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Duster steps aside after 25 years with Clemenger
After 25 successful years, Clemenger BBDO Executive Creative Director Philip “Duster” Andrew has decided 2015 is the time for new challenges. This week he announced to staff and clients that he will leave the agency in April.
Fonterra and Colenso turn to a 5 year old girl to write their latest Anchor Milk campaign
Everyone knows that milk is full of goodness, but not everyone knows just how much or how useful that goodness is for helping grow healthy kids.
Fest issues 2015 call for entries, unveils new Creative Data category
Significant changes to categories were revealed when entries to Cannes Lions 2015 opened on Friday. Chief among them is the launch of a Creative Data Lion, established in response to industry demand and set to establish a benchmark for groundbreaking, data-fuelled creativity.
Places in the heart
Air New Zealand has shot a new broadcast TVC starring three of the airline’s brand ambassadors – Mahe Drysdale, Valerie Adams and Dan Carter.
Publisher taps three for new digital team
NZME. has released details of its new group digital team in a move designed to bring the power of its digital audience and content propositions together across the business.
Brother Design gives flatbread a new look
The family-owned firm of Farrah’s has been a national name since 2010 and now leads the flatbread category. But the sector is undergoing a transformation.
The first networking event of the year
The first Media Mingle for 2015 will be held at Sweat Shop Brew Bar from 6pm on Wednesday 11 March.
Adbiz social media site makes a debut
A group of California-based admen and marketers has launched Shocase, a social network for marketing professionals. “Think, LinkedIn + Pinterest + Facebook + Youtube rolled into one,” says Mark Cameron, publicist at the Confluence Group, the LA digital/PR/creative agency behind the venture.
Carl Jr’s new Super Bowl ad
Surprise, surprise – Carl’s Jr’s Super Bowl ad stars an almost-naked woman. The ad, which stars swimsuit model Charlotte McKinney will screen at the big game on Sunday 1 February.
