Facebook at Work gets to work
Facebook has today begun to test Facebook at Work with “a few partners” (unnamed – presumably for security reasons). Facebook at Work is a separate experience that gives employees the ability to connect and collaborate efficiently using Facebook tools — many that they’re likely already using such as News Feed, Groups, messages and events.
True bowls up an elegy with ANZ (updated)
True has launched a poetic new 60sec TVC for ANZ, promoting the bank’s sponsorship of the current Sri Lanka cricket series and the upcoming Cricket World Cup. [Updating our earlier edition of this story which incorrectly credited the work to JWT.]
Arrivals & Departures
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has created a new role to further maximise its market leverage as New Zealand’s largest media group, promoting Scott Keddie to the position as chief investment officer.
Global comp seeks young creative talent
Hyundai backs family sports
Kiwi chef Al Brown, star shrink Nigel Latta and rally driver Hayden Paddon have lent their support to a Family Time video campaign for Hyundai NZ. The trio have spoken about the importance of playing sports and games as a family in conjunction with the launch of the Hyundai Beach vs Beach 2015 Cricket Cup.
Malaysian Airlines woos Kiwis with sultry foodie tour
Malaysia Airlines is kicking off the year with a powerful online initiative to get them back in people’s minds – for all the right reasons.
The Marketing Association’s 2014 vital stats
If the measure of a vibrant and healthy community is its vital stats, then by all accounts the Marketing Association ‘vitals’ have performed incredibly well in 2014, says ceo Michael Pryor in his review of the 2014 year.
Ball boys take a bow-wow
Saatchi & Saatchi’s Best Ball Boys in the World campaign for the ASB Classic tennis tournament has been garnering priceless publicity worldwide over the Xmas break, with the story or video appearing on Mashable, Yahoo Sports, MSN, USA Today, The Washington Post, ABC’s Good Morning America, Sports Illustrated and Britain’s Daily Mail.
Axis closes in one week
Just seven days to go until the deadline for Axis 2015 closes in (although there’s a two-day extended deadline, with a penalty fee). Entries close at 4pm on Tuesday 20th January, 2015.