Paris-based Epica has announced its shortlisted entries for the 2015 awards. The shortlist was compiled by votes from leading global marketing journalists (including M+AD ed David Gapes).
Film Construction duo ‘apprehend’ NZ for Hyundai & Shine
Film Construction director Perry Bradley and chief European Hyundai designer Thomas Burkle apprehend the wondrous NZ environment in FC’s latest TVC for Hyundai and Shine.
String Theory taps Argentina for labour of love
Argentine art & motion studio Plenty has collaborated with Auckland brand agency String Theory to create a short film, We Need To Talk About Alice, to raise awareness of charity book website Good Books. The short film coincides with the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Trust Craigs? Sure can!
Parnell-based creative agency Rainger & Rolfe have crafted a digitally driven, brand positioning and activation campaign designed to communicate Craigs Investment Partners commitment to personalisation.
Sugar&Partners enlist Roberta Flack for Daikin
Following extensive research with Australian and New Zealand consumers, Daikin Australasia has developed and launched a new brand campaign, The Best Air Anywhere, created by Sugar&Partners and shot by Chris Dudman of Robber’s Dog, featuring Roberta Flack’s The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
Jack Black & Clooney launch Nespresso’s latest in NZ today
Nespresso has cast a new leading man to star alongside brand ambassador George Clooney for the latest communication campaign out of Europe. Playing himself, in the hotly anticipated 10th episode of the advertising saga, is Jack Black, bringing a new twist to the latest instalment.
Cinema launch for ‘chilling’ FCB ad
Young FCB creative team Lennie Galloway & Thomas Gledhill today launch their chilling campaign for Parkinson’s Awareness Week in Val Morgan cinemas.
Star director shoots new driveway safety ad
bcg2 and Mediacom’s big new injury-prevention campaign for Safekids Aotearoa has been launched by Ann Weaver (Safekids Aotearoa director), ACC minister Nikki Kaye and ACC ceo Scott Pickering at an event at Oranga Community Centre in Onehunga, Auckland.
Mind over matter?
V Energy, with a little help from their friends at Colenso and OMD, pushed the boundaries of possibility at a two-day stunt where mental strength and technology meet.
Legends heads for the provinces
Clemenger BBDO is aiming at Kiwis in the provinces with its latest Legends campaign – a series of social videos starring popular NZ social media personality Jimi Jackson and his arsenal of alter egos.

