FCB New Zealand today announced the appointment of two senior writers – Natalie Knight is a new arrival, while Murray Watt is a returning veteran.
D&AD unveils this year’s annual
In his year as president Andy Sandoz has shared many valuable lessons (reads the latest release from D&AD London). His future-facing attitude has often set him apart from the crowd and his love of the weird and wonderful is legendary. A dedicated champion of New Blood, the biggest message to come out of his tenure as president has been the D&AD mantra of “win one, teach one.”
Fish + UK helmer shot Philips in Auckland
Flying Fish’s new global 90’ TVC for Philips was shot over four days in central Auckland, directed by London-based Fredrik Bond – one of the top commercial directors in the world.
iProspect NZ wins Les Mills International digital media
Dentsu Aegis NZ agency iProspect has won the global performance digital media account for Les Mills International following an agency review.
Arrivals & Departures: Carat promotes Alex Lawson
Just three months after joining Carat NZ as group business director, Alex Lawson has been promoted to the general manager role, effective immediately.
NZ trio behind AWARD 2016 creative
The Sydney-based Australasian creative event, the 38th AWARD Awards show, has issued its call for entries – this year with creative out of Y&R NZ, Liquid Studios, and Auckland-based creative technology company Electric Art.
Big New York shows join forces

New York-based The One Club, and the Art Directors Club, two of the most respected non-profit organisations serving the creative communications and design industries, have agreed to merge, forming The One Club for Creativity.
High energy promise for Effie judge’s NZ workshop
This weekend, CAANZ will welcome its international Effie judge Merry Baskin – from Baskinshark.com in the UK – who is visiting NZ for the next couple of weeks.
Beer lovers take over brewery tour business
Nick Rogers and his partner Rosie Broughton have taken over the responsibility of running the Tui Brewery Experience at Mangatainoka, and Monteith’s Brewery Experience in Greymouth. The dynamic duo are now responsible for overseeing the renowned brewery tours, bar and café as well as functions and events.
2017 Call for entries

New York, NY – October 5, 2016: New York Festivals International Advertising Awards – which reward creative excellence in advertising & marketing communications – has issued its call for entries for the 2017 competition.