Assignment Group has hired Kathryn Robinson as strategist/planning director. Previously, she was JWT Auckland head of planning. Also new at Assignment are Aimee McCammon (in a senior marketing role), and Amanda Oliver, who joins as head designer.
Colenso’s BNZ Money series continues
Colenso BBDO has shot its latest episode in the BNZ Be Good With Money series. This one highlights a BNZ customer’s ability to convert Fly Buys Points into their KiwiSaver account.
Game of clones
MediaWorks is to launch a ‘plus one’ version of FOUR on the Freeview and Sky platforms next month.
Iconic B2B title back from the brink
The New Zealand Institute of Management has negotiated a new publishing partnership with Auckland-based Adrenalin Publishing to resume publishing one of the country’s best professional magazines – New Zealand Management.
Spikes taps five for jury prez roles
The Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity has announced the five jury presidents set to lead the Design, Digital & Mobile, Direct and Promo & Activation, Integrated, and Media juries at this year’s awards in Singapore in September.
New homepage has enhanced personalisation
Following the success of the Yahoo global homepage launch, Yahoo New Zealand has announced its “innovative” new homepage will be launched next month.
The ning-nong dips out
Saatchi has released a new 15sec Tui Lager spot – the latest in its Tui Handheld Device campaign which portrayed beer glasses as the original interactive way for blokes to connect to their mates.
Lassoo rounds up new clients, staff
Ponsonby agency Lassoo Media & PR has three new international clients, and added three staff.
MPA taps Paul Dykzeul
Bauer Media Group ceo Paul Dykzeul has been elected as chair of the Magazine Publishers Association, replacing Tangible Media publisher John Baker.
.99 to lead the applause
Retail agency .99 will spearhead the sponsorship line-up at this year’s Top Shop Retail Excellence Awards in a new alliance with the Retailers Association (NZRA).
