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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...

Q&A with DDB CD Christie Cooper on NZ’s self-deprecating humour and her love of mentoring

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Q&A with Christie Cooper, creative director at DDB Aotearoa, who is representing New Zealand on the Ad Stars 2021 Jury.

KiwiPlates launches a love story at the roller skating rink in new film via Saatchi & Saatchi NZ

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KiwiPlates has launched a new brand commercial from Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand. The spot is a sweet love story set...

MDS AdSchool students score four out of five spots on the Student Orca shortlist

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The Radio Bureau has revealed the finalists for the Student Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCAs) who will now go...

Giant sandwich spotted floating on Lake Whakatipu in Subway teaser via Publicis

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Subway New Zealand has taken to Queenstown waters for the filming of its next brand marketing campaign, set to go...

Te Tari Taiwhenua / Department of Internal Affairs launches campaign for the Three Waters Reform Programme via FCB New Zealand

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FCB New Zealand and the Department of Internal Affairs have launched the Three Waters Reform Programme public...

Ad Stars calls on creative industry to secure a virtual exhibition booth at Ad Stars Festival

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Ad Stars is launching virtual Exhibition Booths to help production companies, media, digital and technology...

Motion Sickness delivers next chapter in DIA’s online safety campaign with ‘The Inter-Yeti’

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Aotearoa’s young citizens have a frosty new friend to help them navigate the digital world, in the interactive...

Collider signs director Charlotte Evans

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Collider has expanded its representation with the signing of local Auckland director Charlotte Evans.Evans recently...

The Warehouse launches new ‘Start Here’ Tokyo Olympics campaign via TBWA\New Zealand

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As proud sponsors of the New Zealand Olympic Team to Tokyo 2020, The Warehouse is encouraging Kiwis to start their...

Cresta puts a line in the sands of time

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The Cresta Awards has an exotic twist to its announcement of the final deadline for entering this year's awards.

Cordis Auckland appoints MetroEXP to handle brand strategy + build hotel guest engagement

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Cordis Auckland has recently appointed MetroEXP, one of Auckland’s fastest-growing marketing and activations agencies...

Bestads Reviewed by Greg Hahn, co-founder and chief creative officer of Mischief, 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...

Ogilvy New Zealand snares Tom Sykes from DDB Aotearoa for head of strategy role

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Ogilvy Network NZ announces new appointment.

Finance How? Finance Now launches new consumer campaign via Strategy

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Finance Now recently awarded its business to Strategy after a competitive pitch. The new campaign shows (or reminds)...

Rockit set to rock the fruit industry with new brand identity via Special Group New Zealand

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Minature apple brand Rockit has unveiled a fresh new brand identity, created by Special Group New Zealand.

Fred Levron to take up Global Chief Creative Officer role at Dentsu International

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Levon helped lead a creative transformation that saw FCB becoming Cannes Lions 2020/2021 Network of the Year.

Six weeks left to enter London International Awards 2021: entries due Tuesday, 31 August

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There are six weeks left to enter the London International Awards. The 25% entry discount will remain through 31st of..

MDS AdSchool Students score 23 finalists at the shortlist stage of Ad Stars Awards 2021

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Out of a total of 2,920 entries into the nonprofessional category of Ad Stars from students around the world, a...

Campaign Brief’s The Work 2021: BBDO edges out TBWA for the Network of the Year accolade

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The top networks in THE WORK 2021 were #1 BBDO, #2 TBWA, #3 DDB, #4 Ogilvy, #5 Dentsu, Leo Burnett, #7 Grey Group...

New World aims to take the difficulty out of dinner in new campaign via DDB Aotearoa

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Created by DDB Aotearoa, New World’s latest campaign encourages New Zealanders to get real about mealtimes and...

BOTAB returns with ‘Anything Goes’ theme ~ band registrations now open

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The most anticipated date on the Advertising Industry calendar is back. Flying Fish and The Comms Council are stoked...

Clemenger BBDO Wellington + Saatchi & Saatchi lead Kiwi pack at shortlist stage of Ad Stars

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New Zealand has scored 37 finalists at the shortlist stage of the 2021 Ad Stars Awards. Clemenger BBDO Wellington and...

NZ Post delivers more with a new look and brand campaign via Inhouse and FCB NZ

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With the wide range of innovative delivery services New Zealand Post offers today, and the spectacular growth of...

Long-time Republikan Emma Munro returns to Republik as account director

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After 12 months away from the agency on maternity leave, Emma Munro returns to Republik as account director...

