AUCKLAND, Today: DOOH provider Go Media has seen a sharp uptake in clients running the joint te reo/English campaigns being offered across Aotearoa on their digital network this week.
VCCP US acquires Sling & Stone NZ/AU/LA
AUCKLAND, Thursday: VCCP Business, part of VCCP New York, a global challenger network for challenger brands, has acquired Sling & Stone PR and communications agency with offices in Sydney, Auckland, and Los Angeles.
Deloitte nabs Colenso’s Wright & Salim
AUCKLAND, Today: Consultancy giant Deloitte has recruited former Colenso BBDO ECD Dan Wright and executive business director Ahmad Salim, reports Herald business writer Damien Venuto.
Paul Catmur talks to Damon Stapleton on his new life at The Monkeys
AUCKLAND, Today: Truth and Soul Inc podcaster (and Herald on Sunday columnist) Paul Catmur writes: “To get around the lockdown, Franklin Road helped equip a new sound studio on the Tawharanui Peninsula from where I have an exclusive chat to Damon Stapleton.
Hint of Winston Peters
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Drum PR has devised a campaign build around Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell’s new role as a wine connoisseur for New Zealand’s Brancott Estate.
NZME & LiveRamp ready for third-party cookies phase-out
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: NZME has partnered with LiveRamp, a leading California-based data connectivity platform, to deliver advertisers an alternative to third-party cookies — available for activation today.
SweeneyVesty grows Auckland team
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: NZ/US PR agency SweeneyVesty has appointed Mike Shaw as its newest Auckland-based consultant. Shaw previously led Massey University’s communications team.
Are Media rebrands to Are Direct
SYDNEY, Wednesday: AUNZ magazine publisher Are Media has announced the rebranding of Ovato Retail Distribution (formerly Gordon & Gotch) to Are Direct across New Zealand and Australia.
How cute is that doggy in the window
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Harvey the dog, much-loved brand icon of home ventilation market leaders HRV, has been popping up on billboards all over the city from the North Shore to Western Springs.
TBWA taps Mick Stalker
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\New Zealand has announced the appointment of Mick Stalker as creative director. Stalker – a creative agency veteran – has more recently been working independently.
