In 2014, Clemenger BBDO helped make Nova Energy a household name with the Greg Grover from Nova campaign. “The results were fantastic,” says Nova marketing manager Michael O’Donnell, announcing the return of Greg for a new campaign.
The dozen not forgotten
Tower Insurance and Barnes Catmur & Friends gave new meaning to the term ‘hopeless romantic’ this Valentine’s Day when they offered Valentine Insurance to forgetful Kiwis.
Cannes blind to Kiwi talent
No Kiwis (and only one Aussie, as best we can tell) have been appointed to a jury president role at this year’s Cannes Lions. There’s also two APAC judges from Singapore.
Super Rugby gets some swagger
Arch Hill-based boutique creative shop Brandspank has created new opening titles for this year’s Super Rugby competition.
The finalists

First social of the year
The first Social Media Club Auckland #SMCakl of 2016 meets tomorrow (Wednesday 17 February) at 6pm at Vodafone Viaduct Harbour.
Whybins dresses ANZ Ponsonby for Pride
This year’s ANZ Pride campaign has ballooned with the Ponsonby branch transformed into a very large art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
FIHP ’16 a cracker
A full house of over 500 APN Outdoor clients and ad people rocked Mantells on the Water at Westhaven on Thursday as the Friends In High Places summer party returned for another year with all the hype and splendour that Auckland has come to expect from the franchise.
Baaaack for more
Parnell-based creative agency Ranger & Rolfe has launched a new AA Life Cover campaign and – as expected – retained Ramsey and Lambert as key characters in the story.
Hallenstein Bros demo their hi-performance suit
Hallenstein Brothers has launched its Winter 2016 collection with a campaign shot in Marrakech (Morocco) and the Margham Desert in Dubai. It features French-born extreme athlete Vince Reffet and American actor Sean Ross.