AUCKLAND, Thursday: A trio of creative public relations exponents have formed a new agency, PR Partners, featuring the talents of Jon Ramage (managing partner), Mike Hall (partner) and Laura Younger (junior publicist).
Special in global PR launch
WELLINGTON, Wednesday: Iconic Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell, ABs legend Richie McCaw, and Special PR are delivering New Zealand news to the world as part of a multi-market initiative from conservation charity Tusk.
The Research Agency unveils AU branch
MELBOURNE, Wednesday: NZ-founded TRA (The Research Agency), has opened its first Australian office, appointed Mark Hobart as partner and announced John Shanahan & Rob McLachlan as members of its Australian Advisory Board.
BCG2 speaks PEC’s language
AUCKLAND, Today: BCG2 has won a pitch for the Pasifika Education Centre. At press ime, the agency account director who sent the release was unable to identify the incumbent.
1 week to deadline!
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: A long lunch with a favourite client is one of the enticements the Comms Council using to remind agencies that entries close for the 2021 Effie Aotearoa Awards in association with TVNZ – next week on Tuesday 17 August, at 4pm.
DDB campaign aims to raise funds for Pet Refuge NZ
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: After two years of fundraising, planning and building, NZ’s first shelter dedicated to pets affected by family violence has opened its doors this week. Now, Pet Refuge New Zealand is asking Kiwis to help keep them open through a new campaign with DDB Aotearoa.
Safe House
WELLINGTON, Today: CBD-based indie agency/production outfit EightyOne has produced a social media campaign (with backup from Stuff) for Women’s Refuge Safe-Night-a-thon.
Marsden Inch appoints specialist marketing recruiter
AUCKLAND, Today: Leading communications industry recruiter, Marsden Inch, are pleased to announce Maria Albert is joining as an Associate managing their growing Marketing and Communications needs, recognizing the importance of an experienced practitioner to service this sector.
DCG bags Tasmin Prichard (Updated)
WELLINGTON, Tuesday: Downtown PR firm Draper Cormack Group (one minute’s walk from the Cable Car) has appointed Tasmin Prichard as a senior consultant.
Stuff acquires Ensemble
AUCKLAND, Monday: Stuff has extended its life & style offering with the acquisition of online fashion and beauty destination Ensemble, and a redesigned Life & Style section.
