FCB and Herne Bay film co LS Productions have shot a new brand campaign for Noel Leeming – the retailer’s first foray into TV since its $5 million rebrand in 2014. The first new spot continues the Maximise Your Machine mantra of the 2014 campaign.
Big Christchurch agencies merge
Christchurch agencies Simpatico Advertising and Strategy Design & Advertising have merged – under the Strategy Group banner. There were no redundancies, and staff from both companies are settling in to the refurbished Strategy House – a heritage site that’s now the oldest building (originally a pub) still standing in downtown Christchurch.
Massey taps FCB
Massey University has appointed FCB as its new creative and media services partner, taking over from incumbent Tracta Napier.
Snakk signs with US mobile ad-tech giant
Snakk Media Limited (NXT: SNK) has unveiled a strategic partnership with US mobile ad-tech company UberMedia to exclusively distribute its in-app social, interest, and geo-location mobile advertising products in Australia, NZ and Southeast Asia.
Strong Kiwi jury team for AWARD
The Australasian Writers & Art Directors Association (AWARD) has appointed three prominent Kiwi creatives to chair the AWARD 2016 judging panel in Sydney, plus another 10 Kiwi senior creatives who will sit on category juries.
Yet another global accolade for Colenso
US/UK/Brazil/Singapore quarterly print magazine Contagious is the latest global creative outfit to heap praise on Colenso BBDO, naming the NZ agency the No.1 advertising agency in the world.
Story rocks 7 Sharp in early Newshub ratings
485,600 (5+ cume) Kiwis tuned in to the first Newshub Live at 6pm bulletin last night – 1 26% increase on the daily February audience, according to a MediaWorks release out this morning.
AWARD School NZ taps DDB’s Colliver
DDB creative director Brett Colliver has again been appointed to head the 2016 AWARD School in New Zealand.
Whybin launches ANZ contactless payments campaign
Whybin\TBWA has launched a new ANZ Bank campaign to promote its goMoney Wallet, a service that enables customers to make contactless payments with a tap of a compatible Android smartphone.
Colenso fires up the Backyard BK
Colenso has helped Burger King launch a new summer campaign that aims to turn the nation’s BBQs into Backyard Burger Kings – and prove real burgers are cooked over real flames.