AUCKLAND, Monday: NZ Trade & Enterprise has launched – with support from NZ-based digital studio Waxeye – a digital version of its pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai, aimed at global audiences.
Strategists sign
AUCKLAND, Monday: Global indie network Hearts & Science has announced the appointment (and return to New Zealand) of Emily Douglas, who joins the Ponsonby marketing agency as group business director, following “significant growth” since Hearts & Science NZ launched at the end of 2019.
The Beacons beckon
AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council tomorrow (Wednesday) delivers its keenly awaited 2022 Beacon Awards entry-writing workshop, facilitated by Kiwi strategy experts Simon Bird & David McCallen.
Office tour not required
AUCKLAND, Monday: dentsu New Zealand has announced the appointment of Stevie Weber to the role of executive director, strategy. Weber is no stranger to the group, having departed dentsu in 2020 to take on the role of GM strategy for FCB NZ.
On top of the world
LONDON, Today: Colenso BBDO has taken out two of the top spots in the latest global WARC Effective 100 rankings – #2 creative agency in the world, and #1 campaign in the world.
David MacGregor RIP
AUCKLAND, Today: It has come to our notice (courtesy of copywriter Chris Howden) that Idealog magazine founder David MacGregor has died recently. He was also a founder of MacGregor Media and BrandWorld.
Clemenger steals the show
LONDON, Sunday: The Immortal Awards has proclaimed Clemenger BBDO Wellington as the #1 agency in New Zealand. followed by Special Group, Colenso BBDO, TBWA\ NZ, and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ.
Border ajar
AUCKLAND, Today: Tourism Fiji has launched its new global campaign via Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, announcing Fiji is officially Open for Happiness.
Oriental Express
WELLINGTON, Sunday: oOh! Studio is transporting commuters to the Amalfi Coast with a special build, heroing Pernod Ricard’s Malfy Gin. oOh!media NZ head of sales Ben Gibb said: “This eye-catching and unique build has transformed the lightbox into an Italian-inspired balustrade plinth to display Malfy Gin bottles, showcasing the stunning Oriental Bay scenery in the background.
