Nine agency bands took to the Galatos stage last night in a brilliant display of musical prowess, shady dance moves, and inflated egos. For the first time in 10 years, 99 have taken out the championship title with their band, The Signoffs.
The Pond’s batting average
“The Pond continues to do recruitment better – and has the latest stats to prove it,” reckons talent director Leighton Howl in an EDM he sent recently to clients.
Acquire Online scoops double at IABNZ Digital Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based agency Acquire Online has won two awards at the annual IABNZ Awards – Digital Agency of the Year and Trading Desk of the Year.
ASA NZ borrows campaign from ASA UK
The Advertising Standards Authority is launching an advertising campaign across media to promote a key message: “If an ad is wrong, the ASA is here to help put it right”.
ICD taps Boyd PR
Australian-based ICD Property has appointed Boyd PR Auckland to manage its communication requirements in New Zealand.
Copper, Mango, Frizzell, Rooney launch Galaxy Note9
The power of the new Samsung Galaxy Note9 was put to the test last week with an epic nine-story art battle, created and executed by Copper Brand Experiences with public relations from Mango Communications.
DDB upgrades Loyalty NZ campaign
DDB has launched campaign for Loyalty NZ’s instant rewards promotion under the Fly Buys brand. This new promotion gives members access to a range of instant rewards by “flashing” their Fly Buys card or Fly Buys mobile app, without using valuable Fly Buys points.
Arrivals & Departures: Curious signs Lucy Knox
Curious Film has signed Australian Lucy Knox to its roster of directors. “She’s a talent swiftly rising, and making a name for herself both in NZ and Australia.,” says Auckland-based Curious MD/EP Kate Roydhouse (in a release).
Y&R NZ takes Bronze at Oz Effies
SYDNEY, Thursday: Y&R New Zealand has successfully infiltrated the Australian Effie Awards, picking up a Bronze for Kraft Heinz Australia’s Geoff in the Retail/Etail category.
James Mok exits FCB
AUCKLAND, Thursday: After 14 years, FCB chief creative officer James Mok has announced he will leave the agency “later this year to pursue consultancy opportunities”.
