A modest showing for New Zealand in the shortlist out of Paris for the 2017 Epica Awards, with just two entries making it through – for Colenso BBDO and Augusto.
PHD NZ rolls out first digital TVC campaign exclusive to connected devices (updated)
PHD New Zealand has matched the changing video habits of Heineken drinkers with what it calls “New Zealand’s first 100% connected television (CTV) ad campaign”.
Full house for Colenso in Vegas
A standout showing by NZ agencies at the London International Awards over the weekend in Las Vegas – again the star was Colenso BBDO, which mined Gold with three different clients, plus one Silver, five Bronzes and three finalist spots.
FCB wins Farmers brand work
Farmers has engaged FCB to focus on evolving their brand strategy, the initial manifestation of which will be a new brand TV ad for Christmas – the first of this style of advertising for the iconic Kiwi retailer.
Putin for Cannes?
Dan Robins, the Australia and New Zealand head of programmatic and data at Spotify, says the Russian Facebook efforts should be entered into the 2018 Cannes Lions.
Good vibrations
Tip Top ice cream has launched a new creative platform, Good to Share, with a 30-second brand film, OOH and digital from Colenso BBDO.
New advertisers drive double-digit Outdoor growth
Outdoor advertising revenue for the first nine months of 2017 has reached just over $85 million – 24% ahead of the same period last year. September stood out, reaching $11.3 million – the second highest month on record.
Deloitte unveils its Top 200 Business Awards finalists
The finalists of the 2017 Deloitte Top 200 Awards have been announced. The awards, which celebrate excellence in business, will be held on Thursday 23 November at Spark Arena in Auckland.
Gamer Sensei wins Dreamhack
Gamer Sensei – the esports coaching startup based in the US, but founded in NZ – has launched a Hearthstone pro team. And in the squad’s first ever competitive event, Dreamhack Denver, Team Gamer Sensei took home both 1st and 3rd place.
New York Festivals Ad Awards issues 2018 entry call
The 60th New York Festivals International Advertising Awards is now accepting entries for its 2018 competition – one of the world’s top creative shows.
