AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council’s First Five Rungs in Auckland announces new leaders as it heads into 2024. Andrew Eiserman from Dentsu steps up as Chair, Grace Chittock from Spark Foundry becomes Deputy Chair, and Leo Shum, also from Dentsu, takes on the Secretary role.
Run’s Hareta Tiraa-Passfield nominated for B&T 30 Under 30 Shortlist
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative agency Run Aotearoa proudly announces Hareta Tiraa-Passfield, an account manager, as a finalist in the esteemed B&T 30 Under 30 Awards 2024. Hareta represents Aotearoa New Zealand as the sole nominee in her category.
Voices of Hope launches Behind the Smile exhibition with Someday Studios
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AUCKLAND, Today: Voices Of Hope and Someday Studios have launched Behind the Smile, an innovative audio-visual exhibition directed by Tom Gould. Featuring 11 Kiwis, it sheds light on their mental health journeys through art and storytelling.
Laser Clinics Group launches new brand identity and inspiring campaign
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Laser Clinics Group has introduced a new global brand and unique campaign via Ogilvy Network ANZ, impacting markets in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. The initiative transitions from standard to emotional marketing, showcasing The Science of Feeling Good.
DDB Group takes top honours as Agency of the Year – creativity at its core
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AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa has had an outstanding year, marked by significant achievements and a focus on delivering impactful creative ideas. Their efforts have culminated in receiving the Campaign Brief NZ Agency of the Year title.
Tracksuit lands $22M to revolutionise brand tracking
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Tracksuit, a New Zealand-based startup known for creating exceptional brand trackers, has successfully raised $22 million NZD in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Altos Ventures and Footwork, prominent Silicon Valley firms.
OOHMAA heralds innovative creativity with The Speccies Awards
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AUCKLAND, Today: Out of Home in Aotearoa has seen significant evolution, largely due to advancements in technology, the development and expansion of world-class digital advertising assets, and the rapid adoption of programmatic digital Out of Home.
Design Assembly founder revisits origins at Women in Design Day
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AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Louise Kellerman, who started Design Assembly 15 years ago to unite, educate, and inspire graphic and visual designers, is excited to introduce a new event this March for women designers and those identifying as female, posing the question.
Revolutionary Te Reo Māori daily app debuts globally
AUCKLAND, Today: Ōtautahi-based creative agency Not Another™ is launching a first-of-its-kind Slack app aimed at teaching millions of Slack users worldwide to speak Te Reo Māori.
Brendan Greenwell appointed as Strategy Director at Saatchi & Saatchi NZ
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Saatchi & Saatchi is expanding its strategic horizons by bringing on board Brendan Greenwell as the new Connected Strategy Director. It’s a move that signals the agency’s commitment to a holistic approach.