AUCKLAND, Tuesday: A new digital media agency called D3 has been launched by Richard Thompson and Alex Radford, who left their corporate media roles nine months ago to set up digital marketing consultancy Future State Consulting.
Arrivals & Departures: MediaWorks taps Married at First Sight producer
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks has appointed Hayley Cunningham to the position of senior network executive for Three. She’s has been with MediaWorks since 2012, initially as a freelance Producer and most recently as Three’s head of development.
V Black’s back
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: 99 has created a new campaign to celebrate the return of V Energy’s V Black drink, built around Auckland content creator – and original V Black fan – Jordan Tini.
Pure unadulterated arse gravy?
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Air New Zealand’s has launched its homegrown safety video It’s Kiwi Safety to a mixed reception. Feedback – especially on the Aussie sites – was mixed. To put it mildly.
Christmas in the Cosmos
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Research Association NZ has booked an imaginative Xmas party venue – one that’s bound to quicken up your synapses … the Stardome Observatory Planetarium in One Tree Hill Domain.
DDB and Colorsteel debut new brand campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Following the announcement earlier this year that DDB would be leading creative work across NZ Steel’s portfolio of brands, Colorsteel has this week launched new branding and a new brand campaign, led by a new tvc.
DDB, Colenso, Assembly, Sweetshop mine metal in UK
LONDON, Today: NZ has won 13 London International Awards, plus four finalist spots – with one Gold apiece going to DDB NZ and Colenso BBDO, and Silvers to DDB, Colenso, Assembly, and Sweetshop Auckland.
News crew backstage for Blind Foundation campaign
AUCKLAND, Monday: Indie creative agency YoungShand has produced The Crew Swap, a new campaign for the Blind Foundation with low-vision and blind clients taking the place of the regular crew behind the scenes of the Newshub 6pm news.
Changi Airport sticks with Adhesive
AUCKLAND, Monday: Adhesive NZ has retained the Australia and New Zealand public relations account for Changi Airport Group, following a competitive pitch process.
Foodie-admen turn passion into print
AUCKLAND, Today: Local adman and director of mediaR Tony Richards, and expat art director & illustrator Paul Marshall, have collaborated on an unusual cookbook – featuring recipe illustrations, rather than photographs.
