AUCKLAND, Today: Kingsland-based advertising photographer Lee Howell opens his latest exhibition – Dear Grief – in the city on Wednesday.
KingSt taps 2 suits
HAMILTON, Today: Waikato/Tauranga indie shop KingSt – righteously celebrating 21 years in the creative comms business – has recently added two new members to its account management team.
Rhythm Machine
SINGAPORE, Today: It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at OMD after a stellar award-winning week. Across three award shows this week OMD has picked up 16 awards and taken out the Grand Prix at the APAC Drum Awards for the McDonald’s Big Mac campaign.
Stag Party
AUCKLAND, Today: Digital media specialist Web Antler has announced the addition of a new lead to their growing agency team. Richard Sell joins as digital account manager “to further expand client services and innovative digital offerings”.
Ovato NZ avoids AU issues
AUCKLAND, Today: Australasian print & distribution giant Ovato is to restructure part of its AU print business, making 300 Australian workers redundant, amid plans to try to save another 900 jobs. The NZ end of the business is, apparently, in much better shape – and there’s been no flow-on effect on this side of the Tasman.
Man on a Mission
AUCKLAND, Monday: DDB AUNZ CCO Damon Stapleton is a man with a mission – to save the world through the power of creativity. His latest blog oozes his passion …
Gregor Shoots Trump
AUCKLAND, Today: Flying Fish director Gregor Nicholas – a legendary exponent of film and tvc – has teamed up with NZ rock band Capital Theatre to create a satirical music video that takes on the current volatile climate in the USA.
AMI’s New Brand Platform
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Finch & Liquid have brought to life the new AMI brand platform conceived by Colenso. The campaign aims to celebrate the company’s “human approach to insurance for Kiwis”.
Bar Code (a reminder)
AUCKLAND, Today: Just a reminder: Crave Global’s new ‘experimental’ bar, Thursday, opens tonight (Thursday!) at 224 Symonds St.
The Guardian targets NZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Global news brand Guardian (which began life as legendary London newspaper The Guardian) has launched a New Zealand home page, and is producing geo-targeted content for NZ readers and advertisers – with guidance from Ponsonby digital matchmakers Digital Commons.
