AUCKLAND, Today: D&AD has announced some big names as jurors for the 2023 D&AD advertising awards show. Colenso BBDO CCO Simon Vicars has been selected as part of the Experiential jury.
Special Wellington wins Otago University pitch
WELLINGTON, Thursday: Following a competitive pitch process, the University of Otago has appointed Special Wellington to their agency roster.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Yarn share the aroha
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Takapuna-based indie creative shop Yarn has launched a national campaign this week for Tourism Industry (TIA) that “shines a light on the many positive benefits tourism brings to Aotearoa New Zealand”.
The Comms Council announces the re-launch of the Cannes Young Lions competition
AUCKLAND, Thursday: 2023 marks the return of the Cannes Young Lions Competition to Aotearoa after a five-year hiatus, with the help of category sponsor Stuff and the NZ Commercial Communications Council.
GroupM and WPP bring media giant to AUNZ
AUCKLAND/SYDNEY, Wednesday: EssenceMediacom – a media agency, and GroupM’s newest and largest agency – formally launches in AUNZ today with an ambition to deliver marketing breakthroughs for their clients.
Try hearing your brand instead!
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: The Marketing Association is kicking off its first Marketing Disrupted online series for 2023, presented by Thinkerbell AUNZ consumer psychologist Adam Ferrier.
Stickman charms LA judge
LOS ANGELES, Wednesday: The guest judge at global Aussie site Best Ads on TV has labelled PAK’n SAVE New Zealand’s Stickman “a genius idea”.
AO Studios introduces Boxcutter
AUCKLAND, Today: AO Studios is excited to introduce Boxcutter. Mike Hammond (moving image) and Milon Williams (sound), who just recently departed DDB, have joined to create their own content and sound offering, Boxcutter. They’ll live at AO Studios, enjoying a full suite of editing, sound and motion capabilities, including a soon to be installed sound booth.
Flick Electric urges Kiwis to take back power in new campaign via YoungShand
AUCKLAND, Today: A new integrated campaign puts Flick squarely on the side of New Zealanders suffering at the hands of an unfair, broken power market,where large power providers are able to manipulate the cost of power for their own profits – and higher power bills for everyone else. It’s a protest song with a difference – gentle acoustic guitar music giving way to plugged-in power chord mayhem, explosions, flamethrowers, and a goat in KISS makeup.
Duncan Greive steps down as CEO of The Spinoff
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The Spinoff announced that CEO Duncan Greive has resigned from his position, effective immediately. He will be succeeded by his colleague and friend, Amber Easby.
