AUCKLAND, Today: What happens when one of NZ’s most successful acts asks your underground band to collaborate and create a track? “You jump at it like a tiger,” reckons Saatchi & Saatchi CCO Steve Cochran.
New Comms Council research findings on industry newcomers
AUCKLAND, Monday: Comms Council industry young leaders group First Five Rungs has revealed industry research offering insights into the wants and needs of junior staff in the industry.
Darkhorse celebrates first decade in business
AUCKLAND, Monday: Integrated AUNZ creative agency Darkhorse celebrated 10 years in business today. Co-founders Liam Taylor and Mike Hewitt (both based in NZ), who have marketing and events backgrounds, started Darkhorse in 2012 after seeing a gap in the market to provide full service solutions for brands.
Stuff appoints new leader to champion growth initiatives
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff has appointed Laura Maxwell (Taranaki Ngāti Mutunga and Te Āti Awa) to the executive role of chief growth officer. Most recently she’s been a digital consultant after working at NZME for many years as chief digital officer and chief commercial officer.
Colenso BBDO hires senior suits and creatives
AUCKLAND, Friday: Colenso BBDO has bolstered their production and account service teams with the hiring of Jacqui Walker, Charlotte Glennon and Keshvi Lal. The talented trio bring years of local and global experience to their respective departments, and “will continue to drive the world class standard of work at 100 College Hill”.
Together & FCB dominated IAB Digital Ad Awards
AUCKLAND, Friday: Together and FCB held sway at the 2022 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
On tomorrow in Christchurch: Navigating an uncertain future
CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday: With economic uncertainty on the horizon for next year and potentially beyond, Cameron Bagrie (founder of Bagrie Economics), and Gareth O’Connor, managing director of Marivale-based agency Harvey Cameron tomorrow present a Business and Marketing Through Economic Uncertainty.
Good vibrations
AUCKLAND, Today: “The We-Vibe Melt pleasures you externally without any direct contact – the rim of the hollow opening encircles the clitoris, so it touches nothing but air.”
Sweet financial services win for The Goat Farm
Karangahape Road indie The Goat Farm has been appointed as the design and advertising agency for start-up social lender Money Sweetspot.
Krunch appoints Bridget Taylor CCO
AUCKLAND, Thursday: After seven years delivering success for a number of automotive, financial, real estate and technology clients, leading NZ data-driven agency Krunch is again stepping up their offering, announcing the appointment of creative leader Bridget Taylor as chief creative officer.
