AUCKLAND, Today: Just 11 months since they opened their doors and before the paint has even dried, ad & marketing technology agency Stitch has been on a roll having added nine clients to their roster, moving into new offices in Grey Lynn and delivering their first published case study for their foundation client, Turners Group NZ.
Back to Zero (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso has created a new “hilarious” campaign Export to talk up its latest, “delicious” beer –
Second rate?
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LONDON, Tuesday: NZ agencies failed to make much of an impact the latest WARC rankings – Colenso BBDO Auckland is ranked #46 creative agency in the world, while NZ is the #19 creative country.
Sydney-bound (updated)
SYDNEY, Today: Five Kiwi rising stars have scored places in Australia’s Verizon Media Academy talent development programme.
Rock’n’Real
SYDNEY, Today: The New Zealand Real Media Awards (previously known as the Australasian Catalogue Awards) has issued its 2020 call for entries.
Return to growth
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AUCKLAND, Today: NZ’s media agency market is reporting a good start to the new calendar year, with advertising demand lifting 2% to a market total of $58.2 million as key product categories delivered strong growth, according to the latest SMI data.
The show goes on
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CANNES, Today: The Lions Festival 2020 will take place live, as scheduled, from Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June – subject to ongoing oversight from the World Health Organisation and French authorities.
Brand Niue
AUCKLAND, Today: Lwindi Ellis’s new consultancy Raise Communications, based in Grey Lynn, has been appointed by Niue Tourism to provide PR services for their consumer and trade audiences.
Hit the floor
AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media has showcased its market-leading audience targeting capabilities and high-impact special builds in a campaign launched this week with DDB and Vodafone.
Crazy love
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi has created a new campaign, In Crazy We Believe, to celebrate Toyota’s enduring support of Emirates Team New Zealand.