AUCKLAND, Today: Creative tech studio Method and its gaming arm M Theory have launched a new immersive children’s game, titled Postcards from Aotearoa, to get young Kiwis excited about exploring NZ’s surroundings.
Web Antler hires client performance director
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Newmarket-based specialist digital media agency Web Antler has appointed Fred Salimetov as client performance director.
Happy Returns
AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media has welcomed the return of Robbie Coshan as research & insights specialist, working alongside research & insights director David Owen.
Adhesive PR retains Sony Electronics
AUCKLAND, Today: Following a competitive pitch process, independent integrated agency Adhesive has been reappointed as the agency of record across New Zealand and Australia for Sony Electronics.
Wood is Good
LONDON, Last Night: Pitchblack Auckland interns Alex Tawharu and Caitlyn Thomassen – both former AUT students – have scored a Wood Pencil at the 2021 annual New Blood Awards.
Refreshed Sunday back with new ed
AUCKLAND, Today: Sunday magazine relaunches this weekend after a design-led refresh, and with a new editor at the helm. Ed Nyree McFarlane says a larger format, with aspirational design and curated content is set to elevate the weekend experience.
The Shortlist
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Lumo, Fuse OMD, NZME, Whittaker’s, McDonald’s, Mitre 10, Toyota, Vodafone, 2degrees, DB Breweries and ASB are among the finalists chosen from the first round of judging in the 2021 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards.
Winton in Wanaka
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Indie creative agency Brandspank, which is based in the CBD, has launched a large-scale brand campaign for property developer Winton.
New MD at Porter Novelli
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Public relations agency Porter Novelli has promoted Brad Pogson to managing director, making him the youngest leader within the Clemenger Group.
Might is Right for TBWA\
AUCKLAND, Thursday: After a pitch, Southern Cross Health Insurance has opted for a global lead creative agency, appointing TBWA\NZ to replace the incumbent – Grey Lynn indie True.
