Special Group to take on the capital

Special Group to take on the capital
Special Group’s chief executive Tony Bradbourne. (Image: supplied)
Daniel Dunkley
Award-winning advertising agency Special Group is set to open a new office in Wellington, vowing to take on rivals for government contracts in the capital.The independent group believes it can take on larger players in Wellington following a string of successes in New Zealand and the United States.Special’s arrival in the capital will cause a stir in the highly-competitive creative industry, with Wellington a key market for lucrative government work.Renowned agencies including Clemenger BBDO Wellington have earned plaudits in recent years...

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