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dentsu Aotearoa shines as finalist in Rainbow Excellence Awards

Editor September 4, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: dentsu Aotearoa is a finalist in the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards, recognised for its LGBTQIA+ inclusion efforts and recent accreditations from Safe Space, Pride Pledge, and Rainbow Tick.

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VML New Zealand among Gerety 2024 winners

Editor September 4, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: The 2024 Gerety Awards saw seven Grand Prix awarded to standout campaigns like Runner 321, We Are Ayenda, The Square Meter, My Japan Railway, The 100th edition, and WoMen’s football.

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Angie Fredatovich brings her creative magic to We The People

Editor September 4, 2024A+D, News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: We The People has welcomed Angie Fredatovich as the new Creative Lead for its New Zealand office. With over 15 years of experience, Angie most recently led as Creative Director at Culture NZ & Stanley Street.
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GO Healthy taps Mango for PR and social media

Editor September 3, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: GO Healthy, New Zealand’s top supplement brand in pharmacies, has chosen Mango Communications as its new agency for public relations and social media, following two competitive pitches.

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Grant McBeath steps in as new CEO at Rockit Global

Editor September 3, 2024A+D, News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: Rockit Global Limited has announced that Grant McBeath will step in as the new CEO, succeeding Mark O’Donnell, who announced his retirement in June. The search included international candidates.
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TAB and ESPN roll out Hoops & Hits for sports fans

Editor September 3, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: TAB and ESPN have teamed up to launch a new podcast, tapping into the rising local interest in American sports.

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New push for SMEs to Make People their Superpower

Editor September 2, 2024TVCs, News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Friday: Smartly, the Kiwi-owned payroll platform trusted by 22,000 businesses, recently expanded into HR with a new People Management add-on. Now, small and medium businesses can manage payroll and people administration seamlessly.
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PRINZ announces fresh leadership for 2025

Editor September 2, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Friday: The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) confirms its 2025 board, welcoming a new chapter of advocacy. Denise Mackay (FPRINZ, APR) is the newly appointed Chair.
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LUMO-Rongotai brings must-see billboard to Wellington Airport

Editor September 2, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: LUMO has launched its 11th digital billboard site in Wellington: LUMO-Rongotai. Located at the Wellington Airport runway’s end, it’s poised to be a standout in the city’s advertising scene.
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Kiwis tune in for record-breaking America’s Cup action

Editor August 30, 2024News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: Just a week into the 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup in Barcelona, record numbers of Kiwis are tuning in to watch the action on stuff.co.nz, Three, and ThreeNow.
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