SYDNEY, Today: Atomic 212° has retained the BMW Australia media account and expanded its remit to include BMW New Zealand. The incumbent was The Monkeys Aotearoa, while Pead NZ retains the NZ PR business.
AU shops issue tame response to ugly ‘No’ campaign
SYDNEY, Today: AU agencies & media have reacted to the ‘No’ vote emerging victorious on Saturday night’s Voice to Parliament referendum, influenced strongly by elderly ulta-conservaties.
Special and VMLY&R score again at LIA
NEW YORK, Sunday: NZ has scored two Pencils – one Gold and a Bronze at the London International Awards (LIA) in the Health & Wellness and Pharma & Medical categories.
Sky Sales appoints trade marketing specialist to newly created role
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky Sales has recruited marketer and broadcast media specialist Reuben Wiremu to the newly created position of senior manager trade marketing.
Stuff Group withdraws from X (Twitter)
AUCKLAND, Friday: Stuff today announced it will stop sharing content to X (formerly Twitter), effective immediately. CEO Laura Maxwell said: “The decision follows Stuff’s increasing concerns about the volume of mis- and disinformation being shared, and the damaging behaviour being exhibited on and enabled by the platform.
Mystery bidder attempting to buy Sky
AUCKLAND, Saturday: A mystery party wants to buy Sky TV in a “highly confidential” offer, the company announced today – according to a Shayne Currie report in the Weekend Herald.
Blutui hits Ministry of Sound for BIMA Beyond and Ad Week in NYC
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Blutui founder/ceo Graeme Blake took the stage at BIMA Beyond last week in London to discuss all things digital productivity, creativity and agency transformation.
Genesis inspires the next generation of Kiwi innovators in new work from Bastion Shine
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Bastion Shine has created a new campaign for Genesis, showcasing the Genesis School-gen programme. School-gen has been running for 16 years, providing free STEM teaching resources and learning tools to primary schools around the country.
Stitch signals growth with three new hires and eight new clients
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Advertising & marketing technology consultancy Stitch has added three industry experts to its team: Tashmeem Waqas, Vikas Varma, and Smit Sanghvi.
Rugby mags merge
AUCKLAND, Thursday: NZ Rugby World magazine, one of New Zealand’s best-read sports titles, has merged with rival Rugby News after falling into financial difficulties, according to BusinessDesk.
