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Sky confirmed as broadcast partner for 2026 SailGP
Sky has been named the official New Zealand broadcast partner for the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship seeason.
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Campaigns
JCDecaux launches live Olympic supporter campaign for the NZ team
With the Winter Olympic Games underway, JCDecaux NZ is activating a live supporter campaign across its national digital network.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion Shine rebrands to Bastion Aotearoa
The new name, Bastion Aotearoa, marks the next phase in the agency’s evolution and its focus on building powerful organisations and brands.
Campaigns
TBWA\New Zealand and Southern Cross launch The Feel Good Project
TBWA\New Zealand has launched a new campaign for the Southern Cross brand that puts real New Zealand health stories centre stage.
Movings & Shakings
Lumo announces new board members
Lumo Digital Outdoor announces the appointment of Dan Wright from The Loom and Georgia Mahaffie from One New Zealand to its board.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers creates hand-painted train mural for AT’s Mix Your Go
Phantom Billstickers has partnered with Auckland Transport, MBM and Federation to deliver a experiential activation for Mix Your Go.
Campaigns
Meadow Fresh and McCann NZ unveil Fantasy League for Cows
Inspired by fantasy football, Fantasy Herd draws on actual milking outputs and behavioural data from a North Otago dairy farm.
Accounts
Pead launches new service focused on AI search and GEO
Communications agency Pead has launched a new service to help brands take control of how they show up in AI generated answers.
Movings & Shakings
Suntory Oceania appoints Bríd Drohan-Stewart as CMO
Multi-beverage company Suntory Oceania has appointed Bríd Drohan-Stewart to chief marketing officer, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania.
News
The Marketing Club partners with Art of the Possible
The Marketing Club has announced a new partnership with trans-Tasman marketing consultancy Art of the Possible.
News
The Worthies announces finalists for inaugural awards
The Worthies, a celebration the public sector, creative agencies and not‑for‑profit organisations, has announced the finalists for its awards.
News
Marketing under the microscope at The Warehouse
Chief marketing officer Frankie Coulter says this step is needed to help make sure customers get the best value from their local store.
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Movings & Shakings
Dentsu Creative Aotearoa welcomes Nikki McKelvie
Dentsu has appointed Nikki McKelvie as managing director of Dentsu Creative Aotearoa to lead the creative practice and drive growth.
Campaigns
Raglan launches first-ever brand campaign
Raglan Food Co, in partnership with The Enthusiasts, has launched its first brand campaign celebrating local ties.
Awards
Mitre 10 and Quantum Jump named finalists in global loyalty awards
Mitre 10 Club’s ‘Discount Days’ initiative has been recognised as a finalist in two prestigious global loyalty awards.
Movings & Shakings
Misterwolf appoints Susie Darling as new partner and general manager
Independent creative agency misterwolf has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi GM Susie Darling as partner and general manager.
Accounts
Hisense appoints Bench Media to drive growth across ANZ
Global consumer electronics brand Hisense has appointed independent media agency Bench Media as a key partner in its ANZ agency village.
Movings & Shakings
YS appoints Ginny Woo as digital marketing manager
YoungShand has appointed Ginny Woo as digital marketing manager, a move designed to strengthen its integrated digital offering.
News
Sky renews distribution agreement with ESPN
Sky renews its ESPN partnership, keeping Kiwi fans connected to top sports, including MLB, NBA, NFL, NBL and more.
Movings & Shakings
Designworks appoints Megan D’Audney as new managing partner
Brand design agency Designworks has appointed Megan D’Audney as its new managing partner, effective this month.
News
Five leading car brands partner with CarExpert NZ ahead of February launch
CarExpert NZ is launching later this month to help Kiwi car buyers navigate an increasingly complex and competitive market.
News
Sky Sport celebrates 30 years of Super Rugby
Sky Sport has revealed its 2026 Super Rugby Pacific content plans as the competition marks 30 years since its 1996 launch.
Media
ThinkTV captures attention with 30sec ad spots
ThinkTV has launched a TV campaign showcasing how television remains effective in New Zealand and how TV ads hold viewers’ attention.
Movings & Shakings
Special promotes Gareth Rice to creative director
Special has promoted Gareth Rice to creative director, marking a new chapter in his two-decade-long creative career.
News
Australia’s Nine Entertainment buys QMS Media / MediaWorks
Australian media company Nine Entertainment has acquired MediaWorks’ parent, QMS Media, for NZ$986 million.
Awards
Turners Cars takes out Kantar Supreme Ad Impact Award for 2025
Turners’ “Tina’s Road Trip” has won Kantar’s 2025 Supreme Ad Impact Award for its catchy, rhymed song that celebrates Kiwi culture.
News
Conversion Marketing launches multi-channel content service
New Zealand based marketing agency Conversion Marketing has launched a new multi-channel content creation service.
Movings & Shakings
Pead promotes Jack Spence to account director
Pead promotes Jack Spence to account director, recognising his leadership, client work and impact on campaigns.
Awards
IHAC Awards reveals judges for 2026
The IHAC Awards has revealed its 2026 judging panel, reflecting the breadth and maturity of in-house capability.