AUCKLAND, Today: Meet the creative minds at Reel Factory, starting with director Johnny Barker in our exciting new spotlight series that explores the talents behind the scenes.
Sarah Catran takes over as Head of Digital Audio at NZME
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has promoted Sarah Catran to Head of Digital Audio. She replaces James Butcher, now NZME’s Chief Commercial Officer.
Chris Clark makes a splash as Surf Filmmaker of the Year
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Chris Clark, known for his work in commercials, has been named Kiwi Filmmaker of the Year at the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival for his surfing passion.
VML NZ appoints Jacob McGregor as Pou Ārahi Māori
AUCKLAND, Today: VML has just welcomed Jacob McGregor as their new Pou Ārahi Māori. In this role, Jacob will elevate the agency’s Māori cultural competency and serve as a liaison with Māori communities.
TRA announces new hires, expanding market expertise
SYDNEY, Today: TRA is amping up its game! They’ve just welcomed six new pros to their Sydney and Melbourne teams, a move driven by some serious growth in both cities.
Worthington interviews Bradbourne on Creative Relay podcast
AUCKLAND, Today: The latest Creative Relay Podcast features Nick Worthington and Tony Bradbourne, giants in New Zealand’s advertising scene.
NZME debuts Kōrero podcast celebrating Māori culture
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AUCKLAND, Yesterday: NZME just rolled out a super cool podcast called Kōrero, diving into the rich Māori culture of Aotearoa.
Netsafe and Method dive deep for online safety
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AUCKLAND, Today: Netsafe launches Hector’s World, a bilingual safety program for New Zealand kids aged 5-10, developed with Auckland’s Method. The program features animations in English and te reo Māori tackling cyberbullying and privacy.
Agencies partner with oOh!media NZ to back Youthline
AUCKLAND, Today: In May 2024, Youthline invites New Zealanders to Walk the Talk for 31 minutes daily, supporting youth mental health through walking and fundraising.
Loren Tomlinson to speak at premier digital marketing conference
AUCKLAND, Today: Loren Tomlinson from The Social Collective is set to rock Australia’s Digital Marketers Conference. She’ll discuss boosting business through social media among the industry’s best.