A modest return for New Zealand at Epica 2017, with Colenso BBDO and Augusto the only Kiwis to win metal in Berlin. Both agencies scored Bronzes – Colenso’s was a Film award for Spark Little Can Be Huge – Celebrate Family in the Communication & Public Services category.
Japanese beer superbrands in NZ sneak preview (updated)
TBWA\Auckland and Eleven PR (a division of TBWA NZ) created the marketing sparkle for Japanese beer brands Asahi Super Dry and ASICS Tiger, who have collaborated in New Zealand to create a limited-edition, custom sneaker collection to mark Asahi Super Dry’s 30th anniversary.
The Hits cuts ribbon at three sites in the Coromandel
NZME is launching The Hits into the Coromandel in two weeks – on Friday 1 December, just in time for summer road trips and lazy beach days.
Colenso exports mo-hair to Oz
This mo season, NZ-born vodka brand 42Below is set to launch an “eco-draft stopper” made from real moustaches to help save the world. The concept was created for the Australian market only via Colenso BBDO New Zealand.
Arrivals & Departures: Freeview makes it permanent
Freeview has appointed Jason Foden as chief executive officer after serving several months as acting general manager. Prior to taking up his role at Freeview, Foden was the general manager of OnDemand at TVNZ for over three years.
The French connection
Aussie condom brand Skyn was ready for this week’s historic same-sex marriage proclamation – getting this very good TVC up and running the next day.
Gregor Nicholas shoots New World’s Santa
New World’s regular Christmas guest, Noel, returns to NZ screens this summer, starring in a new 60” TVC – the third annual instalment of this enduring Christmas campaign over the years.
Arrivals & Departures: The cold calls paid off
Global media agency network Mindshare has appointed Campbell Smith to the role of client leader at Mindshare New Zealand.
KiwiPlates launches new brand campaign via Saatchi & Saatchi
Saatchi & Saatchi has launched a new brand campaign for KiwiPlates, encouraging Kiwis to embrace whatever they’re into and “own it” with a personalised plate.
Run signs big South Auckland charity
Indie Auckland creative agency Run has won the Friendship House business in a pitch against three other – unnamed – agencies.
