Fairfax Media New Zealand has announced the appointment of Brett McMeekin as National Events Manager. McMeekin has been permanently appointed to the role after nine months covering maternity leave for Denise Armstrong.
Facebook additions aim to help business
News this week that Facebook is stepping up efforts to make its platform more business-friendly. Globally, more than one billion people on Facebook are connected to at least one business on Facebook. Here it’s been revealed more than 80% of kiwi Facebookers are connected to a business.
Ad blockers are starting to lose their fans
American research suggests many consumers are tempted to get rid of ad blockers. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has released “Ad Blocking: Who Blocks Ads, Why, and How to Win Them Back” research. It finds two-thirds of U.S. consumers using ad blockers could be convinced to uninstall them.
Arrivals & Departures: Johnson & Laird lures young talent back to NZ
Talent agency Johnson & Laird Management (J&L) have announced the appointment of Ryan Lamont to their team in Auckland. Ryan has already taken up his role of junior talent agent – focussing on the development and growth of J&L’s social talent division.
Saatchi’s Kevin Roberts quits after gender comments
Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts has fallen on his sword. In a brief statement. Saatchi’s parent company Publicis Groupe has confirmed Roberts has resigned.
2017 AME Awards for the world’s best advertising & marketing effectiveness open for entries
New York. The AME Awards competition is now accepting entries for the 2017 competition. Started in 1994, the AME Awards honours campaigns world-wide that successfully demonstrate ground breaking solutions to challenging marketing problems.
Three all-rounders deliver Short & Wide to a bigger audience
Reel Factory with support from Frucor’s Fresh-Up brand are about to launch a new sport/entertainment TV show called Short & Wide. The show will be available on TVNZ OnDemand and DUKE from later this month.
Vodafone asks a kiwi to take one for the team
With help from agency FCB, Vodafone is about to test the friendship of a young kiwi with a promotion pushing the telco’s new Prepaid mobile plans aimed at under 25s.
Iconic Wither Hills restaurant re-opens in time for summer
Interior designer and judge of TV3’s The Block, Paul Izzard, has been commissioned to lead a major redesign of a new restaurant at the Wither Hills winery in Marlborough.
Spark’s expansive roll out for the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Clemenger Group and Dynamo Media are the driving force behind the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for Spark customers. An exclusive pre-order offer for Spark customers opened yesterday and runs until the 19th of August when it will be opened up for everyone.
