SYDNEY, Tuesday: WPP AUNZ’s VMLY&R has promoted Sydney-based ceo Jon Bird to executive chairman of the agency in NZ & Australia. Bird has been replaced by Isobar Australia MD Thomas Tearle (he’ll also be based in Sydney).
Reflections
AUCKLAND, Today: Kātoitoi, the Aotearoa Design Archive, is calling for submissions for its 2020 archive, which aims to reflect contemporary design practice and the impact of design throughout New Zealand.
Spot the spot
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: TBWA and Melanoma NZ are in the midst of a campaign that aims to demonstrate how easy it is for people to miss spots on their skin.
Grande Finale
BANKOK, last night: There’s been no slowdown on Colenso BBDO’s winning path for DB Export I’m Drinking it for You – the campaign that’s now added the Adfest 2020 Lotus Awards Film Grande Prix to its burgeoning global tally.
Ruby Tuesday
AUCKLAND, Monday: Colenso BBDO has released production details behind Spark’s ‘Ruby’ – the stone-skimming little girl who’s been charming TV audiences for the past week or so.
Obsession & Desire
AUCKLAND, Today: Indie agency Crave turns five this month and to celebrate has unveiled a fresh new brand identity that aims to highlight their vision of “craving things to the point of obsession” – activated in a playful photoshoot.
Listen to the Music
AUCKLAND, Today: Spotify’s Outside Voice has shone the light on New Zealand creative Raymond McKay, CCO and co-founder of New Zealand creative agency Run.
Holden & Salmon’s unique partnership
AUCKLAND, Today: Big Comunications has created a new summer campaign for Barfoot & Thompson, with a special focus on Auckland and Northland.
