AUCKLAND, Today: Kraft Heinz Australia and New Zealand has chosen TBWA – The Disruption Company® as its new integrated creative agency after a competitive pitch process. The agency will manage the account from Melbourne and Auckland.
Give Me Babies takes top comedy prize
AUCKLAND, Friday: Give Me Babies, the action-comedy with a knockout punch and a lot of heart, has taken home Best Comedy at the New Zealand Television Awards. Part of TVNZ’s Motherhood Anthology series, it’s a hit from Auckland production house Eyes & Ears.
Colenso wins big at ONE Asia
Colenso BBDO Auckland was a top winner in the 2024 ONE Asia Creative Awards, taking home Best of Show, three Best of Disciplines, and four Gold awards.
Tracksuit unveils 2024’s biggest moments
AUCKLAND, Today: Tracksuit has revealed its Track Record report, spotlighting the biggest brand and pop culture moments that resonated with Kiwis in 2024. Some of the results might just surprise you!
RAV4 rolls out the laughs with D-RAVS
AUCKLAND, Today: Toyota has rolled out a playful campaign for the RAV4, featuring New Zealand’s fictional “Department of Recreations, Activities, Visits and Stuff” (D-RAVS). Created by Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, it’s a nod to the iconic Recreation Activity Vehicle.
Bastion’s new media division teams up with Kellanova
AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion, Australasia’s largest independent agency, has launched Bastion Media, an innovative media division led by Bastion ANZ CEO Cheuk Chiang. The goal? To build the region’s largest independent media agency.
Sharing isn’t always caring as Chorus highlights the pitfalls of broadband
AUCKLAND, Today: Chorus and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ have launched a playful new campaign highlighting the hidden downsides of wireless broadband. Spoiler alert: sharing isn’t always caring—especially with your internet connection.
Stickybeak taps Angela Beswick for sales leadership
AUCKLAND, Today: Stickybeak, the global consumer testing platform, has appointed Angela Beswick as Head of Sales. Angela’s wealth of experience will help drive the company’s growth and ambitious scaling efforts.
David McIndoe returns as DDB’s Chief Strategy Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa proudly welcomes back David McIndoe, one of New Zealand’s most awarded strategists, as Chief Strategy Officer. His return follows roles at TBWA and Saatchi & Saatchi.
Publicis drops the Wishzels with a Snoopified style
PARIS, Today: Publicis Groupe is ending 2024 on a high, and who better than Snoop Dogg to bring the vibe? That’s right—Snoop took over this year’s Wishes.
