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.
MediaWorks sets up digital marketing team
AUCKLAND, Monday: MediaWorks has launched its own dedicated digital marketing services team. MediaWorks commercial director Liz Fraser said: “The introduction of the DMS team means MediaWorks can offer customers a 360 digital solution through one simple contact point.
