Seven weeks ago, DB Export, Colenso BBDO and Gull launched DB Export Brewtroleum – a clean-burning biofuel made from the yeast leftover after they finish brewing beer. Since then, a nation of men have rallied to the planet’s defence, selflessly committing themselves to drinking DB Export.
Cellphone OK in bed and dunny, but dinner’s a no-no
It’s OK to be online on the toilet but not at the dinner table and if you are having trouble getting your partner’s attention in bed it could well be because they are on their smartphone, according to a new survey on digital attitudes and etiquette.
A0 giant lands in Parnell’s creative heart
Street poster maestros Phantom have extended their new Super A0 format to a site in the “creative heart of old Parnell”, facing traffic headed towards the Eastern Bays from the central city and north-western motorway.
Arrivals & Departures: Working mum sings Ideas Shop praises, Sky taps 2nd woman for board role
Corporate PR agency Ideas Shop is “building its national profile” with the promotion of Amanda Woodbridge to a full partner role.
Rexona tackles the ABs
Just what the world needed – another grim, gritty, dark, determined spot from one of the All Blacks’ countless sponsors. This one was created by Spark PR & Activate and Curious, and directed by Miki Magasiva in all the usual locations (the Teps, the Viaduct and Eden Park).
NZME brings Coast FM to Whanganui
On Monday, NZME Radio will launch its Coast FM brand in Whanganui on 98.4 FM – the second NZME Radio network to arrive in larger provincial cities in just two days.
Arrivals & Departures: Simon Wilson steps back as Metro taps new ed
Bauer Media has appointed Susannah Walker as editor of Metro magazine, effective from the November issue. Walker takes over the role from Simon Wilson, who will step back to more of a fulltime senior writer role.
NZME brings hip hop to Gizzy
NZME Radio has launched its leading hip-hop and R’n’B brand Flava on 106.1 FM in Gisborne, effective Monday 31 August.
Kiwis on fire in Korea
Clemenger BBDO Wellington’s celebrated Mistakes TVC has taken out the US$10,000 Public Service Grand Prix at the 2015 AdStars Festival in Busan, South Korea.
Yahoo launches Tumblr NZ
Yahoo New Zealand has today announced the commercial launch of Tumblr in Australia and New Zealand, with ceo/founder David Karp visiting Sydney for the first time this week.
