New Zealand director Taika Waititi extends his skills to Aussie accents in his three new spots for Australian online short-term lender Nimble via McCann Melbourne. Sadly, Waititi’s class is hamstrung by the requirement to work with Nimble’s silly bunny character.
Sealord hooks Sydney digital agency
Sealord has appointed Sydney-based STW digital shop The White Agency as its digital lead on both sides of the Tasman, joining a NZ agency roster headed by Ogilvy & Mather and Starcom.
Shameless self-promotion from InMobi
Bangalore-headquarted InMobi, the world’s largest independent mobile advertising platform, has announced its network growth numbers. InMobi now reaches 872 million active uniques spanning over 200 countries, bringing a global audience for advertisers wanting to reach their target consumers. InMobi now serves nearly 138 billion ad impressions every month.
TVC director shoots Don McGlashan & Co
New Zealand Music Foundation trustee, Kiwi music legend Don McGlashan, launched the charity’s new promo video in front of 500 of New Zealand music’s finest at the 2014 Silver Scroll Awards. The video profiles the charity’s work with music-based projects that change the lives of people in need across NZ.
AWARD School taps three Kiwis
Sarsha Drakeford was named New Zealand’s top AWARD School student this week at a graduation ceremony at Little Easy, Auckland on Friday. Second place went to Geordie Wilson, followed by Simone Ward in third.
Cannes taps client for jury prez, extends Effectiveness eligibility to three years
Coinciding with the opening of entries to the Creative Effectiveness Lions, the Cannes Lions has today announced the appointment of Wendy Clark, president of sparkling brands & strategic marketing at Coca-Cola North America as jury president.
Republik limbers up for Tri NZ
Triathlon NZ has appointed Freemans Bay indie Republik to its media and creative account, effective immediately. There was no pitch and no incumbent – the account was previously managed by a number of smaller and sponsor-aligned agencies.
Saatchi and Defence Force share ‘no-stereotypes’ fitness test app with all Kiwis
Saatchi & Saatchi and the NZ Defence Force are helping recruits to get ‘Force-Fit’ in preparation for the entry level fitness test – via an innovative mobile app packed with training expertise from the armed forces.
Curious trio’s wharenui book on sale now
Curious Film director Robin Walters, his photographer wife Sam, and his father Bishop Muru Walters have produced a handsome book of images of Maori wharenui throughout NZ.
Arrivals & Departures
Sydney-based Rabbit Content (offices also in New York City and LA) has announced the signing of award-winning Kiwi director Zoe McIntosh for representation in Australia. In NZ, she will continue to work out of Thick As Thieves.
