WELLINGTON, Wednesday: The Advertising Standards Authority has today released their Influencers AdHelp Information – making it clear that ads are ads.
The Late Show
PARIS, Today: The Epica Awards, the only global creative prize judged by the press, has announced a later closing date of Thursday 15 October 15. The delay is due to the turbulence caused by Covid-19 – and the need to attract the maximum amount of great creative work to show the jury.
Lost – and Found
AUCKLAND, Today: Long-established New Zealand roofing company Gerard Roofs is undergoing a brand revival in partnership with Big Communications.
Open Season
AUCKLAND, Today: Entries for the Comms Council’s Pressie Awards 2020 – showcasing the NZ PR, experiential and social sectors – open this morning.
Stepping Out (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: UK-based creative agency New Commercial Arts has created a global campaign for the out-of-home industry. It will be broadcast in 10 languages across five continents and 30 countries – including NZ.
Cut-price creativity (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Freemans Bay digital agency Central Station kept costs down for its new Cystic Fibrosis NZ campaign – with the judicious use of stock video, along with art & graphics created by the agency.
Clone outed
SYDNEY, Today: The Federal Government has pulled its controversial new national logo, widely dubbed ‘the Coronavirus Logo’.
Indies ‘strong’
AUCKLAND, Today: Three independent shops are reporting that business is strong – and getting stronger – as the north of NZ emerges from Level 3 lockdown.
The Returning
AUCKLAND, Today: Northern NZ agencies are putting on a brave face as many return to the office to celebrate their escape from the horrors of Level 3.