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D&AD announces briefs for 2022 New Blood Awards; entry deadline Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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D&AD has today unveiled the briefs for the 2022 New Blood Awards, inviting emerging creatives to respond to briefs...

New digital street media network creates a public good for Aotearoa New Zealand

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The game has changed for out of home advertising in Aotearoa New Zealand this summer, 21/22 with the installation of...

The 2021 Effie Aotearoa Awards to go virtual ~ 5:00pm, Wednesday, November 10th, 2021

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Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty around alert-levels the Comms Council has made the difficult decision to move...

This week’s Best Ad Jobs @ TheBestAdJobs.com

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Each week Campaign Brief posts positions available within the Australasian and Asian advertising, media and marketing...

Smirnoff demonstrates Pure Potential in every day in ‘100 Days, 100 Ways’ campaign via Special

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Lights, camera, reaction: Smirnoff is attempting to create 100 drinks based on the social ingredients of the day that...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Akae Wang, Executive Creative Director, Tencent, China

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Snap appoints Andy McKeon to the role of director of business marketing, APAC

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Snap has announced that Andy McKeon has been appointed director of business marketing, APAC at the camera company.

Stanley St. creative director Kim Ellison departs agency for CD role at TW Group in Hawke’s Bay

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Creative director Kim Ellison, has hit the road, departing Stanley St for Hawke’s Bay.

Paul Catmur chats with Andy Blood in latest episode of Truth & Soul Inc podcast

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The latest episode of Paul Catmur's podcast Truth and Soul Inc., has been released with Catmur chatting with...

First Five Rungs names Becky Dawson as chair; Zoë Macdonald-Mair appointed deputy chair

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Comms Council Industry support group, the First Five Rungs in Auckland is rounding out 2021 and heading into the new...

43rd AWARD Awards now open for entries; deadline 7pm, Friday 10 December

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The Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) has today announced its call for entries for the 43rd...

Ogilvy NZ launches campaign for University of Auckland’s new Bachelor of Communication

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Ogilvy NZ has helped the University of Auckland launch their new Bachelor of Communication degree, with a striking...

The Epica Awards reveals ‘off the record’ excuses in new campaign; final deadline: Fri October 22

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Humorous spots from Cloudfactory and Be Sweet Films show the explanations agencies come up with when they fail to win...

Attention Advertising+Production professionals in New Zealand: is your free Bestads profile up to date?

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We hope you, like over 230,000 other ad professionals registered on Bestadsontv.com throughout the world, enjoy...

Who’s where? Portfolio & Reel offers latest Ad Agency and Production Company staff lists for NZ + Australia

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Portfolio & Reel’s Australian + New Zealand ad agency and production company directories are constantly updated...

Havas Group launches Asia-Pacific arm of entertainment communications agency Organic

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Havas Group has announced the launch of multi-award-winning entertainment communications agency, Organic into the...

The University of Auckland reimagines the student journey in second phase of its ‘Your World Your Way’ platform via Method

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The University of Auckland and creative tech studio Method have teamed up to launch the second phase of the digital...

A Shit episode of Colenso’s ‘Love This’ podcast hosted by Maria Devereux and Beth O’Brien

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Colenso’s Love This podcast hosts Maria Devereux and Beth O’Brien, sat down for a chat with Shit You Should Care...

MBM appoints Kaitlin Mitchell to the role of business director in its Wellington office

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MBM has announced the appointment of Kaitlin Mitchell as a business director in MBM’s Wellington office.

Sweetshop signs Joshua H Walker for representation in New Zealand

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Global production company Sweetshop has signed director Joshua H Walker for representation in New Zealand.

Canada’s number one Wine in a Can Joiy Wines appoints Republik as new agency

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Joiy Wines has appointed full-service Freemans Bay Indie Republik to manage its business here in New Zealand...

The Spinoff Group appoints Saj Patel to the position of commercial director

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The Spinoff Group has taken another step in its planned upscale to meet its growing roster of clients and surging...

LONDON INTERNATIONAL AWARDS APPOINTS FORMER CANNES LIONS CHIEF TERRY SAVAGE AS CHAIRPERSON

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London International Awards (LIA) has appointed Australia's Terry Savage as its new Chairperson, effective immediately.

