Entries are now open for the 2017 New Zealand Social Media Awards, aka the #NZSMAs (formerly known as the #SMCAKLs). This year’s event will be NZ’s biggest ever celebration of social media talent,” says the ceo/organiser, Auckland-based digital designer/entrepreur Julian A Waters.
DDB NZ #2 at Australia’s AWARD, Clemenger #3 (updated)
DDB NZ came out of Friday’s Australian AWARD Awards ranked at No 2 Agency of the Year, while Clemenger BBDO|Touchcast Wellington came in 3rd – and scored a Gold Pencil for NZTA Hello.
FCB & Pandora strike right note for L’Oreal launch
FCB Media and Pandora Internet Radio have launched L’Oreal’s newest product, Colorista – a semi-permanent hair colour – with an experiential music event.
Arrivals & Departures: MA’s Gill Stewart exits, Tony Mitchell steps in
As signalled a month back, Marketing Association ceo Gill Stewart has resigned after 18 months at the helm. Her temporary replacement is Tony Mitchell, who’ll keep the seat warm while the search for a permanent ceo continues.
Four NZ finalists through in Sydney (updated)
DDB, TBWA, Clemenger BBDO, and Colenso BBDO are the successful NZ agencies through in the final wave of finalists for Australia’s AWARD Awards released overnight – and they did it in style.
NZ scores 33 finalist spots at AWARD 2017
NZ’s Clemenger, Colenso, The Sweet Shop, Finch and DDB all have work through to the finals in Australia’s 38th AWARD Awards. Twelve categories were announced overnight, and there’s more to come.
New York agency McCann created Fearless Girl
Creative ad agency McCann New York was the force behind the unveiling of the statue of a young girl staring down Wall Street’s famous Charging Bull scultpure as part of International Women’s Day (scroll down for the credits list).
Critics slam AWARD chair gender imbalance – but overlook the juries
The announcement from Australia’s premium creative show AWARD of its 110 strong jury for the 38th AWARD Awards in Sydney in May immediately drew heat because just one female was appointed to the six-member panel of category chairs.
Kiwi creatives thrive in Paris
French awards organiser Epica has shone a light on the work of two Kiwi creatives – Mark Forgan & Jamie Standen – who have been making waves since they left Clemenger BBDO Wellington in 2007 to head for Europe.
TBWA, NZME, Eight Films worked gratis for Sallies
The Unexpected Homeless, a campaign by TBWA in partnership with NZME for the Salvation Army, has launched today leaving NZ Herald browsers struggling to get ‘home’.