AUCKLAND, Today: The Cannabis Clinic, New Zealand’s premier healthcare provider dedicated to pioneering advancements in plant-based medicine, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever 420 Day nationwide billboards.
Publicis Media Exchange ANZ appoints Anthony Ellis as CEO
AUCKLAND, Today: Publicis Groupe Australia and New Zealand have just announced Anthony Ellis as the new CEO of Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) ANZ. He’ll also take on a role with the Publicis Groupe’s Sport & Entertainment division.
Taste paradise with Whittaker’s new Mango & Coconut block
AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s is thrilled to introduce the Mango & Coconut 250g block to their core range, capturing the essence of the tropical mango sticky rice dessert.
Kiwi filmmaker spotlights media struggles at top global awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Bryan Bruce won another Silver at the New York Festivals Film & TV Awards for his documentary The Food Crisis, which aired on Sky Go last year. The globally competitive event features top-funded programs and an international jury.
Scroll Media boosts in-game advertising with new feature
AUCKLAND, Today: Scroll Media has hired former Amazon Twitch executive Costa Panagos to enhance their gaming division. Panagos, with extensive experience from Twitch and News Corp, brings valuable media agency connections to Scroll.
Spinoff springs forward with Liv Sisson as new commercial editor
AUCKLAND, Today: Exciting news from The Spinoff! They’ve just welcomed Liv Sisson as their new commercial editor. Liv is not just a media savvy pro, she’s also a forager and fungi expert whose book, Fungi of Aotearoa, is turning heads and might just win an Ockham NZ Book Award.
IKEA taps Mindshare for its upcoming New Zealand debut
AUCKLAND, Today: IKEA is all set to enter New Zealand and has chosen GroupM’s Mindshare as its media partner for the launch. They’re tasked with helping set up the first IKEA store in Sylvia Park and launching the online store by late 2025.
FEDERATION names Dan Bye Chief Strategy Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: FEDERATION just announced some exciting shifts: Dan Bye is the new Chief Strategy Officer, joining freshly promoted MD Olly Walker-Boden and the new Chief Creative Officer, Brad Collett.
University of Canterbury partners with Wallace and Gromit creators
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) has signed a multi-year agreement with the training arm of Academy Award® winning Aardman Animations.
Home Sweet Home: Contact Energy’s green vision for Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Contact Energy and their creative buddies at Special are back at it with another gem for their It’s good to be home campaign. This time, they’re showcasing all the cool stuff they’re doing to make New Zealand an even better place to live.