Special Group has created a mobile-first game for Kiwi FMX superstar Levi ‘Rubber Kid’ Sherwood to celebrate the nationwide release of his dedicated 473ml Red Bull can.
FCB ceo exits – after a tough year
FCB New Zealand ceo Dan Martin has left the agency – by mutual agreement – after less than one year in the role. And the recruitment process has now begun to find a new chief executive.
DDB launches Weet-Bix Simple is Good
Sanitarium has launched a new brand campaign and TVC for Weet-Bix, Simple is Good. The TVC marks a new direction for Weet-Bix while staying true to Weet-Bix’s philosophy of simple, wholesome nutrition.
Marketing agency sets up property sales site
Auckland digital marketing agency Done Digital has launched a standalone brand for property advertising. Its new brand, PropertyAdvertising.co.nz, specialises in advertising properties for sale through social media, messaging platforms, as well as popular apps and websites, using the very latest in targeting methods.
New Effie category for 2018
The 2018 Effie Awards in association with TVNZ have introduced a new category: Short-Term Success, which aims to reward short-term impact campaigns with good strategy, excellent execution and great results.
Ad stars shine on South Korea
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ chief creative officer Toby Talbot and Special Group co-founder Matty Burton (now Sydney-based creative chief at Google Zoo Asia Pacific) are just two of a handful of inspirational creative, production and technology experts will speak at Ad Stars South Korea next month.
Magic on the WiFT menu
Women in Film & TV NZ has booked Hollywood master director Mark Travis for a one-day workshop in Auckland in August.
Arrivals & Departures: Stuff appoints new national business editor
Rebecca Stevenson has been appointed Stuff national business editor. Stevenson, who commenced her new role earlier this month, has been with Stuff for more than nine years in various roles, and returning to the business from a year-long stint as business editor at The Spinoff.
Arrivals & Departures: Adshel goes agency-side for latest recruit
Adshel NZ has announced the appointment of a new staff member – Charlotte White – to its Auckland sales team. “As Robbie Coshan sets to depart on his OE, Charlotte has stepped into the role as account manager joining the award-winning sales team,” said Adshel Auckland group sales manager Mark Banbrook.
TRB launches showcase for new talent
The Radio Bureau has launched the first Student Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCAs). Inspired by the well-known (and currently retired ORCAs), the Student ORCAs challenges advertising students to explore the creative possibilities of radio by creating an outstanding radio commercial for a specific brand.