PHD launches new global visual identity

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Global media network PHD, part of Omnicom Media Group, has introduced a new mark and refreshed brand identity to...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Whit Hiler, Executive Creative Director, Cornett, Kentucky

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Special Group NZ proceeds to APAC regional round of judging in The Immortal Awards 2021

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The Immortal Awards has today unveiled the shortlist and finalists from New Zealand and Australia, following a virtual..

Anathoth Farm ‘Captures the Good’ in newly launched campaign via MetroEXP

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Anathoth Farm has taken its 30-year commitment to using delicious, natural produce with very little added along the...

Rosie Barclay joins MSL New Zealand from Ketchum London as senior account executive

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MSL New Zealand has announced the appointment of Rosie Barclay to a newly created senior account executive position...

EECA appoints MBM as new media agency

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EECA (The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) has appointed MBM as its media agency after a pitch that...

A fresh approach to small business recovery – One Day Video launches epic giveaway of a free video package valued at $6,000

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In the midst of grim stories about businesses closing up shop and well-loved brands going under, an Auckland-based...

Eight’s Courtney Brookes wins Shots 2021 Gold New Director of the Year Award

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Eight is proud to announce that director Courtney Brookes has won Gold in the New Director of the Year category at...

FEDERATION appoints renowned Pasifika designer Opeta Elika as senior designer, culture and brand

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Opeta Elika, whose ground-breaking social impact work is held in Te Papa, has joined FEDERATION as senior designer...

Claire Beale joins the Epica Awards as 2021 jury president; entries close October 22

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The Epica Awards, which is represented by Campaign Brief in Australia and New Zealand, has announced that esteemed...

COLENSO BBDO APPOINTS SONYA MILFORD IN SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER ROLE

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Sonya Milford has joined Colenso BBDO as a Senior Digital Designer, bringing with her a wealth of experience in both the

TBWA\NZ LURES JILLIAN REEDY FROM The Brooklyn Brothers in the UK for CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER role

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TBWA\NZ Group has appointed Jillian Reedy, most recently managing director at The Brooklyn Brothers in London, to the ne

Publicis Groupe New Zealand recognises World Mental Health Day by giving staff the day off

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Publicis Groupe New Zealand’s agencies will be going offline on Monday 11 October, encouraging all of its people to take

Film Construction creates ‘Vignettes of Mental Health’ for World Mental Health Day

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For World Mental Health Day it is timely to spotlight Film Construction’s recent work in Australia for the Mental...

Sanitarium and Pitchblack lodge formal compliments over new Light ‘n’ Tasty Flavours

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Sanitarium's latest campaign via Pitchblack Partners encourages Kiwis to make formal compliments about Sanitarium's...

Introducing The Beards: A new name and fresh look for New Zealand production company

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Since its founding days in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, production company Two Bearded Men has grown, evolved...

Sales ‘Rockit’ in China following Rockit’s Mid-Autumn Festival marketing campaign

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One of the biggest dates on the Chinese calendar saw Rockit apple sales up 94% in Mainland China for the Mid-Autumn...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Levi Slavin, incoming CCO, Howatson+Company, Australia

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

The One Club launches ADC 101st Annual Awards with playful new campaign via DDB Paris

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The One Club for Creativity has opened the call for entries for the ADC 101st Annual Awards, supported by a vibrant...

Rebecca Wright, Dean of Academic Programmes at Central Saint Martins, named D&AD president

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D&AD has today celebrated the inauguration of Rebecca Wright, Dean of Academic Programmes at Central Saint Martins...

In Marketing We Trust named Google Premier Partner of the Year finalist

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In Marketing We Trust has been named a Google Premier Partner of the Year finalist in the Brand Awareness and Account...

TBWA\Worldwide’s Backslash explores travel’s inflection point in new Future of Travel report

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Backslash, the cultural intelligence unit of TBWA\Worldwide, has today released its Future of Travel report.

Damon Stapleton: WTF is creativity anyway?

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A blog by Damon Stapleton, chief creative officer, The Monkeys New Zealand.

Saatchi & Saatchi and Paralympics NZ launch new TVC featuring Paralympians that’s for sale

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Saatchi & Saatchi and Paralympics New Zealand have created a new TV commercial that they’ve put up for sale.

