AUCKLAND, Today: NZ’s biggest alcoholic beverage company Lion is amidst a pitch for a new media agency, according to a report by business writer Damien Venuto in today’s NZ Herald. The incumbent is Zenith Optimedia.
Global cinema adspend rising fast
LONDON, Wednesday: Cinema’s share of global adspend is holding steady, while growth is outpacing all other traditional media, according to UK ad site Warc.
Lumo launches The Pixel Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: LUMO Digital Outdoor is launching The Pixel Awards, designed to inspire and celebrate dynamic & interactive creativity for the digital out-of-home sector.
ANZ long-form producer sets up shop
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Australasian production company Sweetshop and Israeli-founded Green Productions have joined forces to launch a new film company in Australia and New Zealand.
Thailand wants YOU
PATTAYA, THAILAND: Adfest is now calling for programme proposals from industry leaders who are interested in sharing their knowledge of “inspiring creativity, trends, and breakthroughs” at Adfest 2020, which runs from 18-20 March in Pattaya.
New chief at MA
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The NZ Marketing Association has appointed Auckland-based business consultant John Miles as ceo, replacing Tony Mitchell who will leave in mid-September.
Sanitarium staffers front ABs social campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Sports & entertainment agency Gemba NZ has produced a social campaign, Black, using Sanitarium staff to help Sanitarium cheer on the All Blacks.
Word of mouth
AUCKLAND, Today: Freemans Bay agency BrandWorld has created an integrated, not-for-profit campaign that aims to raise awareness about eating disorders.
The secret’s in the wind
WELLINGTON, Today: BC&F Dentsu and OMD, working with Meridian, have created a new campaign to launch Turbine Pale Ale for boutique Wellington brewery Garage Project.
Lifetime Achievement salute for Bauer’s Paul Dykzeul
AUCKLAND, Monday: Former Bauer Media ceo Paul Dykzeul, who retired in May, was last night honoured with the MPA Lifetime Achievement Award – delivered with a standing ovation from 500 colleagues – at the 2019 Webstar Magazine Media Awards.
