“I noticed you were kindly promoting the British jobseeker this week and was wondering if you could publish my unique offering,” writes Auckland creative Phil Parsonage.
Halloween filmmaker wants a TVC gig
It’s Halloween – and PR practitioner Jade Alexander, of Alexander PR Parnell believes this short film (above) could herald the arrival of a future art director or creative director.
Wendy’s brings tough guys to tears
Wendy’s is cranking up the heat with its spicy new Ghost Pepper burger and accompanying campaign from Augusto.
Ex-boss nod for Andrew Scott as he exits TBWA to start new shop
After nine years with TBWA Australia and New Zealand, the agency’s Auckland executive director Andrew Scott is leaving to launch a new agency, Scott & Partners. He leaves with generous praise from his former boss ringing in his ears.
… replaced by Catherine Harris
Saatchi Sydney’s Catherine Harris will join TBWA\Auckland as managing director in December, effectively replacing executive director Andrew Scott, who has left to create his own agency (preceding story).
The Net gravitates towards smartphones
Mobile devices will account for 75% of global internet use next year, according to Zenith Asia Pacific’s new Mobile Advertising Forecasts report.
Phil Clemas returns to the outdoor stage
Former APN Outdoor general manager Phil Clemas and his sales manager Kent Harrison are about to formally re-enter the Outdoor space at the helm of a new media operator.
‘Extraordinary’ folio wins 2016 NZ photo awards
New Zealand’s most prestigious natural photography prize, New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year, was last night claimed by Christchurch photojournalist Iain McGregor.
Film Construction duo’s short film takes off in Texas
Film Construction rising stars Harriett Maire and Ferris Bradley have seen their short film, Lani’s Space, chosen as one of 15 finalists for Cinespace – a new short film competition created by NASA and the Houston Cinema Arts Festival.
Brit jobseeker takes the M+AD route
“My name’s Josh – and I’m arriving in New Zealand this November,” writes Joshua Marshall from the UK. “I’m a creative video producer with five years’ experience, passionate about short-form online content.