The 2018 Effie Awards in association with TVNZ have introduced a new category: Short-Term Success, which aims to reward short-term impact campaigns with good strategy, excellent execution and great results.
Ad stars shine on South Korea
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ chief creative officer Toby Talbot and Special Group co-founder Matty Burton (now Sydney-based creative chief at Google Zoo Asia Pacific) are just two of a handful of inspirational creative, production and technology experts will speak at Ad Stars South Korea next month.
Magic on the WiFT menu
Women in Film & TV NZ has booked Hollywood master director Mark Travis for a one-day workshop in Auckland in August.
Arrivals & Departures: Stuff appoints new national business editor
Rebecca Stevenson has been appointed Stuff national business editor. Stevenson, who commenced her new role earlier this month, has been with Stuff for more than nine years in various roles, and returning to the business from a year-long stint as business editor at The Spinoff.
Arrivals & Departures: Adshel goes agency-side for latest recruit
Adshel NZ has announced the appointment of a new staff member – Charlotte White – to its Auckland sales team. “As Robbie Coshan sets to depart on his OE, Charlotte has stepped into the role as account manager joining the award-winning sales team,” said Adshel Auckland group sales manager Mark Banbrook.
TRB launches showcase for new talent
The Radio Bureau has launched the first Student Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCAs). Inspired by the well-known (and currently retired ORCAs), the Student ORCAs challenges advertising students to explore the creative possibilities of radio by creating an outstanding radio commercial for a specific brand.
Arrivals & Departures: Y&R names Tom Paine & Kim Pick as joint creative leaders
Y&R New Zealand has announced the appointment of Kim Pick and Tom Paine as joint creative leaders, following Josh Moore’s departure as CCO.
WiTH Collective launches new ASB platform
To inject a fresh energy into the home loan category, and get New Zealanders excited and feeling confident about progressing with every aspect of their home buying journey, WiTH Collective, Linked by Isobar, has worked with ASB to launch a new platform to help Kiwis “Own That Home”.
Anzac luminary’s funeral in Auckland tomorrow
The funeral will be held in Auckland tomorrow of Anzac adman Glenn Rutherford, who passed away on Tuesday 19 July after an eight-month battle with cancer.
Arrivals & Departures: Aussies rule at Domino’s NZ
Global fast food chain Domino’s has appointed Brisbane-based Melody Livingstone to head its Australian and New Zealand marketing operations. Livingstone was formerly head of marketing at Aussie food delivery service provider YouFoodz.
