Two campaigns demonstrating the real impact public relations can have on social change share the Supreme Award in the 2017 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards, celebrated in Christchurch last night.
Arrivals & Departures: MBM strengthens the front bench
New Zealand’s largest indie media agency MBM has made significant changes, drawing on expertise and performance from within to cement in place a new-look, five-strong management team.
Witherspoon v Bieber: What celebrities can teach NZ about social media marketing strategy
Reese Witherspoon’s engaging posts resoundingly beat Justin Bieber’s large following when it comes to impact on Kiwis on social media, according to new research from Kantar TNS New Zealand.
Google tracks credit cards to prove ads work

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26: Google is to use billions of credit card transactions in an effort to prove that ads shown to users are driving purchase – even in offline stores – in a move that has sparked criticism for its impact on user privacy.
Eden Park takes a punt on small Christchurch agency
Christchurch-based boutique shop Q Brand Agency is celebrating the launch of its latest campaign – the branding of the Our Neighbourhood project for Auckland’s Eden Park.
Zane Furtado won IAB in a walk
Acquire Online programmatic director Zane Furtado last night walked away from the inaugural IAB Awards dinner at Motat with the Grand Prix tucked under his belt – the result of a strong performance the Senior Ad-Ops category.
The Hits brings good news to Kaikoura

NZME’s The Hits network is extending its reach into Kaikoura, the picturesque South Island town still cut off by landslides from the last year’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
MPA unveils ‘holistic’ online tool for media strategists
The Magazine Publishers Association is looking to provide a more holistic view of the reach of magazine brands through a new online tool, dubbed Magazine 360°.
Adshel expands national digital roadside network
Adshel New Zealand has announced the expansion of its Adshel Live digital street furniture network, with the phased roll-out of 70 additional screens for the next two months, commencing today.
Colenso & Anchor taste success with poems about milk
Dairy brand Anchor New Zealand has tasted the success of appealing to a young audience with its latest campaign, Milk Slams – three poems written about milk, designed to inspire teenagers to create their own definition of strength.