Facebook has announced a new version of Ad Preferences, a set of tools given to people to control their advertising experience, and will also begin showing ads on Facebook desktop for people using ad blockers.
Deadline announced for D&AD Impact Awards in NYC
D&AD Impact has issued issuing the final deadline for its inaugural Impact Awards. Businesses, charities and agencies have until August 15 to get their entries in for the new global award show.
NZ restaurant scene gets a new on-line booking site
Restaurant Hub has partnered with Eveve software to develop a streamlined booking system for restaurants throughout New Zealand. It directly connects customers to New Zealand’s largest restaurant booking and marketing network, allowing them to make instantly confirmed reservations.
New Zealand Event Professional of the Year
The woman behind the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon has been named New Zealand’s Events Professional of the Year. Victoria Murray-Orr has headed the Wanaka Triathlon for the past nine years.
Plans for Christmas marketing should start now
August already and businesses have been told to start thinking about their marketing plans for Christmas. The Marketing Association and AdRoll have combined resources for a short Xmas workshop this month in Auckland.
Looking for NZ’s best mate or Nigel no mates
Y&R, FCB and Vodafone are going to leave some poor bugger on a raft in Auckland this winter while their best friends are soaking up the sun on a Fijian Island. It’s part of an edgy campaign to promote Vodafone’s Best, Best Mate new set of prepaid mobile plans for young kiwis.
Massive kiwi exposure from Samsung’s Olympic anthem
Millions have viewed Samsung’s Olympic anthem since The Games opened over the weekend. “The Anthem” is a co-creation of Leo Burnett Sydney and Chicago to promote Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge mobile phone. In a mash-up of national anthems, New Zealand is one of the chosen few in what’s been called a song of international unity.
Touchcast prepares to take our manuka honey global
Digital strategy agency, Touchcast plans to take New Zealand’s newest brand of honey to the world. It’s teamed with newly-launched truehoney.co.nz to home deliver authenic, premium manuka honey to kiwis before launching overseas.
QMS sponsorship of World Masters Games
QMS Media NZ is backing next year’s World Masters Games as the official outdoor media partner. For the first time since they began in 1985, the Games are to be held in New Zealand with the world’s largest multi-sport event taking place across 48 venues throughout Auckland and Waikato.
Win designer fashion at New Zealand’s premier creative event!
You could walk away from this year’s Semi-Permanent a lot smarter. The Pond, in collaboration with Crane Brothers and Kate Sylvester, are giving away two $1500 fashion vouchers at the event. That’s one for the guys and one for the girls. So make sure you enter while you’re there.
