Buenos Aires is Air NZ’s latest destination target for Aussie travellers – and the new direction gives the airline’s advertising a somewhat more exotic look than we are used to.
Colenso, DDB, Y&R, O&M, Special move closer to One Show glory
NZ agencies have eight entries through to shortlists after The One Show released the second round of finalists in social media, UX/UI, print & outdoor. Colenso has three of the eight, DDB two, and Y&R, Ogilvy & Mather and Special Group has one each.
Jobmedia shareholders step up as Michael Bowie pens exit letter
Michael Bowie, who established Jobmedia Ltd 16 years ago back in May 1999, has decided to retire from recruitment and as a director and co-owner of the business. He has been instrumental in the development of Jobmedia in the advertising industry, and has seen Jobmedia succeed in a competitive recruitment market.
Herald ed-in-chief to step down
Tim Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of the NZ Herald, has decided to step down after a stellar 30 year career with the company. Murphy has been Editor-in-Chief for the past three years and Editor for 10 years before that.
Clems, Colenso, DDB, Special shine in NYC
Clemenger BBDO Wellington and the NZTA are (so far) an unbeatable combination for NZ at the international Webby Awards, with a total of six nominations – all for NZTA. Tinnyvision has three noms, Mistakes two, and one for Blazed.
FCB, Barnes Catmur, Colenso, Saatchi on global stage
FCB NZ is 5th most effective agency in the world, according to the 2015 Effie Effectiveness Index, just released. Barnes Catmur & Friends, Colenso BBDO/Proximity, and Saatchi & Saatchi also featured.
Dom-Post, Herald no Government lackeys
Wellington’s Dominion Post – closely followed by the NZ Herald – is the daily newspaper that is the most “relentlessly critical” of the National Government, according to research conducted by blogger David Farrar, published in NBR.
Arrivals & Departures
Retail & shopper marketing specialist back in NZ after 20 years: Robyn Budd has returned home to NZ to take on the role of business director with Whybin\TBWA Auckland.
Aucklantists take the pledge
In anticipation of the launch of the fifth season of the cult HBO TV series Game of Thrones, SKY’s premium entertainment channel SoHo – via DDB – is offering Kiwis the chance to pledge their allegiance to the Iron Throne of Westeros.
Beacons emcee a work in progress
The final handshake between CAANZ and the person who will emcee next week’s Beacon Awards has yet to take place – but sponsorship & events manager Natasha Stichbury says she expects to reveal all in the next 48 hours (watch this space).
