AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Creative software provider Streamtime and design platform teaching provider Design Assembly have launched a hybrid online course for agency owners.
Feed the Love (updated)
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: FCB this week launches a new brand campaign for Wattie’s, inviting Kiwis to “feed the love” using their iconic products to deliver the message.
FCB in line for GM NZ launch
NEW YORK, Today: FCB NZ seems likely to benefit from an AU NZ alignment of the strategic & creative accounts for the New Zealand launch of General Motors Specialty Vehicles.
No app required
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: For the first time, QR codes are to be embedded into New Zealand television ads, via a campaign from national outdoor retailer Torpedo7 (with media assistance from OMG and PR from Eleven).
Luck o’ the Irish
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: A new face has touched down in the antipodes and joined the Fish&Clips Ponsonby team for commercial and music video representation.
Hats off to Isentia NZ’s team of 46
AUCKLAND, Today: In a story yesterday about LexisNexis, M+AD appeared to call into question the commitment of Sydney-based media intelligence company Isentia to the NZ part of its AU NZ arrangements.
Brake Dancing
AUCKLAND, Today: Mini’s new Danger Breaks For You campaign via Colenso BBDO is promoting its growing suite of smart features, including its automatic emergency brake assist – a feature that senses obstacles on the road and automatically applies the car’s braking.
Special AU wins ANZ Bank (updated)
SYDNEY, Monday: Special Group Australia has won the ANZ creative account following a competitive pitch including CHE Proximity, Hero and incumbent TBWA\ Melbourne.
Digital drives ‘mindboggling’ adspend recovery
SYDNEY, Today: New Zealand’s advertising market has continued in March to rebuild from last year’s Covid collapse, reporting a healthy year-on-year increase in adspend of 8.8% to $93.1 million – fuelled mostly by stronger demand for digital media.
R26 & Hood shoot Oppo NZ Find X3 Pro
AUCKLAND, Monday: Indie ad agency R26, with Kingsland producer Hood & Co, has launched a new campaign for leading smart device manufacturer Oppo, aiming to shine a light on its latest flagship device, the Find X3 Pro, and its cutting-edge camera with professional DSLR-level features.
