AUCKLAND, Tuesday: After over 10 years in Parnell, the Comms Council – now under the guidance of new ceo Simon Lendrum – is moving its HQ to the city CBD.
Power Play
AUCKLAND, Monday: “PlayStation wants you to know that Play Has No Limits,” writes Phantom Billstickers’ indefatigable Rupert Fenton in the latest Phan Mail, “so they decided to create something spectacular on Phantom’s premium Symonds St site.
AI platform launches in NZ
AUCKLAND, Monday: Digital agency 36 Presents has launched 36 AI, an artificial intelligence platform that automates digital marketing for advertisers in New Zealand, for the first time.
Sunny with Summer Sparklers
AUCKLAND, Monday: As the summer heats up, a new social campaign from Wendy’s and media agency Together is cooling TikTok users down.
One more night
WELLINGTON, Today: Willis St-based creative indie EightyOne has engineered a One More Night summer appeal campaign for New Zealand Women’s Refuge.
The target: Gen Z
AUCKLAND, Today: A digital content platform aimed at Kiwi teens, launches today. Billie aims to fill the gap left behind by the likes of Creme, Girlfriend and Dolly magazines.
Open mind?
AUCKLAND, Sunday: “Luxon appears to be personable, smart, chatty and a decent sort of bloke,” writes business columnist Paul Catmur in the latest Herald on Sunday – before pointing out one flaw – and it’s a big one!
People Person
NEW YORK, Friday: GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, has names Marie-Claire Barker as global chief people officer, effective January. She succeeds Jennifer Remling, who was appointed WPP’s chief people officer only in October.
Simon Lendrum steps up to replace Paul Head
AUCKLAND, Today: The Commercial Communications Council has unveiled the appointment of Simon Lendrum as their new ceo.
The Monkeys Aotearoa establishes planning department with three key hires
AUCKLAND, Today: The Monkeys Aotearoa is bolstering its strategic offering announcing three new hires – head of planning Tom Sykes, strategic planner Haley Hetherington and senior planner Craig McLeod.
