AUCKLAND, Today: Recruitment site Seek has appointed Britomart-based independent agency Adhesive to manage its public relations across New Zealand.
TVNZ delivers strong result
AUCKLAND, Today: TVNZ has reported stable operating earnings, as well as “continued market leadership of TV audiences” off the back of strengthened local content performance and accelerated TVNZ OnDemand growth for the financial year ending 30 June 2019.
Indie shop runs out 2degrees employment brand campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Indie agency Run has created a new employer brand campaign for telco 2degrees, with the core message – “if you’re looking for something different then we’re looking for you”.
World’s best print ad
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Aussie site Best Ads’ guest judge Jeffrey Hilts (co-CCO at FCB Toronto) has named Republik NZ’s latest work for Volvo as the best print ad in the world last week.
Labour of love
WELLINGTON, Wednesday: Creative indie EightyOne are “delighted to announce the arrival of two healthy creatives in the last week”, reports ECD Chris Bleackley.
Our fare ladies
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Herald Be Well food writer Lucy Corry was named Food Communicator of the Year at The Foodies, the inaugural New Zealand Food Media Awards.
BrandWorld leader steps back
AUCKLAND, Today: Richard Stevens will step back from the role of managing director of BrandWorld Auckland after almost 10 years at the helm. He will be replaced by experienced executive Rachael Weaver, who will assume the role of general manager, effective immediately.
NSPR expands sustainability portfolio
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The Better Packaging Co has appointed NSPR as its PR agency. Better was established in NZ last year by Rebecca Percasky & Kate Bezar and is becoming an internationally trusted source of sustainable packaging.
Epica launches PR Grand Prix
PARIS, Today: The Epica Awards has announced a new PR Grand Prix. The prize will be open to the winners of the PR category as well as other campaigns with a proven high level of earned media coverage, at the discretion of the jury.
Four to Mango
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: After a strong first half, Mango has announced four new hires across its PR and experiential teams. Liz Holt joins as a senior account director, leading key accounts including Samsung, American Express, Lion and booking.com.
