AUCKLAND, Today: Just one problem with the snarky comment posted on yesterday’s M+AD coverage of the latest GfK radio survey. “This is absolute bullshit,” he/she posted. “I know it. You know it. All of radioland knows it.”
Axis 2020 entry call
AUCKLAND, Today: After an early delay, The Comms Council (celebrating its 40th year) has issued the entry call for NZ’s premium creative advertising contest, the 2020 Axis Awards.
Fish&Clips reels in James Anderson
AUCKLAND, Today: Award-winning Kiwi director James Anderson has joined the Fish&Clips Ponsonby roster, bringing years of experience across all stages of the television industry.
Coastguard + Mediar Spitfire debunk She’ll be right
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Indie digital creative agency Mediar Spitfire has partnered with MediaWorks and The Rock in a Coastguard campaign that tackles our ‘she’ll be right’ attitude towards water safety.
Pressie tickets go on sale
AUCKLAND, Thursday: The Comms Council has put on sale tickets for Tuesday’s Pressies Awards (PR/social/experiential agency) with host Paddy Gower.
Eleven corrals Phantom + MediaCom for Playstation
AUCKLAND, Thursday: TBWA’s Eleven PR has unveiled a new campaign for PlayStation and multiplayer gaming.
Lion media biz goes to underdog after three-way race
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Lion has awarded its megamillion-dollar media account to MediaCom, after a pitch between MBM, Starcom, and Zenith (all Publicis agencies), according to a Damien Venuto report in the NZ Herald Premium section (scroll down for the link).
Today’s radio numbers
AUCKLAND, Today: 3.58 million people or 82% of New Zealanders aged 10+ listened to radio each week in Survey 4 2019, from the Radio Broadcasters Association and surveyor GfK NZ.
Saatchi launches Okana natural skincare brand
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi has launched new Kiwi skincare brand Okana, with The Joy of Less campaign that will run across print, digital and radio. The agency has also created a website for the entirely e-commerce business www.okana.co.nz
Volkswagen + DDB NZ say goodbye to The Beetle
AUCKLAND, Today: A little over 80 years since the first Beetle rolled off the production line, Volkswagen – with DDB still in the co-driver’s seat – is bidding farewell to the iconic model which truly cemented itself in both motoring and advertising history.
