Telecom has revealed more about its upcoming online TV service – including a name (Lightbox), a logo, and how much viewers will pay ($15 per month). But no starting date.
Nielsen wants you!
Nielsen NZ has launched an ad industry survey that aims to improve understanding of ‘agency life’ – media consumption, technology ownership, interests).
Car Guy shoots dress shop
Advertising photographer Simon Harper (aka The Car Guy) has shot a series of images for Amber La Vintage boutique – to promote himself to agency creatives!
Global insights for Kiwi brands
The recent BrandZ global report is packed full of valuable insights for Kiwi brands, especially if they want to compete and grow internationally, writes Colmar Brunton CEO Jacqueline Ireland.
Arrivals & Departures
Fairfax taps Herald news chief: Fairfax Media has appointed Cathy O’Sullivan to the role of Auckland editor-in-chief. O’Sullivan is currently the editor of nzherald.co.nz as well as head of news for the New Zealand Herald.
Apology not required
Global haircare giant Pantene has evolved its global Shine Strong campaign by launching a new video that tackles a common but unconscious behaviour many women around the world engage in everyday: over-apologizing.
Sovereign unveils new agency partners
New Zealand insurer Sovereign has announced the appointment of JWT as its creative and communications agency partner. Sovereign also appointed Dentsu Aegis Network as its partner for other communications needs including media, PR, and social.
Clems leaves France in a blaze of Gold
Clemenger BBDO Wellington finished full of running as the Cannes Ad Festival drew to a close yesterday, winning triple Gold – a prized Gold Film Lion and two Gold Film Craft Lions (plus a Silver). DDB scored a Bronze Film Lion.
Retreat from Cannes
The French are no strangers to invasion. But they have managed to see off the advertising hordes for another year.
Planeloads of tired and emotional members of the communication forces are heading back to their barracks around the globe, with aching kidneys and heads buzzing with ideas about new ways to tell stories and engage consumers.
New Zealand tally: 25 Lions
NZ agencies are returning home from Cannes this week with five Gold Lions, six Silver Lions, and 14 Bronze Lions – a nice enough collection, but no Grands Prix. Along the way, NZ also picked up 60 shortlist places.
