AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Everybody Eats has enlisted DDB Aotearoa to encourage diners to ‘pay’ for their leftovers, as the not-for-profit organisation launches Goodie Box – its latest fundraising initiative to help tackle unnecessary food waste.
DDB hooks Sealord
AUCKLAND, Today: Sealord has appointed DDB Aotearoa as its lead creative agency following a competitive pitch process. The incumbent was Stanley Street.
Olympic selection for JCDecaux
AUCKLAND, Today: The New Zealand Olympic Committee has extended its partnership with JCDecaux – as exclusive out-of-home supplier for the Tokyo Olympics.
New management role at GSL Promotus
WELLINGTON, Tuesday: Leading Oriental Bay-based indie GSL Promotus has appointed Tim Antric to its leadership team in the newly created role of general manager – client solutions.
R&R expands
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Following a period of unexpected growth “and a great string of recent wins”, Rainger & Rolfe has announced the appointment of Abbe Hale as new GM.
NZ adspend worst in region
LONDON, Tuesday: New Zealand, which represents 0.9% of all APAC adspend, saw its ad market decline by 8.6% in 2020 to a total of US$1618.2m, according to a WARC global survey.
FCB heads Orca finalists
AUCKLAND, Today: The Radio Bureau has unveiled the top five entries in the 2021 Orcas – three places went to FCB, and one each to DDB and Special Group.
Finch signs ‘Cookie’
AUCKLAND, Today: Finch has announced that Sarah Cook, one of New Zealand’s most experienced tvc producers, will be joining its production team.
Gregg’s + Contagion launch brand’s new look
AUCKLAND, Monday: Freeman’s Bay full-service indie Contagion has teamed up with Gregg’s to produce a “fun” new brand platform to launch their “bold, new look”.
Travel gems showcase (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative tech studio Method and its gaming arm M Theory have launched a new immersive children’s game, titled Postcards from Aotearoa, to get young Kiwis excited about exploring NZ’s surroundings.
