For the Publicity!

Publicity stunts can take a variety of forms, all to raise your profile!

For the Publicity!

Publicity stunts can take a variety of forms, all to raise your profile!

For the Publicity!

Publicity stunts can take a variety of forms, all to raise your profile!

Mike O'Brien of Low Overhead Advertising with Ghetto Blaster

19 January 1987

Mike O'Brien, reflected in a mirror, of Low Overhead Advertising with painted advert on his head with a Ghetto Blaster. Taken during a trip around Christchurch using his head as a moving advert. Cathedral Square, the Port Hills and the photographer are visible in the reflection.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00028A

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

Copyright status: In copyright

Copyright Christchurch Star.

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Permission for commercial reuse must be sought from the Christchurch Star.

This material has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. Please contact Christchurch City Libraries if you have any questions relating to the use of this material or wish to order a hi resolution copy for commercial purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

Giant-sized All Blacks rugby jersey, world record attempt

17 January 1997

A giant-sized Canterbury New Zealand All Blacks rugby jersey worn by Jenny Bingham and Carol Skilling (centre) and held by, from left, Matthew Riordan, Wayne James, Tony Reiner and Peter Bain. The jersey is three times larger than the largest standard size.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00211A

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

Copyright status: In copyright

Copyright Christchurch Star.

Reuse license: Contact me

Permission for commercial reuse must be sought from the Christchurch Star.

This material has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. Please contact Christchurch City Libraries if you have any questions relating to the use of this material or wish to order a hi resolution copy for commercial purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

Railways Corporation publicity featuring Trudy van Zyl

25 March 1983

"Miss Freightcare", Trudy van Zyl, in a dangerous goods store in Christchurch as part of campaign to promote safe handling of substances and awkward loads by the Railways Corporation. Zyl is wearing a branded cap and t-shirt as part of the campaign.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: South West / Addington

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00032A

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

Copyright status: In copyright

Copyright Christchurch Star.

Reuse license: Contact me

Permission for commercial reuse must be sought from the Christchurch Star.

This material has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. Please contact Christchurch City Libraries if you have any questions relating to the use of this material or wish to order a hi resolution copy for commercial purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

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