline have released Bagels, a new song scientifically designed and tested to help ease anxious feelings.
US whiskey brand and NZ’s Taylor Pass Honey launch the Sustainable Suite via Undertow Media
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Wax-dipped bourbon brand Maker’s Mark has teamed up with NZ honey company Taylor Pass to bring Kiwis an exclusive experience exploring the B Corp status of both brands, developed and executed by Grey Lynn PR agency Undertow Media.
Lumo bolsters sales team with new hires and promotions
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Lumo Digital is expanding its NZ sales team, with the addition of Steven Buck, Charlotte Garvan and the recent promotion of Josh McWilliams.
WOO Global Congress in Portugal to highlight sustainability
LISBON, Tuesday: Sustainability will be one of the top items on the agenda at the World Out of Home Organisation global congress in Lisbon from June 7-9.
Facebook NZ grows profit, pays $196 million to Irish associate of Meta parent
AUCKLAND, Today: Facebook New Zealand reported an improved profit for 2022, paying nearly $200 million offshore to the Irish subsidiary of parent company Meta, according to a report in today’s NZ Herald.
US-based London International Awards names Special NZ’s McMahon as jury prez
NEW YORK, Today: Special NZ ECD Jonathan McMahon has been appointed president of the London International Awards jury for the ambient & activation/print/poster/billboard category.
