APN Outdoor announced this morning it will be shortly releasing results from a study that uncovers how consumers in New Zealand move, think, feel and respond to outdoor advertising.
Botab 2014 – the bands
CAANZ and Flying Fish have named the eight agency bands to contest the 2014 Battle of the Ad Bands (which also celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles visit to NZ).
Visiting hours – around the clock
TVNZ has shot four short videos to promote its Ondemand screening of hit women’s prison drama series, Orange is the New Black. Season two will air later in the year on TV2.
Promotion for Healthy Food Guide ed
Independent publisher Healthy Life Media has promoted the founding editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine, Niki Bezzant, to the new role of Editor in Chief, responsible for the content and direction of the company’s three brands: Healthy Food Guide, Green Ideas and Allergy Today.
Smoke signals
To spread the anti-smoking message to a broad audience, Māori Television and Quitline revisited the creative style pioneered by NZTA & Clemenger in their much-awarded anti-pot driving campaign, featuring kids lampooning their parents’ dodgy behaviour.
NZ VFX shop signs Aussie colourists
Ponsonby VFX house Blockhead has signed some of Australia’s top colourists for representation in NZ.
Arrivals & Departures
Four new faces at Chemistry Interaction: Auckland integrated indie agency Chemistry Interaction has hired four new staff members to help service new business wins from Blue Wing Honda, Sovereign, Fairview and Chevron. Three of the new arrivals are in creative, and one in client service.
Arrivals & Departures
Kelly Addis returns to lead new Auckland agency: Zoo Auckland has recently opened its doors in Mt Eden, marking the Melbourne agency’s first international venture. The Auckland agency will be headed by Kelly Addis, formerly based in Melbourne, and whose role has expanded to Auckland/Melbourne CEO.
Andy Blood moves closer to Colenso
Celebrated Auckland-based creative Andy Blood has joined Colenso BBDO – apparently as a freelancer.
Carey Hart suits up for Hallenstein Brothers
Hallenstein Brothers have launched their innovative High Performance Suit range with a TVC fronted by Carey Hart, motocross legend and husband of the singer Pink.
