TOKYO, Wednesday: A dentsu study of 1361 chief marketing officers across 12 markets (including 450 from Apac nations) reveals that, despite a challenging period, CMOs are reclaiming the strategic agenda with a particular focus on product development.
Lens focus on Seedooh
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Britomart-based technology & analytics company Lens Outdoor has unveiled a new data integration partnership with independent Melbourne-based technology firm Seedooh.
Start Me Up
AUCKLAND, Today: Special Group has found a unique way to create new business – via a free startup scheme that aims to find three new businesses that would benefit from a relationship with the AUNZ indie.
The One Show 2021 entry call + campaign by Wolff Olins
NEW YORK, Today: The One Club for Creativity has opened the call for entries for The One Show 2021, supported by an “inspiring” campaign from Wolff Olins.
Raising the Bar

AUCKLAND, Today: The duo behind Newton-based indie agency Crave Global have created a novel campaign for their new ‘experimental’ bar, Thursday, which opens tomorrow (Thursday!) at 224 Symonds St.
Bold Colours, Brave Performances
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: In an evening of well-overdue celebration, the marketing industry came together last night to recognise the next-level marketing initiatives at the 2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards.
ALT. beefs up
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Ferrymead-based indie shop ALT. has appointed another senior staff member – Carl Robertson joins the company as their new marketing strategist.
Tiki-Touring
AUCKLAND, Today: After introducing their successful new brand positioning in March, followed by their love story and getting into their first home, ASB and WiTH Collective at dentsu have launched their next instalment of the Ben and Amy story just in time for a Kiwi summer.
World’s first freelance creative loyalty card

AUCKLAND, Today: In another World First for New Zealand advertising and creative marketing, recognised freelance ideas merchant Phil ‘The Philter’ Parsonage has launched an “unprecedented” copy and content loyalty card programme.
Bunker shoots Tally
AUCKLAND, Monday: Colenso has created a simple, visual calculator – called Tally – for State Insurance to help Kiwis get a better idea of how much their possessions are worth.