New Zealand independent music publisher Songbroker – founded by local legend Jan Hellriegel – launches its new export platform launches at Seafarers in Auckland on Wednesday 22 March to an audience including Minister of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Jacqui Dean.
NZME campaigns through at Global Media Awards
The NZ Herald and owner NZME have scored nods in the International News Media Association’s finalist list for the Global Media Awards.
Kiwi’s Gunn Report Cases for Creativity out now
London: The Gunn Report has released Cases for Creativity 2016, a round-up of the 15 campaigns that have achieved the highest accolade in advertising by winning both a Cannes Gold Lion for creativity and a Gold Effie award for effectiveness. Cases for Creativity is an annual study by NZ adman James Hurman, who won both during his years as strategic […]
UK adman in NZ to teach creative meeting techniques
Former UK planner Johnnie Moore, who now travels the globe teaching techniques for creative meetings & engagements, is now bringing the show to New Zealand.
Back to the future – Saatchi refreshes Toyota ‘Believe’
Toyota New Zealand has refreshed its enduring brand platform Believe in a likeable new campaign that celebrates Toyota’s belief in growing and supporting the best of Kiwi life.
Critics slam AWARD chair gender imbalance – but overlook the juries
The announcement from Australia’s premium creative show AWARD of its 110 strong jury for the 38th AWARD Awards in Sydney in May immediately drew heat because just one female was appointed to the six-member panel of category chairs.
NZ film techos launch new Blue Book, vote for new moniker
The NZ Film & Video Technicians Guild is changing its name to the Screen Industry Guild, following an endorsement from 89.3% of the 149 votes cast by a third of all NZ guild members in online poll.
Arrivals & Departures: OMD signs 10 recruits
OMD welcomes 10 new recruits this week to both its Auckland and Wellington offices as part of its pioneering graduate media programme. The scheme was developed to address the nationwide skills shortage agencies face when recruiting for media planning and buying roles.
Big (appropriately) creates World Masters Games campaign for Barfoot & Thompson
For 10 days from Friday 21 April to Sunday 30 April, some 25,000 athletes from around the globe will descend upon Auckland to compete in the 2017 World Masters Games, and enjoy all Auckland has to offer. That’s a lot of people! Barfoot & Thompson is the presenting sponsor and is celebrating the event coming to the city in a […]
America first – Upper Hutt second
Upper Hutt’s community engagement programme My Upper Hutt got a shot in the arm after teaming up with Wellington agency Crestani Communications to make its own America First online video.
