The Comms Council and its partner NZME tomorrow (Friday) issue the entry call for the 2018 Beacon Awards.
bcg2, Mindshare, PPR combo for Nando’s
The major brand awareness campaign launched in October includes global creative and has been adapted for New Zealand, with a new education layer to help Kiwis better understand what Nando’s is all about and to get more of us to try its world-famous, grilled PERi-PERi chicken.
US creatives tick Ogilvy’s Newcops
Ogilvy’s NZ Police recruitment video Freeze continues to attract attention around the world – most recently yesterday in a global Bestads report, where a pair of up-and-coming American-based creatives named it a one of the five best new ads this week.
Arrivals & Departures: Marketo hires Jill Rowley as chief growth advisor
Leading global engagement marketing software/solutions provider Marketo has announced the appointment of Jill Rowley as chief growth advisor to expand the company’s digital sales transformation.
Arrivals & Departures: Y&R Wellington taps Fleur Head
Y&R has appointed Fleur Head as managing director in its Wellington office. Effectively, this is a new role (previous Wellington MD Tim Ellis left over a year ago, and is now head of client service at Shine).
Adshel fires up Live Day buying
Adshel has launched Day Buying, a scheme that offers advertisers the flexibility to buy Adshel Live’s entire digital roadside network of 223 screens in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton – by the day.
Rainger & Rolfe spreads the message for Auckland Zoo’s Bug Lab
East Auckland indie Rainger & Rolfe has crafted a new Auckland Zoo campaign to promote Bug Lab – a spectacular, immersive and interactive exhibition opening at the zoo on Wednesday 20 December.
Republik wins Fletcher Steel pitch
Freemans Bay indie Republik has won a two-way pitch (against fellow Auckland indie Federation) to manage the Fletcher Steel brand strategy and creative communications for their Dimond and Calder Stewart Roofing brands, effective immediately.
BC&F Dentsu gives its clients something to not leave out for Santa
Following previous years’ High St Whisky, Queen’s Ferry Gin, and Friendship Sake (a winner at this year’s Best Awards), BC&F Dentsu have unveiled their 2017 client Christmas gift: Spot X Spiced Rum.
Fake news?
In an orgy of pointless self-congratulation, Newstalk ZB has issued a media release announcing to the world that preachy morning host Leighton Smith would leave the network – in 12 months’ time!
