WELLINGTON, Today: The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority has appointed MBM as its media agency after a pitch that began earlier this year. The incumbent was OMD.
MetroEXP creates new Anathoth Farm campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Anathoth Farm has taken its 30-year commitment to using natural produce with very little added along the way, and brought this to life with a new campaign via Westhaven agency MetroEXP.
Goldfingers
SYDNEY, Monday: Design collective Blur the Lines Auckland – founded by Comvita Wellness Lab amid the Covid-19 pandemic – has won NZ’s only gold at Australia’s Good Design Awards.
Federation taps distinguished Pasifika designer
AUCKLAND, Monday: Independent creative agency Federation has appointed Opeta Elika (whose work is in the Te Papa collection) as senior designer, culture & brand.
Switched on
AUCKLAND, Today: Pulse Energy has appointed Louise Burgess as general manager of sales & marketing. She is an experienced marketer who has worked in B2B and B2C organisations in media, telecommunications, banking and financial services.
A lucky escape
AUCKLAND, Sunday: “When I set out to become an advertising copywriter in my late twenties I had a pretty good idea of what the job entailed, and it seemed to be something that I’d quite enjoy,” writes Herald on Sunday columnist Paul Catmur.
Epica deadline extension
PARIS, Today: The Epica Awards has appointed editor/entrepreneur Claire Beale as president of this year’s jury. The online awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 9 December – and the entry period has been extended until Friday 22 October.
Cheermen of the Beard
LAKE WANAKA, Friday: Since its founding days in the Southern Alps, production company Two Bearded Men has grown, evolved and forged a global reputation for storytelling. To reflect their extended offering, they have rebranded as ‘The Beards’ with a fresh look to match.
TBWA\ names chief growth officer
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\NZ Group has appointed Jillian Reedy to the newly established role of chief growth officer. She has worked at top agencies in New York and London, with a strong and consistent focus on business growth.
Colenso enlists Ahua founder
AUCKLAND, Today: Sonya Milford has joined Colenso BBDO as a senior digital designer. She comes with a wealth of experience in both the design and digital sectors, having worked at Gladeye, TVNZ and TRA.
