The Public Relations Institute (PRINZ) has announced 21 finalists for its 41st annual industry awards from a record 68 entries.
Arrivals & Departures
Beat taps James Boult: Grey Lynn-based PR agency Beat Communications has appointed James Boult as senior account director, and a principal in the business. The appointment comes on the back of the agency’s move towards a full service communications offering rather just traditional PR.
44 entries – but no Kiwi judges
NZ agencies have submitted 44 entries to the 2015 Asian Marketing Effectiveness & Strategy Awards (better known as the AMES). Australian agencies came to the party with 72 entries.
Work puts macro lens to work for Kia Sorento (updated)
Work Communications and Kia Motors have released the first of a series of new 30-second TVCs for the new Sorento SUV.
DDB declined to pitch for sometime client
DDB has contacted M+AD asking us to update yesterday’s report that DDB was the incumbent on Carpet Court (www.mad-daily.com/99-wins-flooring-giant-from-ddb).
Aussies 27-NZ 12 in latest finalist tally
Colenso BBDO scored all three of New Zealand’s finalists when The One Show released its third shortlist – in Direct, Interactive, Mobile and Radio overnight.
Designworks wins big hotel contract
Designworks Christchurch has been appointed to the largest interior design hotel project currently in New Zealand.
.99 wins flooring giant from DDB
Retail specialist agency .99 has picked up the creative account for NZ flooring retail chain Carpet Court, after a pitch against unnamed agencies. The incumbent was DDB.
DDB and Barnes Catmur win Gold in Singapore
DDB NZ and Barnes Catmur & Friends both won Gold at the APAC Effie Awards in Singapore on Friday – and DDB got a nose out in front with a third in the Agency of the Year category. DDB and Barnes Catmur also scored two Silvers, followed by Y&R and Clemenger BBDO Wellington with one Silver apiece.
OOH sees ‘vibrant’ start to 2015
The Outdoor Media Association of NZ reports another period of strong growth for the sector with the release of Q1 2015 revenue figures today. Gross media revenue for the industry increased by 9% over the same period in 2014, reaching $17.2 million for the quarter.