Mac’s proves summer is a state of mind in new campaign via Mango Aotearoa NZ

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Proving that summer is a state of mind, Mango Aotearoa NZ teamed up with Mac’s to launch the new, refreshing trio of...

Invest in a tax deductible BestadsPRO membership for only US$30 per year to get full access to Bestads

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We hope you, like over 257,000 other ad professionals registered on Bestadsontv.com throughout the world, enjoy...

MAS helps customers think ahead with new ‘game of life’ online experience via Method

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Creative tech studio Method and MAS have teamed up to help the insurance and Kiwisaver company mark its 100 year...

FEDERATION appoints Bobbie McKay to the position of creative group head

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Hot on the back of the appointment of new creative team Hathaway and France from Stanley Street, FEDERATION has...

Ex-Facebook creative strategist Andy Blood releases book ‘Full Bleed’ as a series of NFTs

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Andy Blood. Fearless creator, ex Facebook creative strategist and former World’s Most Highly Awarded Executive...

Topham Guerin continues to grow with two new senior appointments and two promotions in APAC

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Topham Guerin (TG) has hit the ground running recruiting a strong line-up of senior talent across Asia-Pacific.

Special Group NZ takes out Regional Platinum Award – APAC for ‘Meddle in the New Zealand Election’ at New York Festivals’ 2021 AME Awards

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Special Group New Zealand has been honored with the Regional Platinum Award - Asia Pacific for “Meddle in the New...

A NEW ZEALAND SEA SHANTY MOVES THE WORLD IN SPARK’S NEW CAMPAIGN VIA COLENSO BBDO

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Spark’s latest campaign via Colenso BBDO has launched with a 60” film, and rolls out across Cinema, OOH and online, wher

Te Whānau O Waipareira launches ‘Fight for your whakapapa’ vaccination push in new campaign via Motion Sickness

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An unrelenting advocate for its people, Te Whānau O Waipareira has again expanded its Covid recovery efforts...

DDB NZ lures Matty Burton for first Group Chief Creative Officer role; Gary Steele promoted to CCO

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DDB Group Aotearoa NZ today announced the appointment of internationally recognised creative leader Matty Burton as its

Truestock.co.nz launches; A New Zealand stock image library co-owned by its members

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Truestock today launches a New Zealand stock image library offering exclusive, royalty-free local stock images...

Mango strengthens PR team with addition of Courtney Pitcher and Joseph Polamalu

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Mango Aotearoa NZ has strengthened its PR team with the addition of two new PR specialists.

Colenso BBDO managing partner Lucy Grigg promoted to the role of general manager

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Colenso BBDO has announced Lucy Grigg’s promotion to general manager. Grigg brings experience from agencies on both...

ANZ launches next iteration of its ‘We Do How’ brand platform via TBWA\New Zealand

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Following the successful launch of ANZ’s ‘We do How’ platform, the financial wellbeing story of Ravi, Claire and...

Red Rat appoints Chemistry to lead its brand strategy and creative after a three-way pitch

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Leading NZ streetwear retailer, Red Rat has chosen Chemistry to lead its brand strategy, creative development and...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Harris Wilkinson, CCO, The Marketing Arm, Dallas, Texas

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

The One Show launches new ‘Medicine Avenue’ 2022 Call For Entries Campaign via DAVID Miami

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A witty digital film campaign by DAVID Miami spoofing TV medical dramas marks the kickoff of the call for entries for...

Anchor celebrates the old and new tastes of NZ in new ‘Taste of Home’ campaign via TBWA\NZ

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Anchor has launched its new brand platform, ‘A Taste of Home’ with a fully integrated brand campaign, developed by TBWA

Exit signs directing duo Josh & Xander on their arrival in Australia + New Zealand from the U.S.

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US directing duo, Josh & Xander, have arrived in AUNZ and signed to Exit. They come with a remarkable portfolio of...

MOFA welcomes director Joel Harmsworth

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MOFA is thrilled to announce that Joel Harmsworth has joined its roster for commercial representation in Australia...

