APN Outdoor has confirmed Kiwi ex-pat and former Aussie-based group sales manager, Gary Rosewarne, has moved to its Auckland office. Rosewarne started today his new role of sales director APN Outdoor New Zealand.
Orcon/Mango find their modem art winner
Aucklander Anna Phillips has emerged as the winner of an Orcon-sponsored challenge for New Zealanders to design their own modem. Anna will see her winning design printed on a one-off modem and a year’s free broadband.
Arrivals & Departures: Kiwi director Robin Walters joins Robber’s Dog in Australia
Robber’s Dog has announced the signing of award-winning director, Robin Walters. Having worked with brands including Ebay, NZTA, Hyundai, Nibble, McDonald’s and Spark, Walters has been providing his unique approach to short-form commercials for more than a decade.
Kiwi creative centre stage at AD STARS Festival
The 9th annual AD STARS festival is underway in Busan, South Korea, with a kiwi adman down as one of the keynote speakers. Wayne Pick, Creative Director at Colenso BBDO/Proximity Auckland is there to share examples of brands with purpose.
Film Construction moves into documentary making for AMP
A step into the unknown for Auckland/Sydney television production service, Film Construction as it brings the AMP-sponsored Dare to Dream series to TVNZ. Dare to Dream is a six episode documentary series featuring ordinary kiwis doing extraordinary things.
Whittaker’s tips its hat to history with K Bar chocolate
Just a few days left for the people of Wellington to experience Whittaker’s latest marketing campaign with a pop up store in the central city. The K Bar store in Upper Cuba Street has been open for just over a week and has been promoting three new products to the Whittaker’s range of chocolates.
Rocket harnesses media support for Daffodil Day
New Zealand media is showing its softer side with support for the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day (nationwide today).
Arrivals & Departures: Matt McNeil steps down as managing director of OMD Wellington
OMD Wellington has announced managing partner, Matt McNeil has resigned. He’s been with the company for six years and a statement from OMD says he’s leaving to focus his efforts on a start-up venture.
Aussie newspapers holding their own in digital age
Good news for traditional media in Australia this past week. Data released in Sydney show during the month of June, most Australians got their news from traditional formats.
Colenso BBDO entrusted with Mainland legacy: let’s not screw it up!
Colenso BBDO admits it was a nervous time coming up with a new campaign for Mainland cheese after years of heritage advertising centred around the theme that Mainland isn’t just a place, it’s a philosophy – that good things take time.
