LOS ANGELES, Today: Facebook has appointed New Zealander Nicky Bell as its new global VP of Facebook Creative Shop.
The Power of Print
AUCKLAND, Today: Phantom Billstickers has added a passionate voice to the growing chorus of ad/media experts reawakening to the power of print.
New senior strategist at True
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn creative indie True has appointed Harry Taylor to the role of senior strategist, effective immediately. True strategy director Ruth Blair said: “Harry is a perfect fit for True as he embodies the agency’s philosophy of helping brands to contribute to our culture in a positive way.
NZ ad market recovery hiccup
SYDNEY, Wednesday: New Zealand’s media agency market experienced a pause in its advertising recovery in January, reporting a slight decline in advertising expenditure after two months of growth, according to the latest report from Standard Media Index AUNZ.
About time
AUCKLAND, Today: The final deadline for the 2021 Beacons Awards is upon us – the closing gong sounds at 5pm this Friday 5 March.
One more week
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Due to the lockdowns, the closing date for entries for the 2021 NZ Radio Awards has been extended for a second time. This time for a full week.
Island in the Sun
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Merivale-based full-service indie Harvey Cameron has appointed Gareth O’Connor to the position of GM – client service.
Facebook code for NZ?
AUCKLAND, Monday: Stuff ceo Sinead Boucher has called on the New Zealand government to follow Australia’s lead and impose a news code on US tech giants, according to reporter Daniel Dunkley, writing for indie online news site BusinessDesk.
Looking Sharp
SINGAPORE, Last Night: New Zealand won 47 awards at the Spikes Asia – the second-highest total in the region, after Australia (with 78).
Brand Equity
AUCKLAND, Monday: CSD & sports drinks maker Frucor Suntory has appointed Tania Bui as brand director of CSD PepsiCo brands Pepsi Max, Pepsi, Mountain Dew and 7UP.
