Marketing Association stakeholder relations & admin manager Sylvia Devlin – a true legend in this business – is moving on after 30 years at the MA.
Sharp rise for OOH in Q1
The Outdoor Media Association (OMANZ) has reported another period of strong growth for the Out of Home industry with the release today of Q1 2016 revenue figures.
DDB takes Wither Hills to the streets
DDB – with help from ZenithOptimedia and Young & Shand – has crafted a new campaign for Marlborough winery Wither Hills which aims to inform consumers that the award-winning wine is “more than a name; it’s a place where great wine is Made Beautifully”.
Ads ‘stuck in superdiversity time warp’
Many businesses are lagging behind when it comes in to reflecting New Zealand’s superdiverse reality in their marketing – and with younger consumers in particular demanding brand authenticity, bridging that gap represents a big opportunity, according to the latest research findings from TVNZ’s Forecast initiative.
Arrivals & Departures: The One Club taps Nick Worthington, VeNA snaps up French expat
New York, NY (May 03, 2016) – The One Club, producers of the prestigious One Show Awards and Creative Week, overnight announced that it has appointed six new members to its board: Mark Tutssel, Judy John, Rei Inamoto, Pete Favat, Leslie Sims and Colenso BBDO creative chairman Nick Worthington (as a member of the International Board).
Molenberg comes to Queen St
Special Group helped Molenberg open a window on the world for “the perfect sandwich bread” – the new Molenberg Sandwich Shop in the heart of downtown Auckland, at 2 Queen Street.
Robber’s Dog focus on fruity lollies
The Natural Confectionery Company, with Saatchi & Saatchi Australia, has launched a new campaign – Being a Kid Never Changes – which will run on both sides of the Tasman called. The TVC was shot by Auckland-based Robber’s Dog.
Mark Weldon calls it quits
Mark Weldon has resigned from his position as MediaWorks ceo – despite a strong indication to the contrary that he and company chairman Rod McGeoch gave reporters after yesterday’s board meeting.
Stars align for Digital Day Out
J Walter Thompson MD Simon Lendrum and Richard Thompson (ceo of NZ ad exchange service KPEX) are among the speakers for next month’s Digital Day Out in Auckland.
Arrivals & Departures: Forward with Way Ward
Auckland-based Film Construction has added Way Ward director-producers Sam Doyon & Morgan Way to its Sydney team.
