AUCKLAND, Wednesday: The Rugby World Cup 2023 will be kicking off on Sky from September and, to celebrate, Sky has teamed up with DDB Group Aotearoa to create a new campaign to encourage Kiwis to Get Up For It and cheer the teams on each morning.
Chemistry + MetroEXP move to architecturally designed premises in historic Gasworks complex
AUCKLAND, Today: After 10 years in Westhaven, indie agency Chemistry and its sister agency MetroEXP have moved into a bespoke, designed space at 20 Beaumont Street on the historic site of the old Auckland Gasworks building.
The Business Marketing Group wins slice of Yoplait
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Parnell-based indie agency The Business Marketing Group (TBMG) has added popular yoghurt brand Yoplait to its portfolio, and already produced its first campaign.
Independent media agencies launch NZ industry body
AUCKLAND, Today: Twenty-eight New Zealand independent media agencies gathered at the NZME building last night to officially launch their own industry body – Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ).
No Whittaker’s campaign for Maori Language Week choc block
AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s will run only PR (from SweeneyVesty) to mark the special edition Miraka Kirīmi (Creamy Milk) block, produced to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), 11-17 September.
YoungShand welcomes three new creative hires
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Independent integrated agency YoungShand has added recent AUT graduates Abigail Smith, Aaliyah Wattie and senior designer Melanie Bosma to its growing creative department.
One Plus One expands with senior appointments
AUCKLAND, Today: Following sustained growth, independent agency One Plus One Communications has welcomed two new hires, and announced two promotions.
International Design Conference comes to Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: A rare opportunity to see some of the world’s most influential designers at the International Design Conference is heading our way – a two-day programme featuring 36 speakers from the UK, Spain, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Belgium, USA, China, Soth Korea and The Netherlands – scheduled for 18-19 September (Mon-Tue) at the Aotea Centre.
Mango strengthens senior consultancy team
AUCKLAND, Monday: Mango Aotearoa has strengthened its senior PR team with three new hires – Fiona (Fi) Hanlon, Jane Witcombe and Megan West-Hill.
Christine Kearney appointed ceo at Powerhouse Digital
AUCKLAND, Today: Northcote-based marketing agency Powerhouse Digital has appointed Christine Kearney as its new chief executive officer.
