AUCKLAND, Today: Leading out-of-home media company JCDecaux New Zealand is continuing to expand its footprint with the growth of its high-impact, digital portrait SmartFrame network across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Stepfather taps Aimee McCammon for Pic’s ceo gig
WELLINGTON, Friday: Ad exec Aimee McCammon has been appointed to lead celebrated FMCG brand Pic’s Peanut Butter. She takes up the role this morning.
Tickets on sale for Axis & Axis Speaks
AUCKLAND, Friday: The Comms Council advises that tickets are now available for the 43rd annual Axis Awards and the associated speaker event, Axis Speaks, to be held at Shed10 on Thursday 30 March.
No M+AD Monday
AUCKLAND, Today: Monday (6 February) is a public holiday to celebrate Waitangi Day, which marks the anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, NZ/Aotearoa’s founding document.
Run CCO named judge at D&AD
AUCKLAND, Today: Run co-founder/CCO, Raymond Otene McKay (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngaati Maahuta) has been appointed to the Digital jury for the D&AD Awards 2023.
Glorious educates Aotearoa on the new era of art, via Daylight
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Targeting an audience of traditional art buyers, digital collectible marketplace Glorious has launched an educational content series that speaks directly” to the overwhelm”.
London names Kiwi ace for jury duty
AUCKLAND, Today: D&AD has announced some big names as jurors for the 2023 D&AD advertising awards show. Colenso BBDO CCO Simon Vicars has been selected as part of the Experiential jury.
Special Wellington wins Otago University pitch
WELLINGTON, Thursday: Following a competitive pitch process, the University of Otago has appointed Special Wellington to their agency roster.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Yarn share the aroha
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Takapuna-based indie creative shop Yarn has launched a national campaign this week for Tourism Industry (TIA) that “shines a light on the many positive benefits tourism brings to Aotearoa New Zealand”.
The Comms Council announces the re-launch of the Cannes Young Lions competition
AUCKLAND, Thursday: 2023 marks the return of the Cannes Young Lions Competition to Aotearoa after a five-year hiatus, with the help of category sponsor Stuff and the NZ Commercial Communications Council.
