Dictionary Films Tokyo executive producer Peter Grasse – a well-known filmmaker on both sides of the Tasman – chairs a Cannes session this week, entitled Speakers Who Define the Creative Ecosystem.
NZ snares another nine finalists
New Zealand agencies picked up another nine finalists at the Cannes Lions Festival overnight – in the Mobile and Direct categories – bring NZ’s shortlisted campaigns so far to 34.
Toyota woos Bermuda
Mick Stalker joins new-look BC&F Dentsu team – Daniel Barnes steps back, Paul Catmur steps up
BC&F Dentsu has unveiled major changes to its management structure in Auckland, with ceo Daniel Barnes stepping back to a founder/partner role – while his colleague of the past 10 years, ECD Paul Catmur, becomes joint ECD/ceo.
NZ’s top 10 most complained about ads
The Advertising Standards Authority has unveiled New Zealand’s top 10 most complained about ads of 2016. The cause of complaints – as recorded in the ASA’s annual report – ranged from encouraging illegal behaviour, to racism, drug use and inappropriate sexual content.
NZ agencies emerge in six Cannes shortlists
NZ picked up a further 25 finalist spots overnight at the Cannes Lions Festival – in Cyber (two), PR (five), Print & Publishing, Promo & Activation (10), Outdoor (three), and The Glass.
Arrivals & Departures: Swedish ace exits Ikon for senior role at OMD Wellington
OMD Wellington has snared Swedish media gun Linus Hjoberg as its new managing partner, replacing Meghan Signalness who is heading to Amsterdam for an international digital marketing role with a global beverage company.
Colenso wins NZ’s first Gold Lion
Colenso BBDO has won NZ’s first 2017 Gold Lion in Cannes – in the Health & Wellness competition over the weekend – for Fonterra Milk Slams.
Cannes 2017 – the numbers
A total of 41,170 entries across 24 Lions categories have been received for the 2017 Lions Festival now under way in Cannes. The nascent trend of clients entering work directly continues to grow strongly across all Lions, and is up 69% year on year.
It’s official – advertising won’t make you drink more
There is no correlation between advertising expenditure and alcohol consumption, according to a new study out of the NZ Foundation for Advertising Research.