NZME has created a new position to oversee its people and culture from a group perspective, and appointed Michelle Hamilton to the role, as group director – culture and performance.
MDS launches Weekend Workshops (updated)
Auckland’s Media Design School has launched a series of weekend workshops that are designed to address the increasing demand for short courses in coding, game development, user experience, social media community management and digital design in New Zealand.
Fresh science leads to rebrand of iconic tourism magnet
Christchurch agency Harvey Cameron have completed a rebrand of Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, prompted by a new scientific analysis of the complex’s natural thermal waters.
Bear essentials
NZ toilet tissue brand Earthcare’s new campaign introduces viewers to a grooving grizzly bear who helps around the house.
Rio base jumpers fly for Hallenstein Brothers
Hallenstein Brothers have unleashed their Summer 15/16 campaign showcasing the new H Brothers tailored collection.
Piggy-Sue follow-up released as a video (updated)
Vodafone Piggy-Sue Flanker is not – as some reports suggest – a TVC. It’s a 30sec video shot at the same time, and by the same crew, as the original Piggy-Sue TV shoot.
Arrivals & Departures: Sam Jukes joins Images & Sound, Ambient taps talent chief
Just one day after filing a timely piece for M+AD, How to Get the Best out of Your Voice Artist, Envy Studios executive producer/joint general manager, Samantha Jukes has accepted a new role – at Auckland post house Images & Sound as in-house producer.
Lion shooter’s PR people duck for cover
PR people are usually second only to barristers in their willingness to act for toxic clients. But it seems that even the Yank dentist who shot Cecil the Lion is beyond the pale with the PR sector.
NZ global minds set for NZME business breakfast
Following a successful launch of July’s inaugural four-part breakfast series designed to give business leaders strategies to grow in the “every-changing landscape around them”, PwC Herald Talks, NZME has announced their second event – Going Global.
Gaga over Supers
Phantom Billstickers have established several new sites since their first Auckland Supersite went live in Customs St, adjacent to the Britomart.