Parnell corporate comms shop One Plus One has added nib to its roster of clients, after winning the business in a pitch against unnamed competitors.
Five London finalist spots for BBDO NZ
Aotearoa’s BBDO twins Colenso & Clemenger are through to the finals of the London International Awards in several categories – the only NZ shops to feature this year.
Yellow aims high with brand refresh
Led by newly appointed ceo *Darren Linton, a veteran of business disruption and the former head of international marketing for Universal Pictures, Yellow has just launched a brand refresh to better reflect the brand’s digital-first identity.
NZME wins rare recognition for its open mind

NZME is justifiably spreading the word on its achievement as the first media company in New Zealand to be awarded the Rainbow Tick, acknowledging its active effort to be a diverse, innovative and inclusive organisation.
Voiced by Sam Neill, mate!
Campaign Asia-Pacific has followed up on its recent two-star review of Grey Lynn indie True’s Katie Holmes/Cuba Gooding Jr Air NZ inflight safety video – with no less than a five-star take on the agency’s work, including its latest (the one with the animated Kiwi, Pete, voiced by Sam Neill).
Arrivals & Departures: iProspect welcomes global talent
iProspect New Zealand has made two key senior hires, welcoming Nicola Yates as head of paid media and Falk Werner to its downtown Auckland home as digital performance director.
Fuse & OMD add spice to McDonald’s with Snap Ads
McDonald’s has added heat to the release of its Spicy Shaker Fries using a new, custom Snapchat geofilter and 10-second Snap Ads.
Five hits for Chemistry in New Orleans
Westhaven-based integrated indie agency Chemistry Interaction has won five prizes at the 2017 DMA International Echo Awards in New Orleans.
Coming Attraction: Alibaba at Ad:Tech 2017 Auckland

Auckland’s upcoming annual IAB Ad:Tech marketing & media technology conference promises to shine more light on the arrival in NZ of Alibaba and the immense opportunities this opens up for NZ on the Chinese market.
Arrivals & Departures: FCB promotes ‘much-loved’ suit
FCB has announced the promotion of Jane Wardlaw to the position of head of account management, replacing Matt Scott. Wardlaw, who has worked at the agency for over 15 years, most recently held the title of group account director for Mitre 10.