AUCKLAND, Today: The University of Auckland and creative tech studio Method have teamed up to launch the second phase of the digital student platform, Your World Your Way.
The Great Race
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Last year, The Enthusiasts and Auckland University of Technology developed a new brand platform – Find your greatness. This month, they take the campaign up a level.
Stuff appoints media leader
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Sarah Stuart has been appointed to the new role of head of life media at Stuff. Stuart will take editorial responsibility for Stuff’s life products across digital, magazines and newspapers, as well as work with other parts of the business to bring new content and product opportunities to life.
Design gold for NZ Covid app
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Anthem PR client Rush, who developed the NZ Covid Tracer App, won gold in the Digital Design category of Australia’s Good Design Awards. The judges cited the app for “outstanding design and innovation”.
London lures Terry Savage
LONDON, Today: The London International Awards has appointed Australia’s Terry Savage as its new chairperson, effective immediately. Savage was previously chairman of the Cannes Lions.
Confronting Racism
NEW YORK, Today: Kargo’s AWNewYork virtual sessions – starring CNN news anchor John Lemon talking about racism, and Kargo founder/ceo Harry Kargman – aim to “bring together brands, agencies, media and tech to find solutions, define the 2022 agenda, and set our industry on a path for growth”.
PHD launches new global visual identity
LONDON, Tuesday: Global media network PHD, part of Omnicom Media Group, has introduced a new mark and refreshed brand identity to reflect its philosophy ‘Make the Leap’ – a call to action for leveraging the power of imagination to drive disproportionate growth for its clients’ business.
Sticking up for live gigs with free posters
AUCKLAND, Today: Phantom Billstickers wants to see live performances roaring back once Covid restrictions end. So it’s putting its money where its mouth is with free posters for bands and other live performers.
Super-suit Rosie Barclay joins MSL
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: MSL New Zealand has appointed Rosie Barclay to a newly created senior account executive position, to support the agency’s growth.
MBM wins EECA
WELLINGTON, Today: The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority has appointed MBM as its media agency after a pitch that began earlier this year. The incumbent was OMD.
