FCB has fallen back on the tried and true to get Vodafone’s new Xmas commercial to the masses. The ad stars James Rolleston – without the likeable smartarse element. This time around he’s pure Christmassy schmaltz.
K9 vending machine makes a bow-wow
Mt Wellington-based product sampling/brand activation agency The in Group has been taking its Purina Beneful dog-vending machine on the road, visiting public parks in Wellington and Christchurch – and coming to Auckland in February.
Sonny Bill gets social for adidas
adidas has launched a social media campaign across Australia & New Zealand featuring brand ambassador Sonny Bill Williams. The ads are striking – but formulaic.
Brandspank gets in THE ZONE
Brandspank Auckland has created a new brand that aims to represent the aspirations of SKY TV’s newest channel, THE ZONE. The Auckland agency won the contract to create the brand imagery after a competitive pitch.
The Drill Robot executes a waltz
FCB has launched a new Mitre 10 web film to celebrate Mitre 10Tool Month. The video, currently screening on Mitre 10’s Facebook page, features the Drill Robot and some fancy dance moves.
Spice girls a winner for Kiwi director
The Sweet Shop’s Steve Ayson – a Kiwi who was an agency creative before reinventing himself as a film director – has been honoured in the UK for a global Old Spice commercial. His tvc Momsong was named Television Commercial of the Year at the Shots Awards, held at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, London.
Tips to keep you out of the kaka this summer
Launching for summer, New Zealand Post and Māori Television have produced three water safety commercials with an important message – kia maanu, kia ora (stay afloat, stay alive).
Talking turkey
Retail specialist .99’s new Christmas TVC for New World, currently on air, is a charming, well-put together spot – the understated performance from the young woman is priceless. The bearded gent, Noel (geddit?), is pretty good, too.
Angus Hennah taps Ladi6 for O&M swansong
Rebel Sport’s new brand TVC was written by Ogilvy & Mather ECD Angus Hennah – one of his last pieces of work for the agency before his resignation (“to seek new challenges in 2015) takes effect.
.99 & Blood Cancer NZ search for a cure
Creative retail agency specialist .99; and Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand are giving New Zealanders an innovative way to raise money for blood cancer research – one that doesn’t cost a single cent.
