AUCKLAND, Today: ThinkTV, the industry body representing television advertising in New Zealand, has this morning announced the appointment of Caroline Atford as general manager.
Simon Power in shock departure from TVNZ
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Simon Power has advised the TVNZ board of his intention to step down as ceo, departing at the end of the financial year, 30 June.
The Comms Council elects a new Media Committee chair
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The Comms Council has appointed Rufus Chuter as chair of the Media Committee, replacing DAN chief commercial officer Rachel Anderson Cormack, who is stepping down. The appointment is effective immediately.
NZ ad industry encouraged to participate in the Global DEI Census
AUCKLAND, Today: The Commercial Communication Council is urging readers to support the Global DEI Census 2023, anonymous survey investigating people’s experience working in the marketing and advertising industry across the world.
AI re-shapes advertising creativity in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Today: Like many industries, advertising is grappling with the impact of artificial intelligence, as generative AI image tools like DALL-E2 become more prominent and reliable.
MMMU is back for 2023
AUCKLAND, Today: K Rd indie The Goat Farm is reminding industry punters about its upcoming agenda-free Media + Marketing Meetup – an annual event featuring drinks and pizzas.
Mango & Steinlager create travelling Ultra Low Carb Beer Battered Fish & Chippery
AUCKLAND, Monday: This summer Mango Aotearoa and Lion came together to launch the new Steinlager Ultra Low Carb beer – a “perfectly balanced”, easy-drinking lager.
Phantom hires sales star for high-profile new role
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Outdoor media company Phantom Billstickers has recruited Gareth Bayliss from business capability development specialist The Icehouse to take up the new role of client director.
Perceptive wins big at REAWARDS
AUCKLAND, Friday: Aotearoa’s research and insights agencies gathered last night at the 2023 REAWARDS show to salute the most impactful research work in the country, both commercially and socially.
Big and Bunker target Chinese-Kiwis in new Barfoot & Thompson campaign
AUCKLAND, Friday: Big Comms – with Auckland-based Bunker Films and media agency Together – has launched Tree – a “major” TV campaign for longtime client Barfoot & Thompson, which celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary.
