AUCKLAND, Today: Ports of Auckland has unveiled a partnership with UK-based international YouTube sensation Tom Scott for a powerful video, Hundred-Tonne Robots That Help Keep New Zealand Running.
Arrivals & Departures: PHD names global ceo
NEW YORK, Thursday: Omnicom Media Group has named Philippa Brown as ceo of PHD Worldwide. Brown, who joins PHD from her role as ceo of Omnicom Media Group UK, succeeds Mike Cooper, who was recently named group ceo of Omnicom Media Group APAC and EMEA.
Clemenger BBDO creative to pitch at D&AD
WELLINGTON, Thursday: Clemenger BBDO creative JP Twaalfhoven is one of only five shortlisted throughout the world to be invited to pitch their Side Hustle competition entry live on stage at global creative festival D&AD.
Outdoor shines in a weak March quarter
AUCKLAND, Thursday: New Zealand’s media agency market has had a difficult start to the 2019 year with total national marketer adspend falling 5.2% from the same quarter last year as the market remains plagued by a lack of business confidence.
Nitpicky apprentice (33) takes top print award
WELLINGTON, Thursday: Stuff Petone press operator Josh Crawford has been named the overall Apprentice of the Year at the PrintNZ Awards, held at Wellington’s TSB Arena last week.
Rainger & Rolfe’s new Healtheries brand campaign a family affair
AUCKLAND, Today: Parnell-based creative indie Rainger & Rolfe have delivered a new brand campaign for Healtheries – including three tvcs from Film Construction.
Colenso No 1 – again
LONDON, Wednesday: Colenso BBDO is continuing its global awards momentum, picking up two category wins in the Warc rankings (successor to the Gunn Report). No other NZ agencies featured.
oOh! fires up World of Unmissable strategy as part of growth plans
AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media NZ has launched its World of Unmissables strategy, aiming at “a bigger and better” out-of-home media company which will help drive the growth in the New Zealand.
Wunderman Thompson NZ launches
AUCKLAND, Today: Following the global merger of J Walter Thompson and Wunderman, WPP AUNZ this morning announced the upcoming launch of Wunderman Thompson in New Zealand.
5G smart panels coming to a screen near you
AUCKLAND, Today: TVNZ Seven Sharp’s Jeremy Wells and Auckland PR man Paul Brislen last night gave viewers a fascinating look at the near-future of billboards in the NZ market.
