AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu Media NZ has announced the launch of its newly formed ANZ product team, headed by Richard Pook as chief product officer. He will retain his base in Auckland, managing the AUNZ business on both sides of the Tasman.
FCB & FENZ part company on a high note
AUCKLAND, Today: FCB NZ was awarded an Integrated Spike (one of only three awarded) at the Spikes Asia Awards last week and a Bronze in Print and Publishing for their Firefighters Don’t Like Fire Movies campaign.
Chemistry wins Huckleberry pitch
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Organic grocer Huckleberry NZ has appointed Westhaven-based creative shop Chemistry to lead its marketing strategy, creative development and media planning after a competitive pitch. The incumbent was Overdose.
TikTok/Zuru NZ celebrate 3 billion hashtag views (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Zuru Toys are celebrating a milestone after reaching 1 million followers on TikTok with its top-selling Mini Brands range.
One Asia Creative Awards unveil AUNZ/APAC rankings
NEW YORK and BEIJING, Monday: Numerous wins in this year’s One Asia Creative Awards catapulted Special Group New Zealand and Sweetshop Auckland into top spots in the One Asia Creative Awards Rankings for both Australia/New Zealand and the entire APAC region.
Eight in party mode
AUCKLAND, Today: AUNZ production company Eight is celebrating its multiple nominations for the 2022 Axis Awards. The creative was out of DDB Aotearoa.
D&AD imposes full ban on Russia
LONDON, Today: “Dear Ed,” writes D&AD’s Juliana Freitas. “Thank you for sharing the news about D&AD’s initiative in solidarity with Ukraine.
Clemenger promotes senior creatives
WELLINGTON, Monday: Clemenger BBDO has promoted senior creative: Mark Dalton to executive creative director; and Alex Metson, Frances Cooke, JP Twaalfhoven, Mike Gwyther and Steve Hansen to Project Creative Directors.
Proximity NZ welcomes back tech director
AUCKLAND, Monday: Proximity NZ has announced Romit Sinha will be re-joining the agency as director of technology, strengthening its multi-channel offering for clients.
Natural Paint Co selects Sling & Stone for creative PR partnership
AUCKLAND, Monday: Natural Paint Co, the paint challenger brand created to provide safer non-toxic alternatives to traditional chemical paints, has appointed Sling & Stone as its agency of record.
