By Run’s Laura Cibilich: Designers, filmmakers, photographers, illustrators, and other incredible creatives were honoured on stage by the legendary Debbie Millman last week at One Club’s Young Guns Award show. Run co-founder Laura Cibilich was the only jury member from Aotearoa. Here she shares some of her insights …
The return of The Young Lions comp

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: The Comms Council has announced the return of Young Lions Competition in Aotearoa – and secured two major sponsors for 2024.
Pitch perfect

AUCKLAND, Today: Parnell-based Abel Aotearoa has appointed creative agency for Red Bull New Zealand, following a competitive pitch process.
Campaign Asia honours Kiwi
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Zane Furtado, GM technology & innovation at Acquire data-driven agency, has captured a spot on Campaign Asia’s 40 under 40 list for 2023.
Readership surge for Are Media titles

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Are Media New Zealand has claimed another jump in readership in the latest Nielsen Q3 2023 release. Leading the way is The Australian Women’s Weekly NZ edition, now read by 477,000 people each month.
Out with the old, in with the bold

AUCKLAND, Today: Warner Bros. Discovery has this morning unveiled the new ThreeNow, offering audiences an enhanced viewing experience, live-viewing of new streaming channels and streamlined access to content from Aotearoa and around the world for free.
Samsung TV Plus launches first branded content destination with Jaguar Land Rover and Together
AUCKLAND, Today: Samsung TV Plus has launched its first branded content destination with Jaguar Land Rover New Zealand, and indy media agency Together.
One to watch from 1Cover and BCG2
AUCKLAND, Monday: NZ-owned communications, design, digital and media has created true holiday vibes with its latest campaign for 1Cover Travel Insurance, highlighting some of the amusing mishaps travellers can experience on their overseas holidays.
StanleySt welcomes new managing partner Elizabeth Beatty from Federation
AUCKLAND, Monday: Elizabeth Beatty has joined StanleySt as managing partner. Group MD Greg Partington said: “Her rich and diverse experience has spanned executive-level leadership roles in customer experience and the communications industry.
Pressie finalists move closer

AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council is two weeks away from revealing the for the 6th annual Pressie Awards finalists PR, Experiential and Social professionals.