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Former Special GM Storm Day joins The Monkeys Aotearoa as new chief business officer

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The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, has appointed Storm Day to the newly formed role of chief...

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...

Cannes Lions ‘See It Be It’ opens applications for the 2022 programme; aims to support creative female talent ~ entry deadline 16 February

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Five places are available for creative female talent to join the 2020/2021 cohort.

Brigid Alkema, Kate Roydhouse, Raymond Otene McKay and Alistair McCready join D&AD juries

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D&AD today announced the jury members that will preside over the judging of the organisation’s 2022 Awards programme...

Special chief strategy officer Rory Gallery appointed to NYF 2022 AME Advisory Council

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New York Festivals AME Awards announced the addition of six high-level advisors to the AME Awards Advisory Council.

Former Strategy Christchurch managing partner Nick Harvey joins Plato Creative as partner

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Nick Harvey has joined Plato Creative as a partner, adding 18 years of international advertising experience and...

Chinese New Year with a difference: Rockit launches new themed gift boxes

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With Chinese New Year on the horizon, groundbreaking apple company Rockit Global has once again stepped outside the...

DDB Aotearoa bolsters strategic expertise with new hires Josh Watson and Shivani Narsai

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DDB Aotearoa NZ has made further appointments to its strategy team, bolstering its strategic expertise.

Deloitte Digital Creative New Zealand inveigles Thom Darlow as creative director

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Deloitte Digital Creative NZ is excited to announce that it has snared internationally awarded creative director Thom...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Damisa Ongsiriwattana, co-founder/ECD, SOUR Bangkok

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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...

Chemistry adds Neill McAlpine and Jacqui Barry to creative department; Emma Stenhouse, Renee Prasad and Tori Rogers join client services team

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Independent brand response agency, Chemistry, has announced the appointment of a new senior creative team and three...

The Mental Health Foundation and Ministry of Health brighten South Auckland’s streets with ‘Refreshing Walks’ campaign via Daylight Creative

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After a year that will go down in history for its trying conditions, Daylight Creative has teamed up with the Mental...

DairyNZ launches new sector engagement campaign ‘Join Us’ via Proximity New Zealand

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Proximity and DairyNZ are working together on a new engagement campaign to tell the dairy sector’s story and...

Australian Lamb sends letters to world leaders in global billboard campaign via The Monkeys

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Following the launch of the annual Australian Lamb summer ad, The Lost Country of the Pacific, Aussie Lamb is back to...

Matt Eastwood exits the global chief creative officer role at McCann Health

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Eastwood joined the network in 2019 and has overseen a vastly improved and hugely successful creative performance.

NZ based photography and film production company ReloadPictures launches new website

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During last year's lockdown, Reload decided it was time for a refresh with a brand new look and snazzy new website.

Saatchi & Saatchi NZ makes the cut at the shortlist stage of the ANDY Awards APAC 2022

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The ADVERTISING Club of New York’s International ANDY Awards, a barometer of the industry's best creative talent, has...

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...

NYF debuts Creative Ambassador Program; Taps TBWA\Chiat\Day’s Dotun Bello as Ambassador

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New York Festivals International Advertising Awards (NYFA) has announced the 2022 Grand Jury.

Mango Aotearoa begins year with three new appointments to growing team

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Kicking off the new year, Mango Aotearoa has appointed three new team members, with the addition of an experienced...

Matt Eastwood believes that passion trumps talent because there are no rules on who can win and who can’t. He’s also a unicorn.

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Matt actively seeks places outside of his comfort zone, the latest example of this being his latest move out of ‘trad.."

WellingtonNZ launches giant sculptural ‘WELL_NGTON’ sign via The Glue Society

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The Glue Society New Zealand has launched a giant sculptural WELL_NGTON sign on the waterfront , which will present...

Wunderman Thompson predicts 100 trends that will define 2022 in ‘The Future 100: 2022’ report

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Wunderman Thompson has today launched the 8th edition of The Future 100: 2022, its annual essential trend almanac..

Hootsuite appoints Letrecia Tippett to head of country role for Australia and New Zealand

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Hootsuite has today announced that Letrecia Tippett will join the company as head of country in Australia and NZ...

Damon Stapleton: Creativity. Choose your certainty wisely.

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

Axis deadline today 4pm Thursday, January 20

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The deadline for the Comms Council's Axis Awards is 4pm today, Thursday, January 20.

DDB Group promotes managing partner Nikki McKelvie to managing director role

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DDB Aotearoa NZ has started the new year strong, further bolstering its leadership team with the promotion of Nikki...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Stephan Schwarz, Creative Director, BETC, Paris

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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...

Type Directors Club announces ‘Type Drives Culture 2022’ virtual conference March 4-5

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The Type Directors Club (TDC) has announced the launch of Type Drives Culture 2022, a global virtual conference on...

Snap appoints Gareth Leeding as head of creative strategy, APAC; Haran Ramachandran to lead creative strategy for Australia and New Zealand

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Snap has announced the appointment of two senior creative leads for its ANZ and wider APAC operations, further...

