AUCKLAND, Today: Phantom Billstickers wants to see live performances roaring back once Covid restrictions end. So it’s putting its money where its mouth is with free posters for bands and other live performers.
Super-suit Rosie Barclay joins MSL
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: MSL New Zealand has appointed Rosie Barclay to a newly created senior account executive position, to support the agency’s growth.
MBM wins EECA
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.