Colenso BBDO’s Rob Campbell and Haylie Craig to represent New Zealand on The One Club/3% Movement Next Creative Leaders 2021 jury

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The One Club for Creativity and The 3% Movement have announced eight from Asia Pacific who will serve on the diverse...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #1: Revolver

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Notable work from Revolver, ranked #1 Australasian production company in The Work 2021, included Deakin University 'Surv

THE WORK 2021 HOT LIST #1: Clemenger BBDO Wellington

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Notable work from Clemenger BBDO Wellington, ranked #1 New Zealand agency in The Work 2021, included Waka Kotahi - NZ

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...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #2: AIRBAG

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Notable work from AIRBAG, ranked equal #2 Australasian production company in The Work 2021, included Transport Accident

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #2: VANDAL

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Notable work from VANDAL, ranked equal #2 Australasian production company in The Work 2021, included ISPT - 100 Creek St

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #2: Eight

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Notable work from Eight, ranked equal #2 Australasian production company in The Work 2021, included Jimmy Brings 'Summer

Motion Sickness designs brand for The Ministry for Ethnic Communities

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July 1st saw the launch of the newly established Ministry for Ethnic Communities. Previously, issues impacting ethnic...

Damon Stapleton: Relax, reality comes later.

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

Channel 4’s highly anticipated Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games campaign transports viewers into the brutal world of the Super. Human.

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Channel 4 has today launched a major new advertising campaign for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – Super. Human.

Fish&Clips’ Jeff Wood lights up the night in the latest campaign for Jaguar New Zealand

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‘The Art of Performance’ is an in-camera, experiential art installation directed and photographed by Jeff Wood for...

Mango Aotearoa continues to grow with three new appointments

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After a strong start to the year, Mango Aotearoa has welcomed fresh and returning talent, with a further three new...

THE WORK 2021 HOT LIST #2: Special Group

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There were several agencies in New Zealand that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 months.

Saatchi & Saatchi Australia’s ‘Donation Dollar’ for Royal Australian Mint takes out Best of Show at 2021 New York Festivals Advertising Awards

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Saatchi & Saatchi Australia’s “Donation Dollar” for The Royal Australian Mint earned the top honor in the 2021 competiti

Online insurance platform LifeDirect appoints Pitchblack Partners as new agency

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Pitchblack Partners has been appointed as the lead brand and retail agency for the online insurance platform LifeDirect.

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #6: Collider

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #7: Heckler

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #7: Limehouse

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

MSL NZ announces new client wins Durex and Global Women as it bolsters its senior team

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MSL New Zealand is expanding its operations at pace, with the recent wins of two key clients, sexual health product prov

Sealord appoints DDB Aotearoa as creative agency

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DDB Aotearoa has this month been awarded the business of one of the largest fishing companies in Australasia, with...

How One Bowl of Bolognese Could Help an Industry of Millions Facing Burnout

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Global advertising industry award winner and recovering workaholic now based in the U.S., Karen Maurice-O’Leary...

THE WORK 2021 HOT LIST #3: DDB New Zealand

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Notable work from DDB Group New Zealand, ranked #3 New Zealand agency in The Work 2021, included Emerson's 'Tiny Pub',

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #9: Taxi Film Production

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #9: Mighty Nice

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #9: electriclimefilms

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

THE WORK 2021 PRODUCTION COMPANY HOT LIST #9: Floodlight Content

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There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Nicholas Hulley, ECD, AMV BBDO, London

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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...

Revolver takes out Australasian Production Company of the Year in Campaign Brief’s THE WORK 2021: Airbag, Eight and Vandal share equal #2 spot; Photoplay/Playtime Australia in at #5

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There were 142 Acceptances for production companies in THE WORK 2021...

Sarah Cook joins FINCH’s production team

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FINCH has announced that Sarah Cook, one of New Zealand’s most experienced TVC producers, will be joining its...

Everybody Eats and DDB NZ launch the Goodie Box – the doggy bag that feeds you, and the hungry

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Everybody Eats has enlisted DDB Aotearoa to encourage diners across the country to ‘pay’ for their leftovers, as the...

Five campaigns make it through to the finalist stage of the 2021 ORCA Awards

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The judges have had their say, and the top five entries in the 2021 ORCA have been announced.

THE WORK 2021 HOT LIST #4: Colenso BBDO

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There were several agencies in New Zealand that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 months.

THE WORK 2021 HOT LIST #4: YoungShand

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There were several agencies in New Zealand that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 months.

THE WORK 2021 HOT LIST #6: Motion Sickness

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There were several agencies in New Zealand that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 months.

Clemenger BBDO Wellington named NZ Agency of the Year in Campaign Brief’s THE WORK 2021

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Clemenger BBDO Wellington has taken out the NZ Agency of the Year title in Campaign Brief's THE WORK 2021.

Tencent China named APAC Agency of the Year in Campaign Brief’s THE WORK 2021: TBWA SMP Philippines ranked #2, Clemenger BBDO Wellington + Deloitte Digital Australia equal #3

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156 ad agencies around Asia Pacific have had entries accepted into Campaign Brief's THE WORK 2021....

