AUCKLAND, Today: When the Prime Minister announced New Zealand would be closing the borders, Glenn Marvin could see the writing on the wall for his travel and tourism industry clients.
The Ferret lies low
AUCKLAND, Today: The new owner of Metro magazine is papering the ad/media sector with a flyer that provides no firm resumption date, and – apart from two editorial appointments – very little information about the identity of the people who sent it.
Morning Glory
SYDNEY, Today: Tourism New Zealand’s Good Morning World campaign via Special Group has just been named Campaign of the Year at the AdNews Agency of the Year awards in Sydney. (WARNING: Includes lengthy credits list!)
TBWA’s Daffodils bloom
AUCKLAND, Today: The Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day fundraiser may have passed with Auckland street collections cancelled or scaled-back versions, but that doesn’t mean the need for funds has ceased.
No professionals, thanks
AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland University Faculty of Law student organisation Rainbow Law has created a campaign that seeks to ensure that queer, genderqueer, and diverse sexual characteristics are topics for the general election in October.
Mood Boosters
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby-based creative agency Crave is celebrating two new account wins this month. Both wins are for drink products – one alcohol-based, the other is a NZ coffee brand.
ASA eye on influencers
WELLINGTON, Wednesday: The Advertising Standards Authority has today released their Influencers AdHelp Information – making it clear that ads are ads.
The Late Show
PARIS, Today: The Epica Awards, the only global creative prize judged by the press, has announced a later closing date of Thursday 15 October 15. The delay is due to the turbulence caused by Covid-19 – and the need to attract the maximum amount of great creative work to show the jury.
Lost – and Found
AUCKLAND, Today: Long-established New Zealand roofing company Gerard Roofs is undergoing a brand revival in partnership with Big Communications.
