AUCKLAND, Friday: The impact of Covid 19 meant professional photographer Vanessa Wu’s schedule screeched to a halt in lockdowns.
Short & Sweet
AUCKLAND, Friday: TBWA\ and Lotto’s Instant Kiwi brand are back with a humorous tvc to encourage gifting in the lead up to Mother’s Day (in a fortnight – on Sunday 8 May).
A day in the life of Michael Redwood
WELLINGTON, Today: “Born in Glasgow, I actually had quite a Kiwi-like upbringing – lots of mountains and lakes, and a real outdoor life,” says Special Group founder Michael Redwood, in a My Net Worth interview with BusinessDesk journalist Daniel Dunkley (scroll down for the link).
No M+AD Monday

AUCKLAND, Today: M+AD will join those in New Zealand and Australia in observing Anzac Day on Monday. We’ll be back Tuesday.
Call for noms for the Sandy Smith Inspiring Individual Award

AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council and Warner Bros. Discovery are searching for the industry’s most inspirational leaders, with nominations now open for the Sandy Smith Inspiring Individual Award.
Restaurants launch recruitment campaign to tackle staff shortages
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Hospitality workers and business owners will feature in a new recruitment campaign from the Restaurant Association which aims to give Kiwis a better understanding of what it means to work in the industry.
The Feds launch Impact division
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Wellesley St-based indie Federation Aotearoa has launched Impact, a specialist consulting division for brands in climate and sustainability.
Suzuki & GSL Promotus give new car buyers something to sing about
WELLINGTON, Thursday: GSL Promotus has created a new campaign to celebrate Suzuki NZ’s Clean Car programme which rewards new-car buyers for buying low-emission, fuel-efficient cars.
Chemistry creates new platform for St John
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Freemans Bay creative agency Chemistry has fashioned its first campaign for St John, since it was recently appointed to the role.
Contagion launches homegrown Thermomix campaign
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Thermomix have partnered with indie agency Contagion to launch their first homegrown New Zealand campaign We Don’t Cook, We Thermomix.

