NZ picked up five gongs – a gold, two silvers and two bronzes – at the London International Awards in Las Vegas. Four, including the gold, went to Colenso BBDO, while Wellington sibling Clemenger BBDO scored NZ’s only other metal – a silver.
Lotus Awards entry call
The Adfest 2016 Lotus Awards has issued its call for entries. The 19th edition of this big Asian show will be held 16-19 March 2016 in Pattaya, Thailand (the theme is Creative Intelligence).
A script with guts
Film Construction director Mick Andrews has shot a spot for Oceania Healthcare, out of Parnell agency Rainger & Rolfe.
The Sweet Shop through at Epica
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).
iSite adds digital screens in Christchurch & Auckland
iSite Media is establishing five new sites for its AURA digital billboards – including expansion into Christchurch. This more than doubles the existing iSite portfolio, which now offers a combined reach of 330,000 people over a two-week period.
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.
Rugby the winner on the day
FCB has won October’s Newspaper Ad of the Month for its Prime TV Stadium NZ ad. Judges Paul White (AUT), Rod Prosser (JWT) and Danny Brown (Federation) said: “This is a great simple idea with good use of colour. You see the ad, and instantly understand it. Well done – the nation was watching.”
MDS team tastes Blood
This year, MDS AdSchool team Jake O’Driscoll & Sylvia Humphries became Cannes Future Lions finalists, won the Visa Future of Payment competition, scored a Crowbar win – and now they’re off to Sydney on Friday to join 28 other lucky creatives from Australia at the D&AD New Blood Workshop – Brief to Broadcast.
Arrivals & Departures: New digital talent agent reporting for duty, ma’am (plus 5 Spectre tickets to give away)
The name’s Blakely, Ross Blakely. He may not have a licence to kill, but new Pond digital agent Ross Blakely most definitely has a license to thrill with his insights into digital recruitment and a stellar line-up of talent.
Gunn wants YOU
The Gunn Report is seeking nominations from NZ advertising professionals for its latest creation – The 100 Best Commercials of the 21st Century. So Far.
