Commercial Communications Council

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that applications for our 2025 Annual Recruitment Programme are now OPEN! If you’re ready to kickstart your career in the vibrant and dynamic world of advertising, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover your dream career in advertising. Apply now! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gPu-AFmu

Swing, drive and putt for good at the UnLtd: Open golf tournament in Auckland! Join our friends at UnLtd on Thursday 7 November at the beautiful Akarana Golf Club in Auckland for a fantastic day out on the golf course - and all for a great cause! There will be plenty of surprises in store with special sponsor activations and competitions along the course. Played in Ambrose format, the game is open to all levels of golfers. Get in touch with [email protected] today to book your team in!

Are you a senior advertising professional facing complex negotiations? Or are you looking to sharpen your skills for high-stakes situations? Our Senior Negotiation Course is designed for you. This course is ideal for senior agency personnel handling pitches, proposals, and contracts. You’ll gain practical negotiation techniques, develop strategic insights, and build the confidence needed to excel in challenging environments. 👨🏫 Led by Scotwork’s expert coaches, with years of real-world experience, you’ll walk away equipped to drive successful outcomes—even in the most complex scenarios. 📌 Booking Deadline: Wednesday 22 January 2025 📅 Course Date: 5–7 March 2025 Find out more and register now! https://hubs.la/Q02R9vVz0

Join us on the 23rd of October to unlock the secrets of award-winning effectiveness at the Effectiveness Breakfast hosted at TVNZ. 🥐 To coincide with the upcoming Effie Awards Aotearoa Gala Dinner, join us for a morning of insights and inspiration Our keynote speaker, James Hurman —advertising effectiveness expert and founder of Previously Unavailable —will be sharing initial findings from the Comms Council Aotearoa Effectiveness Database. We'll also hear first-hand from the teams behind some of 2023's Effie Gold-winning campaigns. Discover the collaboration, thinking, and strategy that made these campaigns stand out amongst the best in the industry: Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Motion Sickness for their work "Amazingly Fast Behavioural Change - You're Cooked. Recipes to Avoid Disaster" Kiwibank New Zealand and Special New Zealand for their work "Reigniting NZ's Relationship with Kiwibank" ➡️ To learn more or purchase tickets, head to https://hubs.ly/Q02R9-0b0

Last chance to sharpen your creative pitching skills with Wayne Lotherington at The MAChINE – Selling Ideas workshop! This course is designed to help you overcome the toughest client challenges and get them saying "yes" to your bold ideas. 🗓️ Course date: 17-18 October 2024 Registration closes today - Thursday 26 September 2024. Don't miss out on this opportunity to master the art of selling creativity. ⏳ 👉 Secure your spot now: https://hubs.la/Q02R974c0

Announcing the 2024 Effie Awards Aotearoa Finalists! 🎉 We’re excited to reveal the outstanding finalists for this year’s Effie Awards Aotearoa in association with TVNZ. These finalists have demonstrated exceptional creativity and effectiveness in marketing, showcasing the best of our industry. 👉 Check out the full list of finalists on our website and celebrate the innovative solutions leading the way. https://hubs.la/Q02QyF880 🗓️ Don’t forget: The winners will be announced at our ceremony on Thursday 31 October at Auckland Town Hall.

The Pressie Awards are here, and we’re searching for the stars of tomorrow. Could that be someone from your team? Or maybe it's you! 👀 We're looking for young professionals under 30, with less than five years’ industry experience, who are already making waves in PR, Experiential, and Social Campaigns. 🏆 📢 Nominate yourself or a co-worker today! Head to https://hubs.la/Q02PD2410 and download the entry form now. Let’s celebrate the future of our industry! #PressieAwards #YoungPractitioner #PRLeaders #FutureofPR #CampaignStars

Congratulations to the Foundations 2024 cohort! 🎉 You stunned us with your presentations last night. Your hard work and creativity were truly impressive. Amazing job, everyone! ⭐️

It’s not about the size of your budget… …it’s about how you make it work. Whether you’re part of an in-house team, a solo practitioner, or an agency, we know you’ve got the strategic smarts we’re looking for. The 2024 Pressie Awards are all set to recognise the brightest thinking and best execution in this year’s PR, Experiential, and Social Campaigns. We’ve seen the work—campaigns that created change, events that made headlines, and social initiatives that got people talking in 2023. Now, it’s your turn to show us what you’ve accomplished. Head over to our website and download the Call for Entry. It’s got everything you need to craft that standout submission. We’re excited to see what you bring! https://hubs.la/Q02PfJkh0

We are excited to share that Sarah Harp Harp has joined the team at Quantum Jump! A big thank you to everyone at Quantum Jump Ltd for welcoming her to the team. We can’t wait to see the amazing contributions Sarah will bring! 🌟 Thinking about a career in advertising? Applications for our Annual Recruitment Programme are opening soon on October 1st. Pre-register your interest here: https://hubs.la/Q02NVlY30