AUCKLAND, Today: Freemans Bay creative indie Contagion has won a pitch for winemaker Villa Maria’s global social strategy, media and creative.
Chris Jagusch tribute event (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: The family and friends of senior media executive Chris Jagusch, who died unexpectedly in September, are inviting ad industry associates to join them in a special tribute – to be held at NZME in central Auckland on Wednesday 25 November at 3pm. This will be an invite-only event (scroll down for the contact details).
Axis 21 opens next week
AUCKLAND, Today: On Thursday 18 March, NZ can enjoy being part of the world’s first advertising award show in real life,” says Axis 2021 convenor Maria Devereux, announcing a one-week countdown to the Axis Awards 2021 entry call.
Waging War on Ugly
AUCKLAND, Today: Augusto has teamed up with drinks brand No Ugly to ‘Wage A War on Ugly’ with their first brand tvc since launching back in December 2017.
Reclaiming the strategic agenda
TOKYO, Wednesday: A dentsu study of 1361 chief marketing officers across 12 markets (including 450 from Apac nations) reveals that, despite a challenging period, CMOs are reclaiming the strategic agenda with a particular focus on product development.
Lens focus on Seedooh
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Britomart-based technology & analytics company Lens Outdoor has unveiled a new data integration partnership with independent Melbourne-based technology firm Seedooh.
Start Me Up
AUCKLAND, Today: Special Group has found a unique way to create new business – via a free startup scheme that aims to find three new businesses that would benefit from a relationship with the AUNZ indie.
The One Show 2021 entry call + campaign by Wolff Olins
NEW YORK, Today: The One Club for Creativity has opened the call for entries for The One Show 2021, supported by an “inspiring” campaign from Wolff Olins.
Raising the Bar

AUCKLAND, Today: The duo behind Newton-based indie agency Crave Global have created a novel campaign for their new ‘experimental’ bar, Thursday, which opens tomorrow (Thursday!) at 224 Symonds St.
Bold Colours, Brave Performances
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: In an evening of well-overdue celebration, the marketing industry came together last night to recognise the next-level marketing initiatives at the 2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards.