Josh & Jamie develop a taste for the good Stuff
Small, very New Zealandy and not very old agency Josh&Jamie is steadily becoming not so small, continuing its solid run of victories after taking Fairfax Media’s online news-site Stuff.co.nz off incumbent Big Communications in a competitive pitch.
“She’s a beaut account to win,” says J&J creative director, Josh Lancaster. “Although it does mean Jamie will be crapping on even more than usual about sport with the extra stories stuff.co.nz has.”
Fellow creative director, Jamie Hitchcock also invited anyone wandering past the agency at around 10am to come in and compete in the terrific daily quiz that can be found on Stuff.co.nz.
Fairfax Group advertising and marketing manager, Sandra King was impressed with the way Josh&Jamie handled the brief.
“J&J demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the business and delivered some compelling creative,” she says.
And Nigel Tutt, general manager – digital platform and channel development at Fairfax says “it’s a really exciting time for Stuff and we’re looking forward to working with the boys and [group account director] Jo but mostly with Jo.”
Marvin
July 27, 2010
Who is Jo?
Josh Lancaster
July 27, 2010
Jo is in fact Joanna Wealleans. She is the J&J super suit. When Jo isn't hunting down new business she is prospecting for a husband. If you're still interested Marvin you can send a headshot and relevant financials to jo@joshandjamie.co.nz.
PMo
July 27, 2010
Nice one Triple J. 11/15 on the daily quiz this morning. Tried bringing back the 5 minute quiz on the creative floor with limited success
MG
July 27, 2010
PMo – I remember those with fondness. Surely that's not an indication of reduced general knowledge across the third floor?
PMo
July 27, 2010
Of course not, we're simply embracing the digital age – and prefer the odds on mutli-choice
Ant Salmon (Big)
July 27, 2010
Our congratulations to Josh&Jamie on picking up Stuff.co.nz. It's a great brand and it will be in very good hands I'm sure. Just to clarify, although we were indeed the incumbent, we advised the guys at Fairfax some time ago that we would not be looking to continue with the relationship. We were not involved in the pitch. Realise that it won't matter to anyone but us……