AUCKLAND, Wednesday: MSL New Zealand has won two key new clients – equality advocator Global Women, and sexual health product provider Durex. Global Women’s incumbent agency was Anthem, while MSL is the first agency of record for Durex in this market.
The doggie bag that feeds the hungry
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Everybody Eats has enlisted DDB Aotearoa to encourage diners to ‘pay’ for their leftovers, as the not-for-profit organisation launches Goodie Box – its latest fundraising initiative to help tackle unnecessary food waste.
DDB hooks Sealord
AUCKLAND, Today: Sealord has appointed DDB Aotearoa as its lead creative agency following a competitive pitch process. The incumbent was Stanley Street.
Olympic selection for JCDecaux
AUCKLAND, Today: The New Zealand Olympic Committee has extended its partnership with JCDecaux – as exclusive out-of-home supplier for the Tokyo Olympics.
New management role at GSL Promotus
WELLINGTON, Tuesday: Leading Oriental Bay-based indie GSL Promotus has appointed Tim Antric to its leadership team in the newly created role of general manager – client solutions.
R&R expands
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Following a period of unexpected growth “and a great string of recent wins”, Rainger & Rolfe has announced the appointment of Abbe Hale as new GM.
NZ adspend worst in region

LONDON, Tuesday: New Zealand, which represents 0.9% of all APAC adspend, saw its ad market decline by 8.6% in 2020 to a total of US$1618.2m, according to a WARC global survey.
FCB heads Orca finalists

AUCKLAND, Today: The Radio Bureau has unveiled the top five entries in the 2021 Orcas – three places went to FCB, and one each to DDB and Special Group.
Finch signs ‘Cookie’
AUCKLAND, Today: Finch has announced that Sarah Cook, one of New Zealand’s most experienced tvc producers, will be joining its production team.
Gregg’s + Contagion launch brand’s new look
AUCKLAND, Monday: Freeman’s Bay full-service indie Contagion has teamed up with Gregg’s to produce a “fun” new brand platform to launch their “bold, new look”.