Qrious, the big data business borne out of Spark Ventures, has announced it is making a push into the marketing sector to help businesses, agencies and government transform their marketing with knowledge and insights from customer data.
Global win for DAN NZ media shop
After a competitive pitch, Fletcher Building has appointed Auckland-based Dentsu Aegis media agency Vizeum New Zealand to manage its media strategy, planning and buying globally.
Bauer unveils Nadia
Nadia Lim – celebrity cook, qualified dietitian, entrepreneur and mother – can now add publishing to her growing list of achievements with the launch of her new magazine, Nadia, which hits all magazine retailers today.
Colenso, Special, Strategy, TBWA, RUN star at Best Design Awards
Two Auckland ad agencies – Colenso BBDO and Special Group – were among the stars at the Best Design Awards, unveiled on Friday night.
Dave King on the move?
Rumours are flying across the Tasman that Dave King, the ECD of Innocean Sydney will leave the agency at the end of the month. At press time, his destination was unknown.
Arrivals & Departures: TRA signs Roger MacDonnell
Auckland & Wellington-based TRA – which bills itself as NZ’s largest independent insights agency – has appointed Auckland ad legend Roger MacDonnell to its board of directors.
Kiwi creatives aim to fire up US voters
Kiwi creatives Ben Polkinghorne and Scott Kelly, now at Wieden + Kennedy London, have joined an ambitious campaign to convince Americans of the need to vote at their upcoming election.
AWARD School NZ taps Gigi Lee, Ryan Hobbs & Lucy Galbraith
AWARD School Australasia has named Gigi Lee its top student at New Zealand’s 2016 AWARD School graduation ceremony, in Auckland last week. Ryan Hobbs was #2, and Lucy Galbraith finished the course at #3.
Media welcome for Dylan’s Nobel win
Bob Dylan has won his ultimate accolade – the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. The announcement came from the Swedish Academy at mid-morning NZ time today.
Ad2one signs ANZ edition of science bible
Auckland-based digital advertising sales company Ad2one has unveiled a partnership with National Geographic to manage ad sales for nationalgeographic.com and nationalgeographic.com.au’s New Zealand audience.