BEIJING & NEW YORK: Entries from 14 countries and regions have made the first-round shortlist for the new One Asia Creative Awards 2021, produced by The One Club Asia.
The Returning
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Following four recent new business wins, Proximity NZ has appointed Adam Brami as client partnerships director. Brami recently returned to New Zealand after leading the Australian Defence Force recruitment business at VMLY&R Melbourne, with a large client partnerships team.
Kate Heatley joins DDB
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Aotearoa NZ has announced the appointment of a new lead business partner, with Kate Heatley joining the Auckland-based team to lead the Westpac NZ business.
Ogilvy wins Make-A-Wish
AUCKLAND, Today: Ogilvy NZ has announced its new partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organisation that exists to make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. There was no incumbent, and no pitch.
‘Sustainable’ Lions online in ’22
LONDON, Today: It’s official – as expected, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will return next year as a hybrid festival – in Cannes, France, from 20-24 (Monday-Friday) June 2022.
Flight gains Altitude
AUCKLAND, Today: Indie digital agency Flight has announced a series of key hires across its senior team, in response to significant growth over the past 12 months. Furthering Flight’s expansion is the appointment of Stephen van Niekerk as head of performance.
Would you like PR with that?
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative agency Wave has expanded its public relations & communications team in response to increased demand for PR support from its clients. Based in Mount Maunganui, Wave looks after a range of reputable businesses nationwide from its sunny, beachside office.
NZME appoints digital agency sales chief
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: NZME has appointed experienced digital marketing leader Jared De Wet as its new general manager digital sales, agency. De Wet has 12 years in the media and marketing industry with much of that focused in digital marketing and leadership roles.
Live show canned
AUCKLAND, Today: Predictably, the Marketing Association has axed its live TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards night on Thursday 2 December, and substituted a virtual ceremony on the same date.
TBWA & friends light up the world’s biggest needle
AUCKLAND, Today: To celebrate New Zealand reaching the 80% vaccination milestone, TBWA\NZ together with NZME, The Warehouse Group, 2degrees, Sky City and Goodman Property, have lit up the world’s biggest needle, the Sky Tower, with messages of congratulations and encouragement.
