AUCKLAND, Monday: EightyOne’s new Love your Lunchtime campaign for WellingtonNZ is proving to be an attraction for central city businesses and the customers they serve.
MediaWorks taps new outdoor director
AUCKLAND, Monday: MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Angus Swainson as its new outdoor director. Swainson has been with MediaWorks since 2019 and has more than 20 years’ experience in media as a lawyer and in senior leadership roles.
Effie 2021 goes virtual
AUCKLAND, Monday: As widely anticipated, the Comms Council has announced a “difficult decision” to move the 2021 Effie Aotearoa Awards in association with TVNZ to a virtual event – for the second year in a row.
Rockers pay new NZ agency in cryptocurrency
SYDNEY, Today: Kiwi rock’n’roll stars Six60 have signed a cryptocurrency deal with Aussie agency Born Bred (which claims it’s the “first creative agency in AUNZ to accept all major cryptocurrencies”) as a payment method – effective from 31 October.
Brandspank sells Sunfield
AUCKLAND, Today: CBD-based creative independent agency Brandspank has launched – for property developer Winton – a large-scale multi-channel campaign to sell the vision for Sunfield, a radical car-less and solar-powered suburb in Auckland. The 90sec tvc goes to air during One News tonight.
Essence of Life
AUCKLAND, Today: CBD-based healthcare advertising & marketing agency Essence – the Health Agency, which rebranded in August, has boosted the level of its specialist communication offering.
What’s in it for me?
AUCKLAND, Sunday: “Some of you may be wondering why a curmudgeonly ex-advertising type is so keen on encouraging his fellow countryfolk to get vaccinated,” wrote the Herald on Sunday’s Paul Catmur in his column yesterday.
Ode to Joiy
AUCKLAND, Friday: Joiy Wines has appointed full-service Freemans Bay indie Republik to manage its business here in New Zealand, handling creative, media planning and placement, effective immediately. Public relations will be managed by Impact PR.
Kim Ellison exits Stanley St
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative Director Kim Ellison has hit the road, departing Stanley St for Hawke’s Bay. Ellison has been with the agency for around 15 years on and off, working with several ECDs – Grafton, O’Leary, Meares & Taine, and even a stint with herself in the role.
Ogilvy NZ launches Auckland University campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Ogilvy NZ is helping the University of Auckland launch their new Bachelor of Communication degree, with a striking creative campaign for the Faculty of Arts.
