AUCKLAND, Thursday: Rock’n’roll and posters go together like Page & Plant, Lennon & McCartney, Tegan & Sara or those two dudes in Daft Punk. “Together,” the old rockers declare (in the latest edition of their weekly e-newletter Phan Mail), “they make magic.”
Birthday Suits
AUCKLAND, Thursday: CBD comms & marketing indie agency Anthem has expanded- with three new hires. Senior account director Camille Middleditch has returned to Anthem after working in an in-house role. Middleditch first joined Anthem upon returning home from the United Kingdom in 2019, where she worked at creative and corporate agencies in London.
Aussies shoot Avis NZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Host/Havas has launched a brand campaign for vehicle renters Avis Budget Group which aims to show how they takes the hassle out of car hire “so holidaymakers can start enjoying their vacation sooner”.
Resn wins at The Webbys
NEW YORK, Yesterday: Wellington-based digital experience agency Resn (which also has an office in The Netherlands) has picked up NZ’s only gong at the Webby Awards, which rewards work on the internet.
End of an era
SYDNEY, Wednesday: In May 2016 STW Group and WPP received the final tick of approval from shareholders to merge, thus eliminating the STW name from the Australian media and advertising landscape.
Goats add weight
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Karangahape Road independent ad & design agency The Goat Farm continues to grow, with two additions and one promotion in the last couple of months.
20 Kiwis make the cut

LONDON, Wednesday: Twenty New Zealand entrants have made the second round of shortlists at D&AD – led by Clemenger BBDO Wellington, with eight.
Last Chance to Dance

AUCKLAND, Today: The last-chance deadline for the 2021 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards is tomorrow (Friday) at 5pm.
City tells its story
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Content marketing agency Storyation has been appointed by Auckland Council after a competitive pitch. Storyation will partner the council to produce the OurAuckland magazine on a bimonthly basis and support the production of additional video and digital content across a range of channels, as part of the OurAuckland online offering.
Close Call
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Auckland Transport has released a new behaviour-change campaign encouraging drivers to set up their mobile phone safely before heading out on the region’s roads.