AUCKLAND, Today: McDonald’s and DDB Group Aotearoa have released details about the latest McCafé brand platform Great Things Are Brewing, which aims to inspire us with the importance of a great start to the day.
No Ugly appoints The Monkeys Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Wellness beverage brand No Ugly has appointed The Monkeys Aotearoa as its creative and strategic agency of record. At press time it was unclear if there’d been a pitch – or an incumbent.
Jo Taylor returns to Colenso BBDO to lead BNZ account team
AUCKLAND, Today: After an eight-year sojourn, Jo Taylor has returned to College Hill, again taking up the position of managing partner on the BNZ account.
New Zealand Football announces partnership with Go Media
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: New Zealand Football has appointed outdoor specialist Go Media as a partner of the Ford Football Ferns in the lead up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July and August.
Comms Council names 10 judges
AUCKLAND, Today: The Commercial Communications Council has announced a panel esteemed panel of 10 executive judges for the upcoming 2023 Beacon Awards in association with oOh!media. The Beacon Awards celebrate outstanding media strategy and planning.
London International Awards enlist McMahon, Bridge and Burton for 2023
LONDON, Today: The London International Awards has announced the appointment of DDB Group NZ CCO Matty Burton, Special Auckland ECD Jonathan McMahon, and Sweetshop Auckland ceo/founding partner Melanie Bridge to the juries for the upcoming awards.
Bastion Shine appointed as Whittaker’s advertising agency
AUCKLAND, Today: J H Whittaker & Sons has appointed Bastion Shine as the company’s integrated advertising and communications partner, following a competitive pitch process.
Kia goes faster forward with new TV spot
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Indie integrated agency Work Communication –working alongside production outfit Reel Factory – have released a new ‘green’ TV campaign for Kia NZ.
Blackjet now Blackjet Social
WELLINGTON, Tuesday: CBD indie Blackjet has rebranded as Blackjet Social, reflecting its resharpened focus on social media.
Radio Hauraki originals exit
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Three of the original radio pirates who injected much-needed life into the NZ broadcasting scene in the 1960s have passed during the past week.
