SHANGHAI, Today: Chinese students and their desire to study abroad is a major drawcard for Australian and New Zealand education institutes, according to Chinese comms agency United Media Solutions.
DDB’s Re:scam takes Gold in UK
LONDON, Today: DDB NZ has taken out one of only four Golds at the Effective Innovation category of the Warc – for (you guessed it) Netsafe Re:scam.
Pitchblack keeps it simple with new Sanitarium campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Pitchblack Partners’ new outdoor campaign for Sanitarium uses a bold, yet simple aesthetic to remind Kiwis about their classic breakfast favourites, in an increasingly competitive cereals market.
Snap, rattle and roll
SYDNEY, Today: Celebrated Goodoil comedy director Dave Wood was at the helm of the latest commercial for Wunderman Thompson client Kit Kat Australia & New Zealand.
The One Show names NZ’s best

NEW YORK, Today: FCB Auckland is the No 1 agency in New Zealand, according to The One Show 2019 rankings list, issued overnight.
Arrivals & Departures: VMLY&R exec joins Bauer
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Bauer Media Group has appointed Kelly Badland as the new agency sales director for the Auckland agency team. She replaces Sarah Yetton, who is now with oOh!.
Spotlight on Bauer art directors

AUCKLAND, Monday: Bauer Media’s editorial teams took to the blue carpet at the Voyager Media Awards on Friday, winning in four categories and coming runner-up in two.
28 NZ entries make D&AD’s full shortlist

LONDON, Today: NZ agencies are holding their own at the 57th D&AD, which has this morning announced its full shortlist – featuring Godzone at 10 = with Spain on a global basis.
Shotover Media shoots Why Do We Fly
QUEENSTOWN, Monday: South Island-based production shop Shotover Media has launched their latest creative work with a dramatic film shot for Queenstown Airport Corporation (which manages both Queenstown and Wanaka Airports).
Musicians of Aotearoa – coming soon to a wall near you
AUCKLAND, Today: Phantom Billstickers is marking New Zealand Music Month with a series of frames featuring some of New Zealand’s most creative musical writers and performers.