AUCKLAND, Thursday: Blunt Umbrellas has launched its first global brand work with an intricately choreographed film via Thinkerbell Aotearoa.
Presenteeism – all in a sick day’s work

WELLINGTON, Thursday: Māori health authority Te Aka Whai Ora has launched a new campaign, Presenteeism, via Clemenger BBDO Wellington and Wellington/Rotorua comms agency Wawata Creative.
TBWA\NZ promotes David Parkinson to MD at TBWA\Digital Arts Network
AUCKLAND, Thursday: TBWA\NZ has announced th promotion of David Parkinson to managing director of DAN (Digital Arts Network).
More flora for the concrete jungle
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby Central has had a makeover, and now there are eight Phantom digital screens on the menu.
JCDecaux launches Smartframe West digital proposition for West Auckland
AUCKLAND, Today: JCDecaux NZ has switched on its 26th Smartframe in its national network, claimed to be “the first and only digital out-of-home site to reach audiences heading to western suburbs such as New Lynn, Blockhouse Bay, Titirangi, Huia, and Laingholm, as well as the western beaches”.
WARC analyses the winners

LONDON, Today: WARC has released Insights from the 2023 Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lions, a report identifying trends and themes from this year’s award-winning campaigns, following interviews with jurors, winning teams, and analysis of campaign data.
Vast Billboards lights up Invercargill, solidifying South Island presence
CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday: Leading outdoor company Vast Billboards have launched their latest digital billboard in Invercargill, leveraging cutting-edge technology.
Previously Unavailable joins Special to create pathways for Māori and Pacific students
AUCKLAND Today: Brand, innovation, and venture studio Previously Unavailable is joining Special by offering a second scholarship to support more inclusion and diversity in the creative industry and is putting the call out for other agencies to join them.
Anthem makes 3 appointments and 3 promotions
AUCKLAND, Today: Leading integrated communications and marketing agency Anthem has welcomed three new colleagues and recognised the talents of three of its consultants through promotions.
ABs & Ferns prove they’re just like the rest of us in Uber campaign via Special
AUCKLAND, Today: The All Blacks and Black Ferns are respected for what they do on the rugby field. But when they’re not playing rugby on the world stage, they say they use Uber Eats and Uber “the same way the rest of New Zealand does”.