AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council has put on sale tickets for the inaugural PREScom Awards 2018, recognising the country’s most impressive PR, experiential and social media campaigns.
Spark PR & Activate launches restoration project
AUCKLAND, Today: Spark PR & Activate has unveiled a new partnership between Seventh Generation and charity Million Metres that will see the restoration of Aotearoa’s waterways and wetlands.
Happy Xmas!
The welcome early signs of Xmas creativity are starting to arrive in our Inbox. This Aussie ad was shot by Kiwi director Hamish Rothwell, of Goodoil Films.
‘Cheeky’ medium works for AA Smartfuel and R&R
AUCKLAND, Today: “Radio has always been the cheeky medium – but it’s also massively underrated when it comes to educating and inspiring an audience,” says AA Smartfuel director Ian Sutcliffe.
New World and Clemenger Group launch Enjoy Better
AUCKLAND, Today: Recently appointed New World head of marketing and customer experience Dominic Quin approached the Clemenger Group to help create a long-term platform for New World.
Q3 2018 interactive revenue grows 13% YoY
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: IABNZ’s Internet Advertising Revenue Report for Q3 2018 was released today with total revenue reaching $266m for the quarter representing 13% YoY growth.
JWT & Glue shoot Squealing Pig
MELBOURNE, Yesterday: NZ winery Squealing Pig has launched a quirky new via J Walter Thompson Australia. Under the direction of Glue Society’s Pete Baker (based in Wellington) five films have been created – one for each of the little pigs that feature on the Squealing Pig label.
Chemistry alive + kicking! (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: (Editor’s note: This story originally referred – incorrectly – to “FCB”.) Contrary to our report from yesterday (scroll down for the link), Chemistry remains a key agency in the Samsung New Zealand roster.
Special NZ’s at the wheel for Holden
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: After several months on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series Chef’s Table in London, Delhi and LA, Finch’s Zia Mandviwalla has returned to Australia with the “beautifully emotive” Street Smart tvc for Holden (created by Special Group).
Countdown cuts Y&R, taps M&C shop
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Countdown has appointed M&C Saatchi’s bespoke creative agency Greenhouse’ as its new creative agency, replacing incumbent Y&R NZ.
