The NZ office of global media agency Vizeum (part of the Dentsu Aegis Network) has been appointed by Red Bull for all media strategy, planning and buying duties across New Zealand following a competitive pitch.
Tui Catch a Million sparkles in Oz
Activation agency ApolloNation Auckland has won two Gold awards and one Silver for the Tui Catch a Million campaign at the APMA (Australasian Promotional Marketing Association) Star Awards, which were held in Sydney last Thursday.
O&M revisits NZ’s Golden Holden era
Holden looks back at some of its much loved vehicles with a nod to the future in a new TVC as part of an integrated celebration of the brand that will roll out over the coming months.
Back to the Reel thing
Quentin Tarantino, Bob Weinstein, Ben Afflick and J J Abrams have joined other global directors to make long-term commitments to using cinema film supplied by the last chemical film company left standing in the world – Kodak.
Arrivals & Departures
Talbot takes over as Dylan Harrison turns to film: DDB Sydney ECD Dylan Harrison is set to depart the agency after over three years in the role to pursue his passion for directing, joining Filmgraphics Entertainment, reports Campaign Brief Australia. Recently appointed DDB Sydney Chief Creative Officer Toby Talbot will take over Harrison’s duties.
Columnist: Plucky little Israel now pitiless avenger
Also catching our eye in the latest Herald on Sunday was a remarkably even-handed piece on the Israeli-Gaza conflict, from one of the paper’s best columnists, Paul Thomas.
How to find special articles on this site
M+AD has set up a Widget on the home page to take readers direct to all special features published on the site (including the latest TV Top 10, and recent Q+A with Phantom Billstickers’ Dan Collins).
Sparks flies
Saatchi & Saatchi and Spark have unveiled their new brand platform, Never Stop Starting, over the weekend.
The Pond launches young creatives project
The Pond is seeking to take the hard yards out of finding, vetting, and hiring fresh, young creative talent with a new programme called Up & Comers.
Barking up the radio tree
It seems Colenso BBDO weren’t barking mad when they created a radio station just for dogs. The agency’s creation, K9FM for Pedigree, has received a lot of attention – including a Silver Lion at this year’s Cannes festival.
