The May Westpac Chopper Appeal has wrapped and thanks to a smart digital media strategy, new technology and a confronting creative video series by DDB & Starcom, more Kiwis than ever are aware of the life-saving work of the rescue helicopter crews across the country.
Silver, Bronze Lions for Colenso, DDB
Colenso BBDO has won a pair of Silver Lions plus a Bronze Lion in the Promo & Activation category at the Cannes Lions Festival. DDB picked up a Bronze.
Flava focus on Maori New Year
NZME’s Flava hiphop/R’n’B network has forged a partnership with Auckland Council’s Matariki Festival, which spans the 29 days of Matariki up to Sunday 19 July.
Simply You puts on weight
Bauer Media is to launch a brand extension – entitled Body & Beauty – for its biannual Simply You magazine.
Colenso takes NZ’s first Gold in Cannes
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Kiwi expats win Lions Health Award
Former Whybin\TBWA NZ creatives Ryan Price and Cece Chu, now at Mr President, London, have won the 2015 Young Lions Health Award overnight in Cannes.
BBDO, FCB, DDB, Y&R shine in shortlists on Day 2
A further four shortlists – in Outdoor, Media, PR and Creative Effectiveness – have been announced overnight at the Cannes Lions Festival. On Day 2, Colenso BBDO again topped the shortlists leaderboard – but this time it was no whitewash, with FCB, DDB and Y&R all doing well.
Herald brings sub-editing back in-house
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NZME has parted company with Pagemakers Ltd who, since 2007, have handled sub-editing requirements on contract for the NZ Herald, and all NZME regional papers.
Simon says … Navara!
Whybin\TBWA and Nissan are celebrating the launch of the all-new Nissan NP300 Navara with an interactive game that brings to life the features of the 2015 Navara.
Arrivals & Departures: Happy returns at Adshel, Up the ladder at NZME Radio
Christie Tanner returns to Adshel Auckland sales team: Tanner has re-joined the company as senior account manager.