AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Such was the complexity of the AWARD Awards list – which included a blend of hundreds of Australian & NZ entries, M+AD’s detailed finalists report yesterday inevitably missed some key successes.
Creative Top Gun
AUCKLAND, Today: PR shop Pead has signed TVNZ hot-shot Genevieve Chunn as head of creative. Most recently the creative director for TVNZ, Chunn was responsible for the for TVNZ OnDemand and Heihei kids’ platform.
The Sequel
AUCKLAND, Today: FCB Aotearoa has announced the return of Jared Isle as creative director of newly formed creative data agency FCB/SIX.
The NZ shortlist – FCB, Special, Finch

NEW YORK, Today: FCB and Special scored multiple places in The One Show 2022 first-round shortlist, released this morning. FCB leads the way with 11, followed by Special NZ (four), and Finch NZ (one).
NZ digital advertising revenue grows
AUCKLAND, Today: The Interactive Advertising Bureau NZ released its latest 2021 Digital Advertising Revenue Report last night, providing a contextual overview of the NZ digital advertising market.
The NZ finalists – Film Construction, Special, TBWA\, Finch, FCB, VMLY&R, Ruskin, Assembly, Flux, Blockhead (Updated)

SYDNEY, Tuesday: NZ agencies and production outfits shone at the finals stage of Australia’s AWARD Awards today, picking up 22 spots on the shortlist.
GoSee rolls out Transtasman campaign via Daylight
AUCKLAND Monday: Morningside-based full-service creative studio Daylight has launched the debut campaign for GoSee, Webjet’s new rental car and camper aggregator into the Tasman market.
Proximity NZ engages UK strategist
AUCKLAND, Monday: Proximity NZ has continued to grow its strategy & planning team with the appointment of Matt Jenks as senior strategist.
Subaru’s April Fools Day no joke
AUCKLAND, Monday: On the 1st of April, dentsu Aotearoa and Subaru weren’t fooling anyone. Instead, they gave back to loyal Subaru drivers across New Zealand with a genuine offer to fuel their next adventure.
Delivereasy brings ‘neighbourhood flavour’ in first national campaign
WELLINGTON, Monday: Delivery company Delivereasy – with Te Aro-based creative agency Wrestler – has launched its first national campaign, which aims to highlight how the service is “bringing the neighbourhood flavour” and why a New Zealand homegrown delivery company is the “best choice all round”.