NEW YORK, Thursday: NZ has secured three finalists for the inaugural Immortal Awards, as the jury prepares for today’s final round of judging, according to a report in Campaign Brief (scroll down for the link).
justONE constructs new GIB campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Leading 1-1 and digital creative agency justONE has produced a new integrated campaign for long-time client GIB celebrating their symbiotic relationship with the NZ building industry.
FCB promotes Hannah McLean
AUCKLAND, Today: FCB has confirmed the appointment of Hannah McLean to group business director. McLean has been promoted from her most recent role of senior account director.
A Vero tvc that’s not about Vero
For medium-sized and larger companies, getting the right insurances can be complex and so requires specialist knowledge. With this in mind, Vero’s latest tvc via Big Communications encourages businesses to talk to an independent insurance broker or adviser.
Shutterstock and B&T land in NZ
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Global image provider Shutterstock touched down in Auckland on Tuesday as part of its B&T Breakfast series roadshow, which explored the theme of visual identity.
Hennah leaves Special to start Australasian creative shop
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Angus Hennah, creative director at Special Group, is leaving the agency after three years to start Ampersand Collective. They’re based in Ponsonby Rd, where Hennah will take up the role of ECD.
Director Kate Halpin joins Eight
Sydney & Auckland-based production company Eight has signed Kate Halpin for representation in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, bringing the company’s female director roster up to eight.
MBM wins Lumino
AUCKLAND, Today: Media agency MBM has won the business of Lumino – The Dentists. The incumbent was MediaR (scroll down for their take on the news).
Panasonic spin on royal visit
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: To celebrate Harry & Meghan’s New Zealand visit, Panasonic has launched a series of lighthearted digital billboards to follow the royals across the country.
Aussies & Yarpies hex Breaking News
Aussie site Campaign Brief, in a review by Net#work BBDO Johannesburg guest judges Tim Beckerling (CD) and Steven Tyler (art director), have given Ogilvy NZ & Sweetshop’s new Police recruitment video a mere runner-up spot in its global Best Spots feature.
