Connan James and Craig Farndale leave Saatchis

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connanjames.jpegcraig.jpegAfter two years at Saatchi & Saatchi, New Zealand, creative group heads Connan James (pictured left) and Craig Farndale (pictured right) have

 been let loose into the outside world. During their time they worked on all of Saatchi’s major clients including Westpac, DB, Toyota as well as Telecom.

Their highest profile project was the launch of Telecom¹s controversialXT mobile network, featuring Richard Hammond, which snared Bronze andSilver EFFIEs. They also picked up a finalist at Cannes and Silver atAxis in radio for ‘Casanova’ for TVNZ. But their most satisfyingchallenge was the creation of a new online community ­ BackingBlack, asupporters’ club for the All Blacks complimented with events andexclusive and unique experiences with the team. All sponsored byTelecom and brought to life by New Zealand Sponsorship Agency.Throughout their career, they¹ve picked up Gold at Clio, Silver andBronze at Cannes and a generous swag of metal at Axis and AWARD andother shows.

They’re available separately or as a team.

Senior Writer

connan.james@gmail.com

021 300 915

Senior Art Director

craigfarndale@gmail.com

027 278 5698