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Commercial Communications Council reveals the power of brand building with new book
The Commercial Communications Council (Comms Council) has released today, ‘Why Aren’t we Doing This? - How long term brand building drives profitability’, a book written by UK strategist, Peter Field; urging marketers and business leaders to understand how overly sales-led advertising is negatively impacting their business in terms of long-term growth and profitability.
New awards celebrate best of Kiwi PR, experiential and social media
A new annual awards programme launching Monday 24th September 2018 will recognise the country’s most impressive PR, experiential and social media campaigns.
Building Diverse & Inclusive Agencies - a step in the right direction
Thanks to Diversity Works New Zealand, BNZ, Air New Zealand and Clemenger Group for sharing their perspectives and learnings with our industry on the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in NZ.
99 are BOTAB 2018 Champions
The Signoffs from 99 have taken the title of BOTAB 2018 champions in front of a sell-out crowd at Galatos.
The giant $1500 travel cheque from Fortis Travel went to Ashlee Choi, the deserved drummer from MBM’s Rage Against the Machine-Learning.
The Comms Council issues an Inclusiveness & Diversity Policy for use in member agencies
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Last year, a survey of the industry conducted by the Commercial Communications Council found that there is widespread understanding of the need for greater diversity in the industry, however there is a clear gap when it comes to formal policies and programmes within agencies. In response to these findings, the Comms Council Inclusiveness & Diversity Group set a goal that all member agencies have an Inclusiveness & Diversity Policy in place by the end of 2018.
Comms Council announces new Chair of PREScom
The Comms Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pickering; Director, Brand Spanking to the position of Chair for the PR, Experiential, and Social Media Committee (PREScom).
The Commercial Communications Council supports the launch of Think TV
Think TV is a collective voice for the industry to celebrate and hero the scale and effectiveness of television advertising in New Zealand.
Comms Council appoints new Media Committee Chair
The Comms Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Osborne; Managing Director, Mindshare to the position of Chair for the Media Committee.
Is your organisation subject to the EU’s new data laws?
In May 2018 the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) will come into force. It may have an impact on New Zealand organisations.
Widespread support for diversity but gaps in formal policies and programmes to drive better outcomes
- The Commercial Communications Council sets target for all members to have diversity policy and plan in place by the end of 2018 -
Navigating the Agency Selection Process
ANZA and the Comms Council came together to work collaboratively, along with input from clients and agencies, to create a best practice guide to help ease the agecy selection process, tailored to the New Zealand market.
Winners of the 2017 Effie Awards in association with TVNZ
Congratulation to all the finalists and winners!
View the winners list from the 2017 Effie Awards in association with TVNZ.
BOTAB 2017 Winners - Fish TACO
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For the first time in BOTAB’s 10-year history, Flying Fish have taken out the championship title with their band, Fish TACO.
Advertising Pays - a report by Deloitte Access Economics
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Inaugural Deloitte report shows contribution of advertising industry to New Zealand economy worth $6 billion
CAANZ becomes Commercial Communications Council
The Communication Agencies Association of New Zealand has undergone a change of identity and will now be known as the Commercial Communications Council.
2017 Winners of The Beacon Awards in association with NZME
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all the worthy winners of the 2017 Beacon Awards in association with NZME.
Download the results list.
2017 Axis Award Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2017 Axis Awards!
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The Elements of Effectiveness - Effie Awards 2016 in association with TVNZ
2016 Effie Awards were proudly brought to you by CAANZ in association with TVNZ our Commercial Partner.
We also thank Commercial Partner, NZME and sponsors: Nielsen, Facebook, The Radio Bureau and Soar Print.
CAANZ appoints Louise Bond as new President
The CAANZ Board has elected Louise Bond, CEO of PHD Group, as President of the Association, after Simon Lendrum’s decision to step down, following his two and a half year stint in the role.