The hard-working team at M+AD will – like the rest of New Zealand – be taking the day off on Monday … this year’s Queen’s Birthday holiday.
MEC New Zealand unaffected by global GroupM merger
The global merger announced in New York overnight between WPP media agencies MEC and Maxus will have little or no effect in NZ, according to MEC managing director Chris Riley.
Sugar snares TV rentals giant from Aussie agency
Indie creative agency Sugar&Partners has won the Australia & New Zealand business of Mr Rental in Australia & NZ.
Y&R puts the TAB back in the game
The TAB, with the help of Y&R and MBM, has launched a major new campaign to reposition the brand in the eyes of Kiwis.
Campbell+Co wins new clients with integrated approach
Parnell-based comms agency Campbell+Co report that they’ve had a busy start to the year with a rapidly growing client portfolio. Recent account wins include Cathay Pacific, Aesop, Magnum, NZ Post, and Love & Co, reinforcing the agency’s strong presence in the premium lifestyle sector.
Arrivals & Departures: Adshel taps two for Auckland
Adshel has appointed two new account managers to its Auckland sales team to support the growth the business is experiencing.
oOh! expands interactive screen network
oOh!media has announced an expansion of its full motion digital and classic advertising network in New Zealand to 50 major shopping centres following new agreements in Hamilton, Christchurch and Auckland.
99 puts the utility back in one of NZ’s favourite utes
99’s new campaign for Mazda’s iconic BT-50 kicked into gear last weekend with a 30-second spot starring comedian Jesse Griffin and actor Tammy Davis (Outrageous Fortune).
Arrivals & Departures: Yellow signs Marcus Wild
Citing a rapid expansion of its online business, digital & directory services company Yellow has appointed Marcus Wild to the “key senior role” of marketing manager – content & creative, with responsibility for building the company’s marketing and content platform for SMEs and consumers.
NZ Social Media Awards entry call
Entries are now open for the 2017 New Zealand Social Media Awards, aka the #NZSMAs (formerly known as the #SMCAKLs). This year’s event will be NZ’s biggest ever celebration of social media talent,” says the ceo/organiser, Auckland-based digital designer/entrepreur Julian A Waters.
