Distinguished arts & business journalist Nick Grant appears to have parted company with NBR – his editorial home for the past four years.
TBWA, PHD, Just One win pitch for ‘game-changing’ ANZ model (updated)
In a move ANZ Bank reckons will inspire the future of how big brands and agency partners interact and integrate, TBWA, PHD and (newly appointed) justONE have revealed their customised approach to creating the next generation of ANZ’s digital marketing in New Zealand – The Engine.
True, MBM, Sweet Shop help health society ‘Take Life Back’
Auckland indie True, with The Sweet Shop and media agency MBM have created a Southern Cross Health Society has launched a fresh brand platform, Take Life Back, urging Kiwis to reclaim “the things that are important to their health and wellbeing”.
NZME makes waves at four award shows

NZME enjoyed a strong run of award wins at last week’s NZ comms ceremonies, taking home honours at the NZ Radio Awards, Beacon Awards, Pride in Print Awards and the Voyager Media Awards.
Adshel sales team No 1 at the Beacons
Adshel NZ was named Media Sales Team of the Year at the 2018 Beacon Awards last Thursday (a result not included in the winners list supplied after the event).
Marketing Awards deadline looms

Time is running out to draft entries for the 2018 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards. Entries close at 5pm this Friday (18 May).
DAN staffers come to the charity party

Dentsu Aegis Network launched its annual volunteer initiative, One Day for Change, for the fifth consecutive year last Friday, with staff volunteering their time to support more than 40 different charity organisations in ANZ.
NZH/NZME & Stuff share the glory

More than 570 people gathered at Cordis Auckland on Friday for the Voyager Media Awards (formerly, the Canon Media Awards), to celebrate excellence in New Zealand journalism. Winners were selected from 335 finalists across 68 categories.
Redemption for Netflix cheaters

Colenso BBDO has set up a way for Netflix cheaters to find redemption and make things up with their friends/partners. It all goes live at 9am.
Colenso & DDB strike it rich in NYC

Colenso BBDO and DDB had another impressive performance at The One Club for Creativity’s 45th annual One Show in New York during the week and over the weekend.


