Chances are, if you live in Auckland and listen to radio, you know their names – and voices.
Sailor Grant Dalton once remarked to Newstalk ZB host Paul Holmes that he knew he was getting close to New Zealand during one of his round-the-world races when he picked up radio reception at sea – and heard their advertisement.
It’s “Adrienne and John” of Auckland retail appliance firm Magness Benrow. Like Beyonce, Prince, and Madonna, they’re simply known by their first names – Kiwi style.
And while they sometimes bicker and poke fun at each other in their ads – all part of the shtick – let’s clear one thing up at the start: John Magness and Adrienne Harrison are not married to each other, as many people might think.
“We’re good mates,” says Magness.
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It’s “Adrienne and John” of Auckland retail appliance firm Magness Benrow. Like Beyonce, Prince, and Madonna, they’re simply known by their first names – Kiwi style.
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