The Epica Awards has extended its entry deadline to Friday 13 October 13. Epica is the only global ad show judged by journalists (of whom M+AD ed David Gapes is one).
Global cloud services prover launches consulting services in ANZ (updated)
Brightcove, a leading global provider of cloud services for video, has expanded its offerings in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a regional presence for its consulting arm, Brightcove Global Services.
Retail chain dumps O&M, taps Y&R and Wellcom Group
After 20 years with Ogilvy & Mather, Countdown is taking a new creative direction with the appointment of Y&R NZ as its lead brand agency and Wellcom Group as the partner responsible for day-to-day advertising production, according to a report in Stop Press.
Wella taps Mango on both sides of the Tasman
Global professional hair colour, styling and care company Wella, has appointed Mango Sydney and Mango New Zealand as its public relations agency partners across Australia and New Zealand after a competitive pitch (against unnamed agencies).
NZDM Awards deadline closes in
The NZDM Awards call for entries closes in two weeks – on lucky Friday 13 October. But – for an extra fee, there’s an extension deadline a week later (on Friday 20 October).
FCB Media’s Young Lions give parking meaning
TBWA & Woodstock raise a glass to Whimoweh
TBWA and Independent Liquor have created a new campaign to celebrate the launch of Woodstock Easy Roller, the newest addition to the Woodstock range and a twist on traditional bourbon.
Arrivals & Departures: Marketo makes leadership changes to global revenue team
Leading engagement marketing software provider Marketo has announced the appointments of three executives to its global revenue team.
Shine’s energetic Genesis debut
Genesis Energy’s new agency Shine has launched its first brand campaign for the power generator since the company ditched 99 and justONE in July.