The power of the new Samsung Galaxy Note9 was put to the test last week with an epic nine-story art battle, created and executed by Copper Brand Experiences with public relations from Mango Communications.
DDB upgrades Loyalty NZ campaign
DDB has launched campaign for Loyalty NZ’s instant rewards promotion under the Fly Buys brand. This new promotion gives members access to a range of instant rewards by “flashing” their Fly Buys card or Fly Buys mobile app, without using valuable Fly Buys points.
Arrivals & Departures: Curious signs Lucy Knox
Curious Film has signed Australian Lucy Knox to its roster of directors. “She’s a talent swiftly rising, and making a name for herself both in NZ and Australia.,” says Auckland-based Curious MD/EP Kate Roydhouse (in a release).
Y&R NZ takes Bronze at Oz Effies
SYDNEY, Thursday: Y&R New Zealand has successfully infiltrated the Australian Effie Awards, picking up a Bronze for Kraft Heinz Australia’s Geoff in the Retail/Etail category.
James Mok exits FCB
AUCKLAND, Thursday: After 14 years, FCB chief creative officer James Mok has announced he will leave the agency “later this year to pursue consultancy opportunities”.
Colenso PR chief exits
AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO head of activation & PR Paul Gunn left the agency on Friday. He confirmed his departure to M+AD by telephone this morning.
Little Giant & Pead launch calocurb
Auckland based digitally-led creative agency Little Giant, Linked by Isobar has worked with Pead PR to launch weight-management product calocurb to the New Zealand market, with reports of “fantastic” sales results to date.
Let the battle commence!
AUCKLAND, Today: The 11th annual Battle of the Ad Bands takes place tonight at Galatos, where the MC, Radio Hauraki’s Georgia Cubbon, will be running the show.
Lumo chooses Canadian software platform
Pure-play premium digital outdoor operator, Lumo Digital Outdoor NZ, has selected the Ayuda software platform to run business operations, digital signage content serving and next-generation dynamic offerings.
More Phantoms in the Capital
Phantom Billstickers has unveiled a number of new sites this month – among them this beauty in Manners Street, in the heart of Wellington’s CBD.