MediaWorks has appointed Mark David as chief commercial officer. “The CCO role is a key part of our executive team reflecting a broad commercial remit and a focus on customer outcomes,” said MediaWorks ceo Mark Weldon.
Workplace safety in focus
The NZ Advertising Producers Group is to host an information evening in association with CAANZ, ANZA, the Technicians Guild, Screensafe & Film Auckland to provide information to about safety compliance.
Green light for WPP-STW merger
The merger between Australia’s STW Group and global network WPP has been approved by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission in the wake of the WPP’s move to take a controlling interest in the Australian-based business it has partnered for 17 years.
Arrivals & Departures: Adshel beefs up, cool hand Luke hits town
Adshel NZ general manager Nick Vile has announced two appointments to the Adshel team as the company prepares for strong digital growth in 2016.
Smartphones conquer NZ
Nielsen has found that 3.1 million New Zealanders spend the equivalent of two workings days online each week. Nearly three quarters (73%) use at least two devices on a weekly basis and nearly two in five (39%) use at least three.
Team entries OK
Bad hair day for Djokovic
On court, Novak Djokovic is some tennis player – sadly, on screen his performances are woeful. Proof of this can be seen in Djokovic’s laughable attempts to act the part of renowned ’80s tennis brat John McInroe for a good cause – World Vision.
DDB to meet CAANZ over NZ role in global awards cutbacks (updated)
DDB NZ & Australia ceo Marty O’Halloran says his agency’s plans to cut back on expensive global awards show entries will also extend to some NZ awards events.
DDB NZ & Australia to cut back on global awards (updated)
DDB NZ & Australia chairman/ceo Marty O’Halloran says DDB offices in Auckland and Sydney will save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year by cutting back its entries to global awards shows.
VW taps FCB for NZ Olympic plans
With just 200 days until the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Volkswagen New Zealand has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the New Zealand Olympic Committee.