Tiger beer’s new global brand campaign was launched with a fanfare across New Zealand last night, out of PHD Media NZ. The Uncaged campaign aims to shine a spotlight on creative young people who are making a positive impact in the world – particularly in Asia-Pacific.
VMO Work snares half a million NZ professionals
Leading NZ workplace media & content network VMO Work has broken the NZ half-million professional-worker audience milestone, according to the latest data.
Marketing Association unveils new board
The Marketing Association has appointed two new members to its board – KiwiBank marketing GM Regan Savage, and Sealord GM Stuart Yorson. Fronde COO Emma Watson has been reappointed.
Michael Rebelo steps up as Havas man takes over Saatchi Sydney ceo role
Onetime Saatchi & Saatchi Wellington GM Michael Rebelo has announced his departure after six years at the helm of Saatchi Sydney. He is passing the ceo mantle over to newly appointed successor, Anthony Gregorio.
Aussie import makes good
How many media companies have an arts specialist? “We do,” proclaims Phantom Billboards managing partner/chief billsticker Robin McDonnell, proudly.
Y&R Engage wins Gold & Silver at APAC media fest
Y&R Engage has picked up a Gold and a Silver at the APAC division of the Festival of Media in Singapore for the agency’s hardcore Apocalypse Steve Hansen – Don’t Lose Your Biscuit campaign.
Assignment kickstarts TVNZ’s Commonwealth Games campaign
Assignment has launched TVNZ’s Stop:Watch campaign for the network’s coverage of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The TV component of the campaign was produced by TVNZ Blacksand.
Music supervisor/producer Karyn Rachtman opens Mind Your Music in NZ
This week M+AD’s own Kelly Lucas had breakfast with the “Queen of Soundtracks” Karyn Rachtman – originally from Hollwood, now resident in Auckland. The setting was the sunny deck at Rachtman’s home on Waiheke Island.
Arrivals & Departures: Comms Council taps Sam Osborne
The Comms Council has announced the appointment of Mindshare managing director Samantha Osborne to the position of Chair for the Media Committee.
Clemenger Wellington & Colenso make the cut at AdFest
Clemenger BBDO Wellington and Colenso BBDO Auckland are through overnight to the second round of finalists for AdFest 2018 in Bankok.