AdFest unveils full 2022 jury presidents line-up

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ADFEST is delighted to announce it has unveiled its full line-up of the ADFEST 2022 Jury Presidents to oversee its 20...

Entries for the 2022 PRINZ Awards now open; deadline set for 4pm Friday, 25 February

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For 48 years, the annual PRINZ Awards has recognised outstanding work achieved by public relations and communications...

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...

Countdown to AWARD Awards entry deadline: Midnight AEDT, Friday 21 January

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There is now only one week left to enter the extended and final entry deadline for the 43rd AWARD Awards.

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...

Berlinale International Festival selects two Sweetshop & Green films from Australia and NZ

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Sweetshop & Green is delighted to announce the 72nd Berlinale International Film Festival has selected two of its...

Southern Cross celebrates New Zealand’s workforce heroes in new campaign via TBWA\NZ

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Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has launched the next chapter in its ‘With You’ story via TBWA\NZ...

Contact Energy believes ‘it’s good to be home’ in new campaign via Special New Zealand

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Contact Energy believes that “home” is the best place in the world – both our individual homes and our collective...

The Imposterous: Rachel Lounds has a name for all of your problems, but its okay, Phoebe Sloane will be the Auntie that helps you sort them out

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With a new episode every Monday, The Imposterous is hosted by Michael Knox (ECD, Roller) and Graham Drew (CCO...

FCB New Zealand + MBM New Zealand recognised at the global 2021 WARC Awards for Media

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FCB New Zealand has won the WARC Awards for Media - Best Use of Data Grand Prix and Personalisation Award for...

NYF’s Advertising Awards debuts ‘The Future Now’ category group headed by AKQA’s David Justus

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New York Festivals International Advertising Awards debuts for 2022 “The Future Now”, a new category group launched...

Eight designers highlight their inspiration in DDB Paris campaign for ADC 101st Annual Awards

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A diverse group of eight talented illustrators, animators and artists from around the world have been selected to...

AWARD School kicks off 2022 enrolment campaign

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AWARD School - Australasia’s most acclaimed course for aspiring creatives - has kicked off its enrolment campaign for...

The Type Directors Club appoints Ksenya Samarskaya as its first managing director

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The Type Directors Club has appointed designer, strategist, and educator Ksenya Samarskaya to serve as its first...

The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery come together in new campaign via DDB Aotearoa

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With 2021 now behind us and all the possibilities of a new year ahead, The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery have...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Luis Paolo Gatti, Creative Director, Jung Von Matt, Germany

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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 extends humorous Call For Entries campaign with new ‘Surgery’ spot via DAVID Miami

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DAVID Miami continues the spoof of TV medical dramas with the final spot in its witty “Medicine Avenue” digital film...

Good Oil ranked #3 in Bestads Production Company Rankings 2021; Revolver and Division ranked equal #4; FINCH and Scoundrel equal #9

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Australasia's Good Oil has been ranked the world's number three production company in the 18th Annual Bestads Rankings,

Bestads Rankings 2021: Which are the Top Advertising Agencies in the Top 10 Countries?

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The USA, UK, Australia, France and Canada are the top five countries in the 2021 Bestads Rankings. The USA was a clear l

Countdown to Campaign Brief NZ Agency of the Year plus Hot+Cold Chart – deadline: Friday Jan 7

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It’s soon time to pick CB New Zealand Agency of the Year and Australian Agency of the Year — and also to work out the 20

Beat the Second Deadline: Enter The One Show by Friday, December 31

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Before you check out for 2021, check in on your One Show entries.

Strategy wraps up the year with the perfect gift

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As a creative agency, Strategy believes it is absolutely expected that its end-of-year gift should express its...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Derek Green, Executive Creative Director, R/GA New York

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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 Monkeys Aotearoa appoints new senior creative team Liz Richards and Nick Dellabarca

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The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, has announced the appointment of new senior creative team Liz...

Colenso’s Love This podcast interviews entrepreneurial legend Robett Hollis

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Colenso’s Love This podcast hosts Beth O’Brien and Maria Devereux, sat down for a chat with successful entrepreneur...

THE IMPOSTEROUS: Paul Catmur and Toby Talbot. The Everton F.C of creativity and a Pixar character’s response to falling into advertising

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Paul Catmur is familiar with the stress of a blank piece of paper but he also appreciates the opportunity & excitement..

New Zealand agency Motion Sickness saves Christmas with launch of Santa QR Cookies

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As sun deprived agency folk re-emerge from its dimly lit tech dungeons and clients vacate its ivory towers for the...

Q’s lovable furry character enjoys an ultimate summer in latest Qmas campaign via FEDERATION

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FEDERATION has launched a new Christmas campaign for Hummgroup's Q.

dentsu NZ creates Managed Isolation – a bottle of vodka to help you self-isolate responsibly

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The impending closure of New Zealand’s Quarantine facilities means isolating from home will be a reality for many of us.

Fletcher Living appoints TBWA\NZ as new creative agency following a competitive pitch

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Following a competitive pitch, TBWA\NZ has been named agency of record to manage all strategy, creative and brand...

LeaderBrand’s pioneering spirit shines through on new website via Chemistry and Osynlig

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From garden gate to dinner plate, LeaderBrand’s new website has been purpose-built for rich storytelling and industry...

