AUCKLAND, Today: MSL New Zealand has appointed of Huia Ngapo as senior consultant, to support the agency’s continued expansion.
Kathmandu & Special launch BioDown

AUCKLAND, Today: Kathmandu has teamed up with Special NZ to help launch its “revolutionary” BioDown jacket with a new global campaign, set to first launch in Australia and New Zealand this winter.
The Warehouse & TBWA\ celebrate small spenders this winter
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\ and The Warehouse have launched a new spot under the new Hey, Small Spender campaign to show Kiwis how you can turn up the heat this winter, while keeping costs down.
Sling & Stone makes new hires and promotions in response to client growth
AUCKLAND, Today: Sling & Stone has made three new appointments and two promotions within its New Zealand team following client growth in the sustainability, home interior, consumer tech and deep tech industries.
Beacons shortlist announced

AUCKLAND, Today: The big night on the media industry calendar is fast approaching, with finalists announced today for the 2022 Beacon Awards in association with oOh!media.
GroupM’s new NZ agency
SYDNEY, Today: GroupM has created a new agency in New Zealand with merger of global shops Essence and MediaCom.
The return of Kiwi Lager
AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness has produced a nostalgic campaign for newly revived retro beer brand Kiwi Lager. DB senior marketing manager Sam Forrest said: “Through the mists of time emerges a lost national treasure, an iconic brew that once filled the proverbial belly of the nation.
Accenture Interactive to rebrand as Accenture Song; but Droga5 and The Monkeys retain identities
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Accenture Interactive is rebranding as Accenture Song; But creative agencies Droga5 and The Monkeys to retain their identities, according to Australian trade media. The release was not distributed in NZ.
ORCA judges announced
AUCLAND, Today: The judging panel for The Radio Bureau’s ORCA (Outstanding Radio Creative Awards) has been unveiled …
Entries open for the Marketing Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: The TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards have issued their 2022 call for entries. “With an expanded awards programme and new categories, more opportunity for recognising innovation, and a bigger venue to put marketing excellence and leadership in Aotearoa centre stage, the awards are evolving in 2022,” says the release.