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Ad-land under spotlight for galloping sexism
Former Saatchi and Saatchi executive Kevin Roberts isn't the only New Zealand adman called out by one of the industry's most outspoken women over sexism lately. Audio
Ad-land under spotlight for galloping sexism
Former Saatchi and Saatchi executive Kevin Roberts isn't the only New Zealand adman called out by one of the industry's most outspoken women over sexism lately.
AudioSaatchi chair's gender comments ludicrous, women advertising execs say
There is still plenty of work to do to address gender bias in the advertising industry, women working in New Zealand agencies say.
Snapping their way to success
Fashion photographers in New Zealand are competing for limited opportunities in an increasingly congested market. Sonia Sly speaks to emerging photographers Luke Foley-Martin and James O'Neill about… Audio
Are our 'Mad Men' too clever by far?
Mediawatch - New Zealand's ad-makers have won top global prizes with ever-more elaborate campaigns. But are they getting too clever for their own good? Audio
Are modern 'Mad Men' too clever for their own good?
New Zealand's ad-makers have won top global prizes and the campaigns they create are getting more and more elaborate. But are they getting too clever for their own good? Video, Audio
Are modern 'Mad Men' too clever for their own good?
New Zealand's ad-makers have won top global prizes and the campaigns they create are getting more and more elaborate. But are they getting too clever for their own good?
Video, AudioDoes free-speech = freedom to advertise?
A former owner of the New Zealand Herald recently made news after failing to place an ad in two of Australia's leading newspapers. A Wellington magazine attracted the wrath of readers after accepting… Audio
Does free-speech = freedom to advertise?
A former owner of the New Zealand Herald recently made news after failing to place an ad in two of Australia's leading newspapers. A Wellington magazine attracted the wrath of readers after accepting…
AudioAll Blacks for hire in the news
Editors are usually keen on a story if there’s an All Black in it. But sometimes the story is really about the big brands the boys in black are supporting. Video, Audio
All Blacks for hire in the news
Editors are usually keen on a story if there’s an All Black in it. But sometimes the story is really about the big brands the boys in black are supporting.
Video, AudioMedia commentator - Gavin Ellis
Native advertising, or sponsored content in media speak, is creeping further up websites and news apps. Audio
Media with Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis on a damning report on kickbacks in the U.S. advertising industry is leading to calls for greater transparency in our part of the world; The PWC outlook for New Zealand media over the next… Audio
Tackling the big issues: Irish author Louise O'Neill
Young adult fiction writer Louise O'Neill won an Irish Book Award for her first novel in 2014, and an Irish Times Award for her second, in 2015. Both have struck a chord with the issues facing young… Audio
Wicked Campers can't 'exploit the NZ community' - Censor
A ban on some campervan liveries is not about stopping humorous messages, but stopping businesses exploiting the community, says the chief censor.
Another Wicked Campers van banned
The chief censor has banned another Wicked Campers van, this time for having a misogynistic message on it.
Push for ban on junk food advertising
Health groups are calling for a ban on junk food advertising and sports sponsorship in a bid to mimic the success of the ban on tobacco ads.
Call to ban junk food ads within 300m of schools
The Morgan Foundation is calling for a ban on junk food advertising within 300 metres of schools - including on dairies.
Three Wicked Campers vans banned
Three of Wicked Campers' van designs have been banned by the Chief Censor, in the first classification involving vehicles in New Zealand.
Call for ban on junk food advertising near schools
A charity is asking for a ban on all junk food advertising within 300 metres of schools, including on dairies. Audio