Jetstar and dentsu create Jetsocks: The choicest Christmas present ever

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To spread a little Christmas chur, Jetstar and dentsu Aotearoa has turned the world’s stinkest Christmas present into...

Colenso BBDO serves clients with a 21 day restraining order over the Christmas holidays

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After another exhausting year for advertisers and marketers courtesy of Covid, Colenso BBDO has come up with a...

New York Festivals 2022 AME Awards Now Accepting Entries; deadline Wed, May 11, 2022

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New York Festivals AME Awards is now accepting entries for the 2022 competition. The deadline to enter the 2022 AME...

SPCA Pet Insurance launches in the market with new TV campaign via FCB New Zealand

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Greenstone Financial Services NZ in partnership with New Zealand’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity SPCA...

Office tour not required: Strategic powerhouse Stevie Weber returns to Dentsu New Zealand

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dentsu New Zealand has announced the appointment of Stevie Weber to the role of executive director, strategy.

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Tara Ford, Chief Creative Officer, The Monkeys, Sydney

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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...

Deloitte Digital Creative NZ snares Ruth Blair from True for creative strategy lead role

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Deloitte Digital Creative NZ has announced the addition of Ruth Blair as creative strategy lead for New Zealand, as...

Special New Zealand ranks #4 agency in the world in New York Festivals’ 2021 AME Report

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New York Festivals AME Awards has released the 2021 AME Report, a two-tiered ranking report of the world’s most...

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust unveils digital donation drive via Topham Guerin

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As Kiwis look ahead to the summer holidays with more anticipation than ever, it’s sometimes hard to remember that the...

MBM NZ wins gold for Brand Awareness at the Google AUNZ Premier Partner Awards 2021

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MBM New Zealand and Serato have been awarded Brand Awareness Premier Partner of the Year at the Google AUNZ Premier...

THE IMPOSTEROUS: Vicki Maguire and Josy Paul. Resigning from adulthood, learning from the worst and making friends with rejection

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Vicki Maguire has never been interested in belonging. She’s more concerned with doing the right thing by her crew...

Publicis Wishes 2022: Where will Maurice Lévy and Arthur Sadoun be working next year?

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Watch as Maurice Lévy and Arthur Sadoun figure out how to work their world

Rockit sees strongest year yet with 45% growth

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Innovative New Zealand apple company, Rockit Global Limited is celebrating its strongest season yet, with forecast...

Factory01’s Wuthisak Anarnkaporn + BBDO India’s Hemant Shringy named AdFest jury presidents

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ADFEST has announced that BBDO India’s Hemant Shringy and Factory01’s Wuthisak Anarnkaporn will join ADFEST 2022 as...

AWARD Awards extends entry deadline to Friday, 21 January – 15% late fee will apply

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If you missed the first cut-off for your AWARD Awards entries, don't worry it's not too late.

Yarn nabs Gold, Silver + Bronze for Tourism NZ ‘Don’t Travel Under The Social Influence’ at Epica

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Yarn's 'Please Don't Travel Under The Social Influence' campaign for Tourism New Zealand has scored a Gold, Silver...

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...

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...

The International ANDY Awards Announces Regional Competitions; Heckler Founder and EP Will Alexander to chair Asia-Pacific region

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The ADVERTISING Club of New York’s International ANDY Awards, the first advertising award show of the season, has...

Damon Stapleton: Advertising. You can learn a lot and very little in 10 years.

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

The Commercial Communications Council welcomes new CEO Simon Lendrum

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The Commercial Communications Council (Comms Council), the industry body that represents advertising, PR...

The Glue Society’s Jonathan Kneebone on 2021 ~ The Year Nothing Really Happened

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By Jonathan Kneebone, founder, The Glue Society

The Monkeys Aotearoa establishes planning department with three key appointments

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The Monkeys Aotearoa is bolstering its strategic offering announcing the arrival of three new hires, head of planning...

Leo Burnet’s Jason Williams + Cheil Hong Kong’s Paul Chan named AdFest 2022 jury presidents

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ADFEST is pleased to confirm that Jason Williams of Leo Burnett Australia and Paul Chan of Cheil Hong Kong will join...

dentsu Year in Review 2021 Asia Pacific: a series of 10 original, insightful opinion pieces

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This year saw a lot of innovative trends that brands brought to the table to enhance consumer experience.

FEDERATION snares ex-Special digital expert Daisy Conroy-Botica for digital and social lead role

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Independent New Zealand agency, Federation has announced the appointment of Daisy Conroy-Botica, formerly social and...

Method joins Snapchat as development partner to advance augmented reality adoption

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Creative technology studio Method has been selected as one of Snapchat’s first agency development partners across...

Bendon Lingerie appoints Mango as New Zealand and Australian PR agency of record

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Bendon Lingerie has appointed Mango Communications as its PR agency across the Australian and New Zealand markets, to...

Iconic rugby trio enter into the premium RTD market with the launch of Grins via MetroEXP

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Inspired by hot summer days and banter by the BBQ, premium RTD brand Grins has been brought to life by MetroEXP.