AUCKLAND, Monday: NZ Herald business reporter Damien Venuto has penned a lengthy piece about NZ independent agency Wrestler and its global client, NZ-based shoemaker Allbirds (20+ stores throughout Europe ad the US).
Office tour not required
AUCKLAND, Monday: dentsu New Zealand has announced the appointment of Stevie Weber to the role of executive director, strategy. Weber is no stranger to the group, having departed dentsu in 2020 to take on the role of GM strategy for FCB NZ.
On top of the world
LONDON, Today: Colenso BBDO has taken out two of the top spots in the latest global WARC Effective 100 rankings – #2 creative agency in the world, and #1 campaign in the world.
David MacGregor RIP
AUCKLAND, Today: It has come to our notice (courtesy of copywriter Chris Howden) that Idealog magazine founder David MacGregor has died recently. He was also a founder of MacGregor Media and BrandWorld.
Clemenger steals the show
LONDON, Sunday: The Immortal Awards has proclaimed Clemenger BBDO Wellington as the #1 agency in New Zealand. followed by Special Group, Colenso BBDO, TBWA\ NZ, and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ.
Border ajar
AUCKLAND, Today: Tourism Fiji has launched its new global campaign via Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, announcing Fiji is officially Open for Happiness.
Oriental Express
WELLINGTON, Sunday: oOh! Studio is transporting commuters to the Amalfi Coast with a special build, heroing Pernod Ricard’s Malfy Gin. oOh!media NZ head of sales Ben Gibb said: “This eye-catching and unique build has transformed the lightbox into an Italian-inspired balustrade plinth to display Malfy Gin bottles, showcasing the stunning Oriental Bay scenery in the background.
Let the sun Shine in
AUCKLAND, Today: With Christmas just around the corner, Air New Zealand – with indie shop Bastion Shine – is serving up A Magical Delivery and offering Kiwis the chance to win daily prizes for the 12 days of Christmas, including Airpoints Dollars and two return tickets to New York.
Colenso promotes Vicars & Devereux
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Colenso BBDO has confirmed the new creative leadership of the agency. Simon Vicars will step into the CCO role and Maria Devereux has been promoted to chief innovation officer (to add to her existing ECD title).
Perceptive grows
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Grey Lynn-based customer intelligence agency Perceptive, has welcomed in four new hires across its research, software and data scientist teams.
