Fifty-eight per cent of respondents to a recent online Australian industry drug survey admitted to using cocaine, making it the No 1 drug of choice amongst Aussie Adlanders.
Charming chameleons spruik new colours
US-based global paint brand Valspar has launched into the New Zealand market in an exclusive partnership with Mitre 10. The message comes via a colourful animated TVC produced by FCB NZ and animated by Flux.
NZ Geographic show arrives in Auckland
Following a successful exhibition in Chrischurch, the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year exhibition moves to Auckland for a month tomorrow (Saturday 3 October).
Modest returns for Kiwis at Clio (Updated)
No golds for NZ at Clio in New York last night. But we did score three Silvers (two for Colenso; one for Saatchi & Saatchi), four Bronzes (FCB x 2, DDB and Y&R) and two Shortlisted (Colenso and Y&R).
How to win at Effie
This Monday (October 5), CAANZ and TVNZ will present Effies international judge Ali Bucknall of The Effectiveness Partnership UK who will share her trade secrets at the TVNZ Effectiveness Function.
Arrivals & Departures: D&AD taps sci-fi fan for prez
D&AD has appointed Havas Work Club London creative partner Andy Sandoz as its president for 2015-16.
Geometry Global NZ scores in KL
The Auckland arm of Ogilvy & Mather’s shopper marketing & digital activation agency Geometry Global has scored well at the Promotional Marketing Association of Asia Dragons of Asia Awards in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday night, taking home two Dragons plus the Best Campaigns by Country award.
George hits Palmy
The George whanau grew bigger with the launch this week into the mighty Manawatu of George FM on 104.2FM.
DDB drives away with $10,000
A reverse April Fools advertisement for BMW has won the 2015 Newspaper Ad of the Year. Produced by DDB Auckland, the ad wins the creative team $10,000 cash.
Arrivals & Departures: Bauer taps agency sales director
Bauer Media has promoted Woman’s Day group sales director Kaylene Hurley to the role of agency sales director.