Clemenger Group New Zealand announced a management change at 99 and Raydar. Over the next few months, Paul Manning will step down from his position as managing director at 99 – to run his own business. He will be replaced by Troy Fuller, currently managing director at Raydar.
Christchurch indie shoots Hell Pizza (updated)
Christchurch-based freelance creatives Nick White & Logan McMillan, working with indie Snorkel Productions, have written and shot Hell Rider, a new TVC for Hell Pizza.
Global OOH Awards entry call
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There are just three weeks left to the deadline for entries to the 2018 FEPE International Out-of-Home Awards – to be presented in Sorrento, Italy, in June.
Culture & Theory adds Westpac, signs planner
Just two years after setting up shop, Auckland-based strategic brand agency Culture & Theory has signed a major new client in the form of Westpac, and welcomed on board a senior planner in preparation for further growth.
Chemistry Interaction cuts ribbon on Contiki Squad 2.0
Global youth travel expert Contiki has launched Contiki Squad 2.0 in a nationwide hunt for a squad of 18 to 35-year-olds to travel Europe together through a social campaign developed with Westhaven agency Chemistry Interaction.
Tackling the dreaded Bounce Rate
“Marketers dream of extensive above-the-line awareness campaigns – it’s what we are built to do,” says B2B marketing specialist Rebecca Caroe, introducing her upcoming website optimisation breakfast seminar in Ponsonby.
New gin premix launches in Auckland
Ponsonby-based brand agency Brave and downtown Auckland PR shop Crave are helping to celebrate the arrival on the market of a NZ-made premium pre-mixed cocktail from Sundown Gin of Tauranga.
Axis 2018 finalists unveiled
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A veritable who’s who of NZ creative agencies and film companies are through to the finals of the 38th Axis Awards 2018, to be held at Shed 10, Queens Wharf Auckland on Thursday 8 March.
Arrivals & Departures: Sustainable hotel chain boosts marketing team
Hong Kong-owned Sudima Hotels & Resorts has appointed Dzin Alekzander as NZ marketing & communications manager and Dipika Patel as digital marketing manager.