AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Following a period of unexpected growth “and a great string of recent wins”, Rainger & Rolfe has announced the appointment of Abbe Hale as new GM.
NZ adspend worst in region
LONDON, Tuesday: New Zealand, which represents 0.9% of all APAC adspend, saw its ad market decline by 8.6% in 2020 to a total of US$1618.2m, according to a WARC global survey.
FCB heads Orca finalists
AUCKLAND, Today: The Radio Bureau has unveiled the top five entries in the 2021 Orcas – three places went to FCB, and one each to DDB and Special Group.
Finch signs ‘Cookie’
AUCKLAND, Today: Finch has announced that Sarah Cook, one of New Zealand’s most experienced tvc producers, will be joining its production team.
Gregg’s + Contagion launch brand’s new look
AUCKLAND, Monday: Freeman’s Bay full-service indie Contagion has teamed up with Gregg’s to produce a “fun” new brand platform to launch their “bold, new look”.
Travel gems showcase (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative tech studio Method and its gaming arm M Theory have launched a new immersive children’s game, titled Postcards from Aotearoa, to get young Kiwis excited about exploring NZ’s surroundings.
Web Antler hires client performance director
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Newmarket-based specialist digital media agency Web Antler has appointed Fred Salimetov as client performance director.
Happy Returns
AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media has welcomed the return of Robbie Coshan as research & insights specialist, working alongside research & insights director David Owen.
Adhesive PR retains Sony Electronics
AUCKLAND, Today: Following a competitive pitch process, independent integrated agency Adhesive has been reappointed as the agency of record across New Zealand and Australia for Sony Electronics.
Wood is Good
LONDON, Last Night: Pitchblack Auckland interns Alex Tawharu and Caitlyn Thomassen – both former AUT students – have scored a Wood Pencil at the 2021 annual New Blood Awards.
