To mark World Press Freedom Day (yesterday, 3 May), Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) launched a #FightFakeNews campaign, because it says this combats disinformation – now one of the biggest challenges for journalism’s defenders.
Arrivals & Departures: Colmar Brunton welcomes Kiwi back from Oz
Colmar Brunton has appointed Grant Bell as group account director. He brings more than two decades of quantitative research and analytics experience in the Asia-Pacific region, most recently with his own research consultancy in Sydney, where his clients included Vodafone, TAL, Lion, Coca-Cola, News Corp Australia, Qantas and General Motors Holden.
Y&R asks New Zealanders to ‘look down’ with new Flooring Xtra campaign
After securing the business in January, Y&R has released its first campaign for Flooring Xtra this week, offering New Zealanders ‘style by the square metre’.
Newstalk ZB scoops NZ radio ratings
NZME’s Newstalk ZB was the top-rated commercial radio network in NZ – by station share, and breakfast across All People 10+, according to figures released this morning by the Radio Broadcasters Association, and its researcher GfK.
Fish&Clips signs musivid maestro
Kiwi music video production company Fish&Clips has engaged Blaine Stevenson joining the crew as head of music videos. “As well as being a fulltime frother for music – having attended 50-plus live gigs in the last year – Blaine brings with him production and management experience from across both sides of the ditch,” says Fish&Clips MD James Moore (who’s also MD at Flying Fish).
Arrivals & Departures: Lumo puts on weight
NZ-owned and operated digital outdoor media business Lumo has taken on three senior staffers to help run the company’s fast-growing portfolio.
NZ Media Awards sold out
All tickets for the Comms Council 2018 Beacon Awards gala dinner in Auckland next Thursday (10 May) have been sold. If you’re desperate, scroll down for the emergency link.
NY spotlight on Healthcare Awards
The 24th New York Festivals Global Awards 2018 competition is now open for entries, celebrating the best work in Healthcare & Wellness and Pharma (Rx) Advertising.
Partnership beefs up resources as business grows
The partnership between Lumo and Ports of Auckland launched its ninth premium Smart Billboard on Ports land in Quay St, Auckland.
The Warehouse Group appoints Omnicom Media Group
Omnicom Media Group has been appointed as the single media strategy and buying partner for The Warehouse Group and its family of brands: The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and Torpedo7.
