New Zealand’s advertising and marketing industry professionals gathered at The Langham Auckland last night to recognise and celebrate the country’s most effective marketing campaigns at the 2017 NZ Effie Awards, organised by the Commercial Communications Council in association with TVNZ.
Arrivals & Departures: Clems Sydney ceo quits
After nine years at the helm of Clemenger BBDO Sydney, Andy Pontin has decided to step down as ceo over the next six months. However, he will continue with the agency well into 2018 to ensure a seamless transition to his replacement.
Monday cancelled!
Whatever you do on Monday – don’t go near the office! It’s Labour Day, an historic marker in New Zealand commemorating the struggle for an eight-hour working day.
Marketo powers up with AI (updated)
Global engagement marketing software provider Marketo has unveiled a suite of new and enhanced solutions to allow NZ marketers to engage more effectively with their customers.
Assignment challenges Dulux report
Reports that Dulux has appointed Assignment Group “to work on its creative account in the local market” should be taken with a grain of salt.
BC&FD adds lustre to Golden Crunch
Simplot have teamed up with the BC&F Dentsu crew to put a fresh spin on their deliciously moreish, Birds Eye Golden Crunch chips.
Ogilvy media snares 100% of Countdown
Ogilvy Media NZ has expanded its contract with Countdown to include all media strategy and buying activity, making Ogilvy the supermarket chain’s sole media partner.
DAN digital shop wins NZ franchise pitch

Auckland-based creative digital agency Little Giant Linked by Isobar has been awarded business from two of New Zealand’s most successful franchise operations – Green Acres and Hire-a-Hubby.
Reaching the right reporters

Four times each year, a questionnaire from Netmedia lands in the M+AD Inbox, seeking an update on our people, our addresses and workflow details. Two minutes later, we return the completed form to Netmedia, and a few minutes after that our contact details are available to the business world.
Get your gladrags on – tonight is Effies night

The 2017 Effie Awards and gala dinner, held by the Comms Council in association with TVNZ, are on tonight at The Langham.