Method encourages young Kiwis to explore the best of Aotearoa in immersive gaming experience

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Creative tech studio Method and its gaming arm M Theory have launched a new immersive children’s game, titled...

Record entries to Campaign Brief’s The Work 2021: Full results of Acceptances announced Monday

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This year, THE WORK 2021 received a record 3,672 entries - up from last year’s 2,611 entries and 2,788 entries in 2019.

Kiwi expat Katya Urlwin promoted to head of account service at Town Square in Melbourne

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Town Square has appointed Katya Urlwin to head of account service, with a remit to lead the agency’s growing client...

Winton scoots down memory lane in newly launched campaign via Brandspank

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Indie creative agency Brandspank has launched a large-scale brand campaign for property developer Winton.

New York Festivals Advertising Awards to honour Award Winners with augmented reality trophy

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NYF and JAXX Partner to Create NYF “Instant Gratification” AR Trophies while Award Winners Await NYF Gold, Silver...

Sony Electronics retains Adhesive as PR, content and influencer agency across NZ and Australia

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Following a competitive pitch process, independent integrated agency, Adhesive, has been reappointed as the agency of...

AUT’s Alex Tawharu and Caitlyn Thomasse score Wood Pencil at the D&AD New Blood Awards 2021

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D&AD has today revealed the Pencil winners for the 2021 New Blood Awards, the organisation’s annual awards programme...

Porter Novelli appoints Brad Pogson to managing director position

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Public relations firm, Porter Novelli, has today appointed Brad Pogson as managing director.

Southern Cross Health Insurance appoints TBWA\NZ following a competitive pitch process

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After running a competitive process, Southern Cross Health Insurance (SCHI) has appointed TBWA\NZ to the role of lead...

Jaguar New Zealand creates The Art of Performance in new campaign via Chemistry

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Luxury car brand Jaguar has partnered with its agency Chemistry to launch a new integrated brand campaign.

Innovate Access New Zealand appoints Republik to manage its Mr Rental business in New Zealand

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Innovate Access New Zealand has appointed Freemans Bay Indie Republik to manage its Mr Rental business in New Zealand.

SkyCity New Zealand shows its feelings in newly launched campaign via Big

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Big’s new campaign for SkyCity has been turning heads in Auckland.

Larchmont signs globally awarded comedy creative Gary McCreadie to directorial roster

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Australasian production company Larchmont is delighted to welcome comedy writer and director Gary McCreadie to its...

Cresta Awards keeps the Early Bird on call – deadline today Wednesday 7 July

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Cresta has today announced that it has extended its Early Bird pricing for a further week, until global end of day 7 Jul

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Rui Branquinho, co-founder, GiveBack Agency, Brazil

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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...

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...

Karangahape Road Business Association launches new ‘Be Our Guest’ campaign via Motion Sickness

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Karangahape Road Business Association and Motion Sickness take a prod at the tourism industry's tired clichés and...

Barker’s of Geraldine appoints MetroEXP to expand product ranges throughout NZ

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MetroEXP, one of Auckland’s fastest-growing marketing and activations agencies has been chosen by Barker’s of...

Massey University appoints FEDERATION as new agency following a four-way pitch

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Independent agency FEDERATION has been appointed lead creative agency for Massey University following a four-way...

Sky encourages a nation of armchair experts in latest campaign via DDB Aotearoa

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Sky and DDB Aotearoa are encouraging Kiwis to celebrate our culture of unsolicited sporting opinions and advice ahead...

DB appoints Motion Sickness as exclusive social agency following a competitive pitch

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Following a competitive pitch, DB Breweries has appointed disruptive creative agency, Motion Sickness, to manage all...

Mish Fletcher joins IPG as company’s first-ever chief growth officer for the Asia-Pacific region

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Interpublic Group has today announced that Mish Fletcher will be joining the company, effective immediately, as the...

Introducing an ‘actual’ human being: Aon unveils Proudly local. Proudly human. campaign via WAVE

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Don’t get stuck on chatbots and automation, say hello to a real human and personalised service – that’s the theme of...

Rotorua Economic Development showcases the spirit of Rotorua in latest campaign via RUN

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Māori-owned, independent creative agency RUN has launched a new campaign for Rotorua Economic Development, running...

Merlee Jayme moves from global role at dentsumcgarrybowen to Asia Pacific Chief Creative Officer role at dentsu International

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Jayme is one of the most awarded Asian creative leaders and entrepreneurs in the industry.

ANZ helps athletes feel support in Tokyo from home in new campaign via TBWA\New Zealand

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A clever piece of tech, a simple tap and the desire to succeed all come together in the latest TBWA\NZ led ANZ...

Sébastien Desclée joins FCB New Zealand from Publicis Groupe Belgium in the role of CEO

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FCB has today announced the appointment of Sébastien Desclée as CEO of FCB New Zealand. Desclée is returning to the...