AUCKLAND, Today: CBD-based indie creative agency New Zealand agency Bastion Shine has redesigned its business model with the launch of four specialist business units across a wide range of communications disciplines with new senior hires.
MDS AdSchool students on top at global MAD Stars Awards
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: MDS AdSchool students was another winner at Busan’s MAD Stars festival this week, scoring 17 awards in the non-professional category, with two ideas making it into the global top 4 ideas – all of which they achieved with work completed within the first 15 weeks of the course.
DDB extends AA Insurance Born Free platform, with Reasons to Trust
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: DDB Aotearoa has launched a new campaign with AA Insurance – part of its long-running Born Free platform. Brand & comms chief Melodie Vickars says being NZ’s most-trusted general insurer 12 years in a row is not a fluke – “it’s the result of AA consistently going the extra mile to help its customers at the moments that matter”.
Q+A with UnLtd ceo Chris Freel
AUCKLAND, Today: AU-based social impact agency UnLtd, which launched recently in NZ, and its long-standing partner Yahoo held a welcoming reception for NZ customers at La Zeppa last night. M+AD took the opportunity for a Q+A session with ceo Chris Freel …
NSPR’s Rebecca Reid becomes a shareholder & director
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: CBD-based NSPR Ltd has appointed Rebecca Reid (nee Milne) to become a director and business shareholder. NSPR founder Niki Schuck says Reid’s commitment to NSPR and its clients over several years gave her huge confidence in her role in the future of the business.
ActivePure appoints Publicis New Zealand (updated)
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Global indoor air safety technology supplier ActivePure has appointed Publicis Groupe to provide advertising, media, and PR services for their business in New Zealand and Australia.
Wellington agency launches comedy web series
WELLINGTON, Today: Wrestler Studios, the original content arm of creative agency Wrestler, has made a new eight-part web series that comically explores the world of self help and the idea of beings being better beings.
Calibre + Candor creates Investor Cats campaign for Tiger Fintech NZ (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Parnell-based indie creative & media agency Calibre + Candor has created a brand campaign for investment brokerage Tiger Fintech NZ.
Tribal, DDB, Special win Grands Prix in Busan
SOUTH KOREA, Monday: NZ agencies Tribal, DDB and Special cleaned up at the MAD Stars Awards in Busan at the weekend, winning three Grand Prix trophies.
HWBK Sydney to put Christchurch on the map with Aussie visitors
CHRISTCHURCH, Monday: Economic development & promotions outfit ChristchurchNZ has appointed Sydney creative agency History Will Be Kind as its retained agency of record in Australia – following a competitive pitch process.
