Following the success of the Yahoo global homepage launch, Yahoo New Zealand has announced its “innovative” new homepage will be launched next month.
The ning-nong dips out
Saatchi has released a new 15sec Tui Lager spot – the latest in its Tui Handheld Device campaign which portrayed beer glasses as the original interactive way for blokes to connect to their mates.
Lassoo rounds up new clients, staff
Ponsonby agency Lassoo Media & PR has three new international clients, and added three staff.
MPA taps Paul Dykzeul
Bauer Media Group ceo Paul Dykzeul has been elected as chair of the Magazine Publishers Association, replacing Tangible Media publisher John Baker.
.99 to lead the applause
Retail agency .99 will spearhead the sponsorship line-up at this year’s Top Shop Retail Excellence Awards in a new alliance with the Retailers Association (NZRA).
Cannes Lions exhibitions go digital
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will this year take its shortlist exhibitions into the digital realm with Microsoft acting as its Technology Innovation Partner.
Y&R sings the booze
The new owners of liquor retailer The Mill have appointed Y&R to lead the chain’s 35 stores in a major upgrade and rebrand. The incumbent was Barnes, Catmur & Friends.
Arrivals & Departures
TECH GUY FINDS FULFILMENT IN STRATEGY: Sky TV has created a new senior strategy role and promoted Matthew Orange to the position.
Mobile leads digital adspend growth
Total interactive advertising spend in New Zealand was $120.22 million up 22% from Q1, 2013, according to figures out today from the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
Whittaker’s welcomes Nigella back to our screens
Whittaker’s won many friends when it stuck by Nigella Lawson during her recent troubles. Now the chocolate maker is reaping the rewards for its courage with a handsome new TVC, released simultaneously last night across NZ & Australia to an instant global audience of 2 million (via Facebook).
