Wellington - Those searching for Valentines Day cards in New Zealand this weekend may have been in for a shock. Placed among the cards were some with a less than idyllic message inside.The cards, which have a traditional Valentines Day exterior containing a darker message inside, are part of a campaign designed by ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi to remind New…
2012 is the year when taxes return to the consumer.The campaign sums up all Visa's efforts in recent years in developing innovative products, and aims to convince consumers that payment by card is easy, safe and profitable. Thus, in addition to the benefits of practicality, time saving and maximum security, Visa is offering all those who pay local taxes with…
London - The Gunn Report for 2011 has been released. The report combines the results of all the significant advertising award schemes around the world, to identify the most successful agencies, campaigns and clients each year.In the Most Awarded Commercials category, Saatchi & Saatchi London's Welcome Back spot for T-Mobile came second.‘Welcome Back' amassed a total of 13 award wins…
Tokyo - Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo announced today it would partner with Digital Jungle, a social influence digital marketing agency to provide clients with social media analytics technologies and social marketing services. Digital Jungle already has an existing relationship with Saatchi & Saatchi in China.Phillip Rubel, Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon Tokyo's CEO stated, "Penetration of social media is proliferating…
San Juan - Comstat, Puerto Rico's main public relations and corporate communications firm, cemented its industry leadership by adding Microsoft Puerto Rico to its continually growing client roster. As part of the agreement that was recently formalized between both companies, Microsoft will rely on Comstat's counseling, expertise, experience and resources in the areas of public relations and media relations.For Ana…
Auckland - Tui launched its latest Brand TVC last week via the team at Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand.Shot by The Sweet Shop's Stuart McDonald, this spot shows three mates once again going on a stealth mission to get their hands on some of Mangatainoka's finest. But once inside the Brewery, the gorgeous Tui Brewery Girls aren't working away as…
Prague - What would you dare to do for the one you love? At advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, they decided to find out what Czechs and Slovaks are like in this respect. For their client Milka, to mark the occasion of St. Valentine's Day, they have created a Facebook app where couples can exchange more or less serious promises…
London - T-Mobile has launched its latest advertising campaign, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, which takes an upbeat creative approach to offering brilliant value for money to its customers.The campaign, titled ‘Giving Britain what Britain Loves', is a celebration of populist British culture and the bargains T-Mobile will be offering throughout 2012.Activity will run throughout 2012 and communicate a range…
Torrance, Ca - Saatchi & Saatchi LA is debuting three new spots for the 2012 Toyota Camry that range from silly to sentimental: "It's Reinvented," "Kentucky" and "Connections." Each ad will be integrated with extensive social and mobile efforts, some of Toyota's most ambitious to date. Combined, the spots make up a layered and multi-tonal marketing initiative to connect the…
London - Saatchi & Saatchi has promoted Leigh Thomas, the head of account management, to the role of UK managing director and named Michelle Greenhalgh, a client partner, as UK MD of Saatchi & Saatchi S, the network's sustainability arm.Thomas (pictured) will take responsibility for day-to-day running of the agency, freeing up Magnus Djaba, the recently appointed chief executive, to…
London - Last Thursday, a banker broke free of his corporate chains and escaped the City for a life in the creative industries by driving his corner desk, complete with phone and printer, through London's financial district, to the legendary steps of 80 Charlotte Street.The stunt, staged by Saatchi & Saatchi London, marked the launch of its award-winning Summer Scholarship scheme…
Paris - Publicis Groupe has announced its acquisition of 100% of The Creative Factory (TCF), a marketing and advertising agency in Moscow with a strong track record in specialty areas such as trade and shopper marketing, PR and event management, digital and digital production, and video production. TCF will be fully integrated into Saatchi & Saatchi Russia.Founded in 2001, TCF and…
Prague - This week sees the release of latest campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi Prague for client T-Mobile and its well-built offer. The audience can enjoy seeing popular young Czech actor Vojta Kotek as a fitness centre trainer encountering trouble in the shape of an unlikely ‘body builder', played by stand-up comedian Lukáš Pavlásek.The TV spots have been directed by…
Auckland - Following a recent pitch, Saatchi & Saatchi has been included on Air New Zealand's agency roster.Commenting on the news, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ CEO Nicky Bell said,"Air New Zealand is an iconic New Zealand brand that has been on the edge of what's new, not only in their offering but in their communication as well.""We are thrilled that…