Fairfax Media’s Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Stuff.co.nz have announced a launch partnership with Facebook in Australia & New Zealand to continue the social media platform’s global rollout of its Instant Articles programme.
2016 entry call
CAANZ has issued the entry call for the 2016 Beacon Awards (formerly the Media Awards). The entry process closes on Tuesday 23 February – but late entries will be accepted (with a fee) up to Thursday 25 February.
Facebook smooths path for Kiwi SMBs
Eighty percent of Kiwis using Facebook are connected to a small-medium business, according to new data from the social networking site. Now Facebook is introducing new features to help SMBs manage communications with customers.
Arrivals & Departures: Goodoil taps drones dude, Yellow signs Kiwi expat for CMO role
Goodoil Sydney has signed Justin McMillan to its directors roster for representation in NZ & Australia. McMillan is an experienced commercials director, whose cv includes branded content and documentaries.
CAANZ introduces new design categories
Five new design categories have been added to NZ’s premier creative advertising awards show – Design 360, Brand Experience/Environmental, User Experience, and Product Design Tech & Non-Tech – for next year’s Axis Awards at Vector Arena.
Arrivals & Departures: O&M taps senior talent
Ogilvy & Mather has appointed two senior people – Anita Waugh and Paul Pritchard – as part of its mission to introduce top-tier talent to its ranks.
R’n’R wins Otago Uni
Parnell-based Rainger & Rolfe has won the $1.5 million Otago University creative account following a lengthy pitch.
Colenso stars for NZ at B&T
Colenso BBDO is the only NZ agency to taste success at the B&T Awards in Melbourne on Friday, winning State Agency of the Year (NZ) and Experiential Agency of the Year.
Spark PHD retains Mercedes-Benz
Spark PHD has been reappointed to handle media planning and buying for Mercedes-Benz in New Zealand, effective immediately. The appointment follows a competitive pitch which included agencies from Publicis and WPP.
Sweet surrender (Updated)
New Zealand’s best-selling cider brand Old Mout, with Colenso BBDO and Spark PHD, have launched a dry-style cider aimed squarely at beer-drinking males.
