PARIS, Today: The Epica Awards has appointed editor/entrepreneur Claire Beale as president of this year’s jury. The online awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 9 December – and the entry period has been extended until Friday 22 October.
Cheermen of the Beard
LAKE WANAKA, Friday: Since its founding days in the Southern Alps, production company Two Bearded Men has grown, evolved and forged a global reputation for storytelling. To reflect their extended offering, they have rebranded as ‘The Beards’ with a fresh look to match.
TBWA\ names chief growth officer
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\NZ Group has appointed Jillian Reedy to the newly established role of chief growth officer. She has worked at top agencies in New York and London, with a strong and consistent focus on business growth.
Colenso enlists Ahua founder
AUCKLAND, Today: Sonya Milford has joined Colenso BBDO as a senior digital designer. She comes with a wealth of experience in both the design and digital sectors, having worked at Gladeye, TVNZ and TRA.
Publicis NZ goes offline for mental health
AUCKLAND, Today: Publicis Groupe NZ agencies will go offline this Monday to encourage all its people to take a day off to rest, relax and recharge in recognition of World Mental Health Day which this year falls on Sunday 10 October.
Ex Machina
DENVER, COLARADO, Today: Veritone Inc, creator of aiWARE hyper-expansive AI platform, has licensed MediaWorks NZ for use of Veritone Attribute, a leading AI-driven application providing real-time insights into data-driven advertising performance.
Film Construction eye on Mental Health AU
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Film Construction NZ has produced a timely series of film vignettes for the Mental Health Commission of NSW’s celebration of World Mental Health.
Sanitarium & Pitchblack lodge ‘formal compliments’
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Pitchblack is encouraging Kiwis to make “formal compliments” about its client Sanitarium’s two new Light ‘n’ Tasty (sic) flavours, Blueberry and Nut-Lovers – both with 25% less sugar than the original range.
Song of the South
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Freelance South Island-based producers Jackie Clark and Amanda Jenkins have teamed up to issue an invitation to North Island agencies to film their projects down south.
Welcome to The Late Show
AUCKLAND, Today: “I work flexibly at this agency. I’m sending this message now because it suits me. I don’t expect you to read, action or respond out of normal work hours.” Thus reads a recent automated footnote message from an agency person of our acquaintance.
