AUCKLAND, Today: BMW has collaborated with Colenso BBDO, production partners, Bootleg, and New York-based Kiwi film director Alan Bibby to launch an initiative to lighten parents’ loads – DIY car kits for kids.
Dailies tap Boggs
AUCKLAND, Friday: NZME chief executive Michael Boggs has been appointed chair of the Newspaper Publishers’ Association. He replaces Phil Eustace, chair since 2016.
DOOH audience metrics – why real-time data is critical

OPINION, BY LUMO DIGITAL CEO/CO-FOUNDER PHIL CLEMAS: It seems a long time ago since our government imposed Covid-19 alert level 4, essentially consigning us all to stay at home for four weeks. Who would have thought such restrictions were going to be imposed just a fortnight earlier.
Dentsu NZ steers Heineken campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Heineken’s affecting new global tvc – Ode To Close – goes to air here Wednesday, with hands-on guidance from media agency Denstu NZ. It’s already available online.
Bauer just the start?

WELLINGTON, Thursday: Media companies are making a strong case, before the Epidemic Response Committee, for the government to step in as they face major reductions in news services to New Zealanders.
Share the Dime
AUCKLAND, Today: “Dear Ed,” writes Kiwi ad savant Martin Brown. “I made a little podcast this week which seemed well-received, so I turned it into a self-contained article.”
Lord of the Rings
AUCKLAND, Today: Audi this morning launches out-of-home placements where its famous four ring interlinked logo separates to help promote social distancing in New Zealand.
Ode to Joy
AUCKLAND, Today: Art/culture movement Art Ache has teamed up with outdoor maestro Lumo to feature The Joy Campaign – the work of seven NZ artists displayed on billboards in Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.