AUCKLAND, Today: oOh! NZ is “bringing innovative, cross-channel solutions to the fore” with the promotion of Rick Goodwin as its new product solutions & innovation director, the hiring of industry veteran Chris Phillips as street furniture product manager, and the promotion of Rebecca Heer.
Leaders change at Saatchi NZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Publicis Groupe NZ has this morning announced the appointment of Mark Cochrane to the newly created dual role of ceo of Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, and chief growth officer of Publicis Groupe NZ.
Fiji marketer joins Chemistry
AUCKLAND, Today: Westhaven-based creative indie Chemistry has enticed Sarah Atkinson, the outgoing marketing manager at Tourism Fiji, to cross the road to agencyland.
Kiwis sign to global PR net
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby PR agency Sling & Stone (part of a global network) has annnounced two new fulltime hires – Julianna Permitin (ex-Drum), and Rhiannon Hughes (ex-Porter Novelli).
Feeding Kiwis in Need
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Shortland St-based branding design agency Principals has created the brand strategy, story and identity for Fairgrow, a charity created and run by T&G Fresh to help distribute fresh fruit and vegetables to Kiwis in need.
Kia Ora The One Show & NY Festivals
NEW YORK, Today: Two big NYC 2021 ad shows have opened for entry in the past 24 hours – The One Show, and the New York Festival International Advertising Awards.
Adweek taps FCB
NEW YORK, Tuesday: A 147-year-old advertising institution – the FCB network – has been selected by Adweek as its Global Agency of the Year.
Gender focus at Spikes ’21
SINGAPORE, Today: Six NZ jurors have been selected for the Spikes Asia in February. Five of the six Kiwis are women – while the overall jury (of 86) will see an equal gender split.
Digital Ads Up
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The IAB NZ released its latest 2020 Digital Advertising Revenue Report last night, providing a snapshot of Q3 2020 along with trends, to provide a contextual overview of the New Zealand digital advertising market.