AUCKLAND, Today: Lumo Digital Outdoor is increasing its representation in Australia with the appointment of Liv Collins to account director, based in Auckland.
Second Skin
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby indie YoungShand has created a new campaign for “cruelty free, fragrance free” company Unconditional Skincare Co, which it says ”creates a world-first Skin Peace Pledge” to address the impact of beauty messaging on women’s self-esteem.
Deal done at global level
SYDNEY, Monday: Mumbrella editor Tim Burrowes, in the latest edition of the newsletter, provides an interesting Australian perspective on Attivo NZ’s buyout of IPG AU’s 303 MullenLowe – a buyout which gives the NZ agency a good foothold in both nations.
No M+AD Monday
AUCKLAND, Today: This weekend is another long one – with Monday being Queen’s Birthday. So, as is usual on these occasions, M+AD Daily will not be pubished.
Ogilvy NZ assembles new team (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Ogilvy NZ will release details of its new management structure next week following the exit of managing director Mark Jenner, who left last month.
Family Matters
AUCKLAND, Today: Rainger & Rolfe CD Chris Long has taken time out to deal with family health issues – but will continue to work with the agency on a day-to-day basis.
Another Hat-Trick
NEW YORK, Today: NZME has won three global media awards overnight – one of only three media companies in the world to collect three or more first-place trophies at the International News Media Association Awards, hosted virtually from the USA.
You’ve Got Female
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa has appointed Priya Patel as its new ceo – the first time the agency has tapped a female for the role. She will now relocate from Australia.
Pedal power
AUCKLAND, Today: Leveraging the insight that many Aucklanders tried cycling in their neighbourhoods for the first time during lockdown last year, Auckland Transport and Federation successfully launched a summer cycling campaign to actively encourage regular, more purposeful short commutes to the shops, Saturday sports, and even trips to the beach.
Extra trans-Tasman flights
AUCKLAND, Thursday: DHL Express, with Kingsland indie Darkhorse, has launched a campaign to promote its additional dedicated trans-Tasman aircraft, which directly connects Auckland and Christchurch to Melbourne.
