Flying Fish director Gregor Nicholas has just returned from a time-travelling mission where he found Nigella Lawson outside a milk bar in 1954 witnessing the launch of the Whittaker’s Peanut Slab.
Refocused creative agency launches ‘unique’ strategy tool
A new creative communications agency has opened shop in Auckland to help New Zealand brands grow in the digital space with the launch of an innovative digital marketing insight and strategy tool.
Colenso wins four Golds in London
In their first year entering the The Creativepool Annual awards programme in London, Colenso BBDO has seen all seven entries convert into four golds, two silver and a bronze edition of The Annual.
Arrivals & Departures: Ace reporter exits NBR
Distinguished arts & business journalist Nick Grant appears to have parted company with NBR – his editorial home for the past four years.
TBWA, PHD, Just One win pitch for ‘game-changing’ ANZ model (updated)
In a move ANZ Bank reckons will inspire the future of how big brands and agency partners interact and integrate, TBWA, PHD and (newly appointed) justONE have revealed their customised approach to creating the next generation of ANZ’s digital marketing in New Zealand – The Engine.
True, MBM, Sweet Shop help health society ‘Take Life Back’
Auckland indie True, with The Sweet Shop and media agency MBM have created a Southern Cross Health Society has launched a fresh brand platform, Take Life Back, urging Kiwis to reclaim “the things that are important to their health and wellbeing”.
NZME makes waves at four award shows
NZME enjoyed a strong run of award wins at last week’s NZ comms ceremonies, taking home honours at the NZ Radio Awards, Beacon Awards, Pride in Print Awards and the Voyager Media Awards.
Adshel sales team No 1 at the Beacons
Adshel NZ was named Media Sales Team of the Year at the 2018 Beacon Awards last Thursday (a result not included in the winners list supplied after the event).
Marketing Awards deadline looms
Time is running out to draft entries for the 2018 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards. Entries close at 5pm this Friday (18 May).
DAN staffers come to the charity party
Dentsu Aegis Network launched its annual volunteer initiative, One Day for Change, for the fifth consecutive year last Friday, with staff volunteering their time to support more than 40 different charity organisations in ANZ.
