AUCKLAND, Monday: QMS NZ and MediaWorks have confirmed they will merge their businesses, with QMS holding 40% of the expanded MediaWorks group.
Little white lies (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: November’s Top 10 sees Spark swapping with VTNZ to take the No 1 spot, reports Colmar Brunton client executive Andy Strain, who compiles our monthly list.
Arrivals & Departures: Creative recruitment ace exits 3rdeye
AUCKLAND, Today: creative recruitment specialist Clinton Ulyatt is to leave 3rdeye after four years. M+AD has been unable to reach the man himself, but the agency’s account management/digital marketing specialist Sarah Ritchie this morning confirmed the report.
APAC trade media blast ‘tone deaf’ Cannes jury picks
HONG KONG, Monday: The 2019 Cannes jury presidents list is “tone deaf to global diversity” with 24 of 27 latest appointments now working in the US or UK, according to Campaign Asia-Pacific (scroll down for the links).
Arrivals & Departures: Global CX management tech shop expands NZ footprint
AUCKLAND, Today: leading CX management technology/market research company MaritzCX has appointed Andrew Crowhurst as its New Zealand country manager – and the first employee in region.
Stuff inks Chinese & Maori content deal
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff has signed content sharing agreements with Chinese-NZ media outlet Skykiwi and Māori Television, enabling more and better online content for the Chinese and Maori communities.
A Xmas message with a difference – Spend less!
AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland City Mission has partnered with 99 to launch their most unusual Christmas appeal ever, entreating Kiwis to spend less – not more.
Cannes Lions unveil new categories + 2019 jury presidents
CANNES, Suday: The line-up for the 2019 Lions International Festival of Creativity includes two new Lions categories – the Entertainment Lion for Sport and the Creative Strategy Lions, while the Product Design Lion has been retired.
Aussies create HP home printer Xmas campaign for NZ
SYDNEY, Sunday: Clemenger BBDO Sydney have launched a Christmas campaign across Australia and New Zealand, showcasing HP’s Sprocket portable printer, one of this Christmas’ hottest gifts.
