AUCKLAND: DDB Aotearoa has brought together The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery aimed at helping families and kids with the start of a new school year.
NZ shines in global ad rankings
SYDNEY: New Zealand rated fifth in the AU-based Best Ads rankings for 2021, behind the USA, the UK, Australia and Brazil. France was #6, and Canada #7.
Banker wins TVNZ ceo role
AUCKLAND: TVNZ last month announced the appointment of Simon Power as its next chief executive, replacing Kevin Kenrick who has resigned after nine years at the helm.
Thrive PR launches working holiday scheme

AUCKLAND: AUNZ agency Thrive PR has created two unusual senior roles for Kiwis looking for a working holiday or to make a move offshore.
The Monkeys tap Richards, Dellabarca
AUCKLAND: The Monkeys Aotearoa has announced the appointment of new senior creative team Liz Richards and Nick Dellabarca. The pair joined the agency late last month.
Kelly Gunn Joins NZME as GM Communications
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME this morning announced that Kelly Gunn will join the company as GM Communications.
MBM wins Branding gold
AUCKLAND, Today: McCready Bale Media NZ (with software provider Serato) has been named Brand Awareness Premier Partner of the Year at the Google AUNZ Premier Partner Awards, recognised for their work in driving brand awareness for sustainable growth in a changing world.
Downtown beckons
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: After over 10 years in Parnell, the Comms Council – now under the guidance of new ceo Simon Lendrum – is moving its HQ to the city CBD.
Power Play
AUCKLAND, Monday: “PlayStation wants you to know that Play Has No Limits,” writes Phantom Billstickers’ indefatigable Rupert Fenton in the latest Phan Mail, “so they decided to create something spectacular on Phantom’s premium Symonds St site.