UnLtd: Big Clash industry cricket match to return to Auckland on Thursday, February 29
UnLtd, the social purpose organisation connecting the New Zealand media, marketing and creative industry with charities helping young people at risk, is bringing the industry together to bat and bowl for good at the second annual Big Clash cricket tournament in Auckland.
The UnLtd: Big Clash Aotearoa will see media owners, creatives, tech and media agencies go head-to-head in a limited over tournament to see who the cricket champions of the industry are. Following the double win for agency teams in 2023 in both the men and women’s games, the pressure is on for media owners, tech and creatives to up their game to lift the coveted trophy.
The event, kindly sponsored by JCDecaux New Zealand and Cartology and supported by The Commercial Communications Council and IAB NZ, raises funds for UnLtd’s work to support charities helping children and young people at risk.
Says Samantha Osborne, general manager at Cartology: “We are proud to be sponsoring UnLtd’s Big Clash event and supporting the important work UnLtd and their charity partners do for young Kiwis at risk. Big Clash is such a great way to support a cause close to our hearts whilst catching up with the industry over some healthy competition on the oval.”
Big Clash sees usual competitors put their differences to side for the day and gather into teams of media owners, creatives, tech and media agencies.
Says Matt Dickinson, CEO of True and team captain for men’s creative team: “The creative team are obviously the team to beat especially given how intelligent and good looking we are but we’re ready to take on any challenge the others bring to us!”
The companies confirmed to play so far include GroupM agency brands EssenceMediacom, Mindshare & Wavemaker, OMG agency brands OMD & PHD Media, Publicis Groupe agency brands MBM, Spark Foundry & Saatchi & Saatchi and Cartology, Dentsu, JCDecaux, Lumo, Magnite, MediaWorks, PlaygroundXYZ, oOh!, TRUE, Val Morgan & Vistar Media.
Says Brendan Muller, general manager New Zealand at UnLtd: “The inaugural Big Clash was a big hit and we can’t wait to bring the industry together for another cracking day on the oval! Big Clash is a fantastic way to kick off the year with the rest of the industry whilst raising critical funds to support young Kiwis at risk. Judging by the pre-game banter, the competition will be fierce this year!”
A handful of player spots are still available, get in touch with brendan@unltd.org.nz to secure your spot.
Event details:
Thursday, 29 February 2024
10:30am-5pm
Parnell Cricket Club
32 Shore Road
Remuera, Auckland
Images: Nicole Paton Photography