To spread the anti-smoking message to a broad audience, Māori Television and Quitline revisited the creative style pioneered by NZTA & Clemenger in their much-awarded anti-pot driving campaign, featuring kids lampooning their parents’ dodgy behaviour.
NZ VFX shop signs Aussie colourists
Ponsonby VFX house Blockhead has signed some of Australia’s top colourists for representation in NZ.
Arrivals & Departures
Four new faces at Chemistry Interaction: Auckland integrated indie agency Chemistry Interaction has hired four new staff members to help service new business wins from Blue Wing Honda, Sovereign, Fairview and Chevron. Three of the new arrivals are in creative, and one in client service.
Arrivals & Departures
Kelly Addis returns to lead new Auckland agency: Zoo Auckland has recently opened its doors in Mt Eden, marking the Melbourne agency’s first international venture. The Auckland agency will be headed by Kelly Addis, formerly based in Melbourne, and whose role has expanded to Auckland/Melbourne CEO.
Andy Blood moves closer to Colenso
Celebrated Auckland-based creative Andy Blood has joined Colenso BBDO – apparently as a freelancer.
Carey Hart suits up for Hallenstein Brothers
Hallenstein Brothers have launched their innovative High Performance Suit range with a TVC fronted by Carey Hart, motocross legend and husband of the singer Pink.
O&M brings classic Monaro back to life
The 60 years celebration continues for Holden, with the integrated part of the campaign kicking off this week. The campaign follows the restoration of a 1969 Holden Monaro HT GTS.
Four NZ shops make Clio finals
New Zealand has 15 entries through to the shortlist stage of the 2014 Clio Awards. Saatchi & Saatchi and Whybin\TBWA\DAN lead the way with four entries shortlisted each.
Just two left in Council pitch
The drums are saying that the pitch for the Auckland Council is now down to two, after Ogilvy fell over.
Labour taps Running with Scissors
Auckland indie agency Running with Scissors has been working with the New Zealand Labour Party to create their campaign for the 2014 election. This information comes in a release from RwS, effectively laying to rest earlier reports (including ours) that the party was not releasing details about its agency partners.
