Last night's Ad Show filming was in full swing as panelists prepared to tackle one of life's toughest questions: Is Australian beer advertising simply funnier than ours?
The very idea grates but the notion must be confronted. Panelists Michele A'Court, Rene de Monchy (DB Breweries) and perennial stirrer Matt Blomfield pointed the finger at a range of ads from both sides of the Tasman.
After last week's Axis Awards, nobody in the industry could deny that Special Group is one to watch. Special's Michael Redwood and Paul Catmur from BC&F were on hand to talk about their experiences on both sides of the indie fence.
There's also all the action from the Axis Awards on the night – including DDB's Steve Kane in a starring role and a bit of Devo Dancing Action™. Don't miss the wild ride. Tonight, 9.35pm on TVNZ7 or catch it OnDemand tomorrow.
Panelists Michele A'Court & Rene de Monchy with DB Breweries' Jo Jalfon
Miles Gandy and panelists Paul Catmur (Barnes, Catmur & Friends) & Michael Redwood (Special Group)
Panelists Matt Blomfield & Rene de Monchy
Vincent Burke & Philippa Mossman
Tom Darlow
James Littlejohn & Brian Grey
Michele Da Costa & Will Furley
Levi Beamish & Hamish Coleman-Ross
Rob O'Neill & Mark Broatch
Andrew Leusink & Mark Tongs
Erika Henderson, Sarah Cockerill & Colette Pithie
Ryan Cullen, Timothy Kidd, Josh Lord & Piet Baars