Auckland Transport creates good karma for Aucklanders in latest campaign via FEDERATION

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Aucklanders deserve some good karma right now, and this week Auckland Transport launches its ‘good karma’ behaviour chan

Great South creates “Te Anau Time” campaign via Strategy to inspire Kiwis to visit Te Anau

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Te Anau Time is set to inspire travellers that there has never been a better time than now to experience and explore one

Creative couple Alex Johnson and Ramon Telfer launch ‘Jumpstart’ mental health campaign

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Co-written and co-directed by creative couple Alex Johnson and Ramon Telfer, Jumpstart introduces a fresh take on the...

Special New Zealand named most effective ad agency in Asia-Pacific at Effie Awards; ties with Ogilvy Sydney for Agency of the Year title

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Special, Auckland has been named the most effective in the Asia-Pacific region at the Effie Awards, beating competition

PR consultancy Archer snares Georgia Boyce from FCB NZ for senior account director role

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Specialist public relations and marketing consultancy, Archer, has announced the appointment of Georgia Boyce as...

Sonya Ridley joins DDB NZ as head of shopper marketing; Courtney Dow promoted to retail CD

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DDB Aotearoa NZ has bolstered its retail expertise through two recent appointments, adding a new dimension to its...

After three-stage process Z Energy appoints Saatchi & Saatchi as Strategy + Creative partner

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After a rigorous three-stage process, Z Energy has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand as its Strategy and Creative

Join the Campaign Brief / T&DA Mate-a-verse virtual party from 7pm NZ time tonight (Fri)

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This cover issue of Campaign Brief has been designed by the creative minds at T&DA.

First Five Rungs encourages industry to have a Chattuccino this Mental Health Awareness Week

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Communications Council New Zealand’s Youth Leadership Committee, the First Five Rungs (FFR) is encouraging managers...

Filmmaker Chris Clark joins Film Construction

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Film Construction is thrilled to add the fire power of director Chris Clark to its roster, for representation in New...

CB Exclusive: Howatson+Company lures Levi Slavin to Australia for chief creative officer role

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CB Exclusive - Howatson+Company has lured former Colenso BBDO, Auckland CCO Levi Slavin to fill the role of chief...

D&AD empowers creative conversation with launch of its free-to-access 2021 Annual

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D&AD is today launching the 59th D&AD Annual, published in a free-to-access digital format. Building on the success...

The Child Psychology Service appoints Mango Communications as new PR agency

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The Child Psychology Service, a nationwide network of child psychologists and speech therapists for children, has...

Spark Foundry launches in New Zealand with foundation client Westpac NZ; Nicky Greville appointed Managing Director to lead new agency

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Publicis Groupe has today announced the launch of Spark Foundry in the New Zealand market, with Westpac NZ signing...

TDC opens entries for TDC68 communications and expanded 25TDC typeface design competitions

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The Type Directors Club, the world’s leading typography organization and part of The One Club for Creativity, has...

Ralph van Dijk inspires with ‘Make My Logo Louder’ in LIA’s Creative LIAisons Virtual Series

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Upcoming talks at LIA's Creative LIAisons 2021 virtual speaker series to feature Oliver Fuselier, managing director...

Cresta team takes control at Lurzer’s Archive

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Lürzer’s Archive, the pioneering world-famous review of creativity, has a new owner.

Meridian Energy appoints The Monkeys Aotearoa as new creative agency partner

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New Zealand clean energy company Meridian has appointed The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, as its...

Iconic artist Yixin Zeng partners with Rockit to make mid Autumn Festival unforgetable

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One of the biggest dates on the Chinese calendar is being celebrated by Rockit apple in a phenomenal creative...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Mark Fitzloff, founder/CCO, Opinionated, Portland

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

BOTAB 2021 another COVID casualty; event postponed due to restrictions in Auckland

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Flying Fish and The Comms Council regret to inform that the revered 13th ‘Battle of the Ad Bands’ will now be pushed...

Cadbury + OREO provide lockdown relief with launch of new digital games via Ogilvy NZ

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Ogilvy NZ recently released two digital games for Mondelēz New Zealand brands, Cadbury and OREO.

LOTTO NEW ZEALAND REVEALS THE ENDING TO ITS LATEST FILM IN NEW CAMPAIGN VIA DDB AOTEAROA

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Last month, Lotto New Zealand left Kiwis in suspense, following a cliff-hanger ending to the latest iteration of its...