London-based ad & media authority Warc has named Colenso BBDO group strategy director Belinda Lush, to represent New Zealand on the Best Use of Data jury at its Media Awards 2018.
Aussie creative + Kiwi hero star for Lynx
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Unilever NZ and PHD Group are celebrating news that over five million viewers in one week saw actor Julian Dennison star in the launch of a new variant of deodorant Lynx New Zealand.
KBR launches Cortechs – providing local adtech solutions
It’s been busy times at KBR Digital as it launches Cortechs, a brand new adtech arm of its business. MD Grant Hyland said: “Adtech in NZ is moving fast.
Arrivals & Departures: Mission Estate appoints new marketing manager
New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, has announced the appointment of senior leader Avram Deitch in the position of marketing manager.
APN Outdoor is live in Ponsonby Central
AUCKLAND Today: APN Outdoor has unveiled the only large format digital sign in Ponsonby Central – located in the heart of the entertainment precinct.
FCB takes Mitre 10 #2 straight to #1 (Updated)
Mitre 10 is back at the No 1 spot for July – but this time it’s not their famous Sandpit. “The new TVC Roy – Kong’s Out Again uses humour and demonstrates good ol’ Kiwi ingenuity to tackle any problem, no matter how ridiculous,” reckons Colmar Brunton ceo Andy Strain.
The 2018 shortlist
Bauer, ICG and NZ Lifestyle Magazine Group lead the way with the most finalists in the 39 categories at the 2018 Webstar Magazine Media Awards.
D&AD leadership masterclass lands in Auckland – today
This afternoon, the Semi Permanent festival (which has been playing for the past week) bring Kiwis a taster of the Rare masterclass that’s been touring the globe since 2017. This session takes place on 2pm-5pm in the Aotea Centre.
53 shortlisted Kiwis line up for Ad Stars
NZ has dozens of entries shortlisted for Ad Stars 2018 creative awards in Busan Korea in a fortnight – but only one Kiwi has been named an executive judge – Saatchi NZ CCO Toby Talbot.