AUCKLAND, Today: Environment Canterbury has appointed MediaWorks’ QMS as its bus media partner, granting exclusive media rights across Christchurch’s entire bus fleet following the completion of the public transport operating model changes in 2020.
RWC hit ad demand
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: NZ’s media industry has reported a larger decline in adspend in September – but only due to the prior year featuring abnormally high Rugby World Cup ad revenues – with the market improvement already continuing in October, according to SMI.
Gary McCready touches down
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Hello has appointed its first ECD – Gary McCreadie. Previously, the agency’s creative department was run by two CDs. McCreadie worked at Bartle Bogle Hegarty London for a decade, as board partner and CD.
Rainger & Rolfe on cartel conduct
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Rainger & Rolfe and Tilt Digital have teamed up with the Commerce Commission to help NZ businesses better understand the new cartel laws.
Google AU turns to Godzone
SYDNEY, Today: Google Australia called on New Zealand’s Colenso BBDO to help them craft a new campaign saluting the resilience of Australian small businesses.
Mobile Magic
AUCKLAND, Today: Plexure NZ’s specialist mobile engagement platform has been named in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Marketing Platforms, positioned as the highest for ability to execute and ‘completeness of vision’ in the Niche Player quadrant.
bp Cup Final
AUCKLAND, Today: Since its launch in July 2020, bp has been “inspired and excited” by New Zealanders’ response to Ogilvy NZ’s Thank You Coffee campaign, according to the Wild Bean Cafe company.
Team Emirates ticks JCDecaux
AUCKLAND, Today: Emirates Team New Zealand has selected JCDecaux as its exclusive digital outdoor billboards supplier as we prepare to defend the America’s Cup.
TBWA\ taps David Parkinson
AUCKLAND, Monday: TBWA\NZ has looked outside the ad industry to hire David Parkinson as GM of digital & innovation, to drive the rapid growth of TBWA\NZ Group digital offerings and deliver transformation initiatives.
Hubspot taps Hype & Dexter
AUCKLAND, Today: Automation agency Hype & Dexter has been named one of the first HubSpot agencies in the world to achieve ‘Elite’ status, following its naming as HubSpot APAC Partner of the Year in 2019.
