Terminal velocity

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APN Outdoor engaged global researcher Millward Brown to produce The Airport Economy – an in-depth study looking at Auckland Airport and how it does business. This report – a follow-up to last year’s The Attention Economy – is out now, and will be introduced to the agency market later this week.

The NZ affiliate of the Millward Brown network is Colmar Brunton. The video (above) catches the reactions of Colenso’s Nick Garrett, Y&R’s ’s Nicky Greville, Contageon’s Richard Thompson to the latest airport offerings.

Candy for the eyes … and ears

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The dancing jaffas in the chocolate fusion cookup in DDB’s new TVC for Cadbury are eye-catching enough to cut through the TV clutter. But what gives this commercial a real edge are the perfect match of the visuals with the smooth, breezy, melodic soundtrack emanating from Wellington progressive indie rock band the Phoenix Foundation.

The shame game

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Clemenger Wellington has veered away from the NZTA’s usual format of potent little dramas, introducing animation to the mix in a new cinema commercial, Knock Knock.

Heineken taps Jonah Lomu

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Rugby World Cup partner Heineken has enlisted Jonah Lomu – still the holder of the world record for RWC tries (15) – and South Africa’s RWC 2007 winning captain John Smit to help launch the next phase in its tournament campaign.