Gloom, hope and confusion in equal measure when the US-based Midas Awards polled its international network of agency and industry creatives for their views on how Britain’s historic exit from the European Union might impact the ad world.
The best Air NZ safety vid?
Veteran Kiwi TVC director Steve Saussey, formerly of Film Construction (and a copywriter at Mojo Auckland), and now at new Sydney producer Jungle Films, was at the helm of the latest Air NZ safety video, Safety in Hollywood, a blockbuster hailed by many as a masterpiece.
Jake the Muss back for Women’s Refuge
Wellington agency Doublefish has persuaded Once Were Warriors star Temuera Morrison to relive his screen role as wife-beater Jake the Muss to help raise funds for the Women’s Refuge annual appeal, which runs through July.
EMANZ & CAANZ PREScom merge
The Experiential Marketing Association has voted to roll its activities and resources into the wider CAANZ fold. “With the creation of a new Experiential sub-committee within PRESCom, the discipline will retain a focused and dedicated voice, while becoming integrated into a strong body representing the full spectrum of communications agencies, many of whom count experiential amongst their offerings,” said PRESCom deputy chair Mark Pickering.
Experiential on their minds
Auckland-based experiential agency Brand Spanking is to run a number of workshops and showcases here and offshore, aimed at providing thought leadership in the experiential space.
Arrivals & Departures: Christie exits Big Mobile, Pead taps young journo
After eight years at Big Mobile, Sydney-based CEO Graham Christie is departing the business “to pursue fresh ventures”. “It’s a long time coming, but the time is right,” he told M+AD. “My immediate next step is a short break, as I’ve earned it, my wife tells me.”
M+AD tracks down Hillary’s ‘mystery’ Kiwi creative
Readers have responded to our call for more information on the NZ creative involved in the groundbreaking Hillary Clinton TVC campaign from her former agency, Droga5 New York.
Arrivals & Departures: Adshel taps Kiwi ops chief
Adshel has announced the appointment of Scott Mather to the newly created role of Head of Operations New Zealand. Mather joins Adshel from Hume Pipeline Systems, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial and residential systems for managing water and utilities.
The NZ all-time top 10 (updated)
The NZ all-time top 10 TV ads got VIP treatment in the Herald yesterday, when NZ On Screen’s Irene Gardiner unveiled her selections.
Arrivals & Departures: Ed switch at Drinksbiz
After six years as editor of New Zealand beverage industry magazine Drinksbiz, Joelle Thomson will be reducing her involvement in the business, but continuing as the expert wine contributor.
