SYDNEY, Friday: The 2020 B&T Awards was a triumph for NZ-founded Special Group, with Special NZ named Agency of the Year, and Special Australia winning the Independent AoY.
The World is Watching
AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council has issued the entry call for Axis 2021 – NZ will host the world’s first advertising award show in real life next year – Covid permitting. The big show will be held on Thursday 18 March 2021 at Shed 10.
Ka taea e koe – You can do it! (Updated)
ROTORUA, Today: Auckland indie Brandspank has created a behavioural change campaign on social media for the Lakes District Health Board to help encourage healthy lifestyles.
Flight Before Xmas
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby creative content shop Pitchblack and Air New Zealand have created a new festive season campaign which aims to bring a surprise to Kiwi families.
Team Spirit
AUCKLAND, Today: Woodstock exists to celebrate fun in a world that has become serious, and to bring this to life TBWA\NZ has launched a new Woodstock brand campaign called That’s the Spirit.
Federation taps Tony Clewett
AUCKLAND, Today: Respected Kiwi creative advertising leader Tony Clewett has joined Federation as the independent agency’s chief creative officer.
In-Game Ad Standards
TEL AVIV, Thursday: WPP and adtech startup Anzu have announced a partnership aimed at bringing commonly accepted advertising standards to the esports and gaming space.
And the winners are …
AUCKLAND, Last night: The television industry celebrated the sector’s collective achievements – one of only a few physical screen award ceremonies to be held globally amidst Covid-19. The NZ Television Awards presented trophies in 40 categories at the sell-out event.
Strategy rebrands Ryman Employer Brand
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Ryman Healthcare have been working with Strategy Christchurch to refine and develop their employer branding and recruitment advertising in line with their new Ryman Pioneers master-brand positioning.
