AUCKLAND, Today: This Monday (30 January) is a public holiday in the northern half of the North Island – Northland (where it is known as Northland Day), Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne regions, as well as some parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay regions north of the 39th parallel.
Comms Council taps Axis judging team
AUCKLAND, Thursday: The Comms Council has unveiled its team of five executive judges for the 43rd annual Axis Awards.
Out-of-home revenue results defy 2022’s challenges
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) reports that its members’ 2022 revenue was up 10% year-on-year, with the total revenue rising to $131m.
Studio Unlimited launches first Flicks brand campaign, solving the what-to-watch dilemma
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Homegrown cinema and streaming guide Flicks has been helping Kiwis find something good to watch for more than 15 years, and it’s celebrating its rising global popularity with its first-ever brand campaign.
A paw-fect pitch win
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Following a “rigorous” pitch process, OMG media agency Hearts & Science has been selected to handle all strategic media services for leading pet care provider Animates.
Mazda NZ Partners with AM on Three
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Mazda New Zealand has signed on to become the new premium sponsor of Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ’s morning show, AM, on Three and ThreeNow.
PRINZ Awards open, with AU judge on board
AUCKLAND, Thursday: PRINZ has secured a top Australian creative and marcomms specialist as a lead judge for this year’s PRINZ awards, which have just opened for entry.
Gregorio steps down as Saatchi & Saatchi AU ceo
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Saatchi & Saatchi Australia ceo Anthony Gregorio is stepping down from his role, with managing director of Publicis’ bespoke Lexus team, Patrick Rowe, appointed as replacement.
Host/Havas provides more info
AUCKLAND, Today: Aussie PR shop Red Havas has asked M+AD to provide more information on the Host/Havas campaign for Tourism Fiji, published yesterday.
MBM & TBWA\ pause for paws
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Media agency MBM & creative shop TBWA\ have launched a Pet Paw-casts campaign for Southern Cross Pet Insurance to drive awareness of the dangers of summer temperatures for our furry friends.
