NEW YORK, Today: Marty O’Halloran is stepping down from his role as global ceo of DDB Worldwide – not DDB New York, as stated in error In M+AD Daily on Friday. He will continue as chairman.
Colenso and Special shine in Cannes
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Two New Zealand creative agencies have been ranked among the world’s best by the Cannes Lions, cementing their position as global heavyweights, according to a Daniel Dunkley report in BusinessDesk.
The NZ Podcast Awards 2023: Celebrating three years of podcast excellence
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Entries have opened for the 3rd New Zealand Podcast Awards. Presenter Duncan Garner said: “We’ve received submissions from over 600 Kiwi podcasters, a testament to the vibrant podcasting landscape in Aotearoa.
Pead continues to grow with two new recruits
AUCKLAND, Today: Aotearoa’s full-service communications/PR agency Pead has two new team members working across digital, social and corporate practice areas – Ash Stevens and Emily Sayes.
Clemenger Group NZ reports 8.3% gender pay gap, commits to public voluntary reporting
AUCKLAND, Today: Clemenger Group NZ is reporting its gender pay gap in New Zealand publicly for the first time today, the company says in a statement released this morning.
Plastic in politics: The signs are troubling
AUCKLAND, Today: One of New Zealand’s top outdoor providers is making a stand against the wastage of materials used in most current electoral outdoor advertising now blanketing the country.
Breaking the fast
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: The Effie Effectiveness Breakfast is back – with Master of Advertising Effectiveness programme director James Hurman at the helm – after a three-year hiatus. They return as part of the 2023 Aotearoa Effie Awards in association with TVNZ.
AU media ceos paid millions
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Nine Entertainment boss Mike Sneesby was the top-paid media executive in the 2023 financial year, earning $A3.4 million in total pay with close to half a million paid in a cash bonus, according to a report by Darcy Song in Mumbrella.
DDB scoops Bronze Agency of the Year Award at Shots APAC
LONDON, Wednesday: The winners of the Shots Awards Asia Pacific 2023 have been revealed, with DDB Group Aotearoa being awarded Bronze for Agency of the Year through the agency’s work for The Smart Network and Correct the Internet. The awards have a focus is film.
That’s nice milk: Steven Adams takes Meadow Fresh to new heights
AUCKLAND, Today: Goodman Fielder and DDB Group Aotearoa have partnered to create a new campaign, showcasing the ongoing support from Meadow Fresh for Steven Adams’ Sports Pathways Basketball Camps for Kiwi Kids.
