AUCKLAND, Today: McDonald’s welcomes in the warmer months with their latest campaign via DDB Group, showcasing how summer (and some delicious Macca’s) is better when it’s shared.
ONE Asia corrected result
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: There’s a lot of ONEs around these days (Vodafone/ONE, TV ONE, ONE Asia). When we last checked, there were hundreds of NZ outfits claiming the name – and thousands globally.
Winners to be announced during an online show on December 8

PARIS, Tuesday: In order to reach a maximum number of viewers – and all the winners – the Epica Awards ceremony will once again be shown live online this year. It will take place on Thursday 8 December at 6PM CET (5am Wednesday NZT) and will be streamed on Linkedin and YouTube.
The Art of Concealment (updated)
TOKYO, Tuesday: Ricardo Adolfo – ECD at TBWA\Media Arts Lab Japan & South Korea – has selected DDB Aotearoa’s work for Tourism NZ as his global best interactive advertising of the week.
Steve Kane joins Eight in business development role
AUCKLAND, Today: AUNZ producer Eight has announced that Auckland-based Steve Kane has come on board as business development director and creative consultant across the tvc and The Story Department in both Australia and New Zealand.
Ogilvy pairs local artists with Auckland University alumni

AUCKLAND, Today: Ogilvy in New Zealand has been using fashion to shift perceptions of where a pharmacy degree can take you – by creating a series of lab coats that pair local artists with Auckland University alumni.
Eight’s Miki Magasiva wins at 2022 NZ TV Awards
AUCKLAND, Monday: Eight director Miki Magasiva has been named Best Director Drama/Comedy at the 2022 Aotearoa New Zealand TV awards for The Panthers.
NZ 13 – AU 13

BEIJING/NEW YORK, Monday: NZ Agencies put in a strong showing in the finalists selections for the One Asia Creative Awards 2022 – produced by The One Club Asia – with 13 through – all entered by Special Auckland.
Give up on Humans! Colenso and MyHooman encourage singles to match with a cat instead

AUCKLAND, Monday: Ask any single person who has used digital dating platforms, and they’ll tell you it’s not pretty. The internet is filled with comically awful dating stories and matching fails.
Federation teams up with Te Radar to #SueTheSea
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi comedian and TV personality Te Radar has taken drastic action to reverse the effects of climate change in the Pacific by attempting to #SueTheSea.