Leading NZ office tower network VMO has unveiled an impressive 3.5 square metre large-format digital screen in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, which GM Gordon Frykberg says is a market-first for office tower advertising.
Generation Voice is here – and they’re about to change everything
Spark and Colenso BBDO have launched a new campaign, continuing their Little Can Be Huge platform. This time it’s to celebate the power and opportunity the next generation will have, thanks to voice technology.
Inclusion, diversity on menu at breakfast event
The Comms Council and Diversity Works NZ are to hold a breakfast speaker event to delve into best-practice examples and real-world experiences from organisations which are developing sustainably inclusive and diverse workplaces.
PHD’s Louise Bond stepping down – and up
AUCKLAND, Today: PHD has announced that in November, Louise Bond will transition into the role of chairperson for PHD New Zealand. After almost 20 years at the helm, Bond has decided to move into a governance and strategic counsel role.
WiTH brings Rachel House back for ASB
After their successful campaign last year, ASB and DAN’s WiTH Collective, Linked by Isobar are back to “spread the joy” of redeeming ASB True Rewards with Curious director Rachel House reprising her acting and directing role of the True Rewarden.
Airline switches everything to Publicis & VCCP

Cathay Pacific has named Publicis Groupe and Chime Communications’ VCCP to handle the global creative, media and social duties of its US$100 million account, ending a 25-year relationship with McCann Worldgroup.
ASA launches awareness campaign
The Advertising Standards Authority today launches an advertising campaign across NZ media platforms next week. It’s all about ‘Trust’, says ASA ceo Hilary Souter.
99 won the Battle of the Renegades
Nine agency bands took to the Galatos stage last night in a brilliant display of musical prowess, shady dance moves, and inflated egos. For the first time in 10 years, 99 have taken out the championship title with their band, The Signoffs.
The Pond’s batting average

“The Pond continues to do recruitment better – and has the latest stats to prove it,” reckons talent director Leighton Howl in an EDM he sent recently to clients.
Acquire Online scoops double at IABNZ Digital Awards

AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based agency Acquire Online has won two awards at the annual IABNZ Awards – Digital Agency of the Year and Trading Desk of the Year.