Campaigns
ACC releases new campaign via Film Construction and VML
New Zealand production company Film Construction has collaborated with VML to launch the latest campaign for ACC.
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Campaigns
Spruik and Aspen NZ bring Zantac to OOH
Creative agency Spruik is leading the relaunch of Zantac as an over-the-counter option for heartburn.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Simon Lendrum
Comms Council CEO Simon Lendrum says the team’s top priority is continuing to champion Kiwi agencies. Oh, and that Six Seven was 2025’s best trend.
Campaigns
Auckland Transport and Thompson Spencer launch Joy Rides campaign
This festive season, Auckland Transport and Thompson Spencer are driving smiles all over Auckland with Joy Rides.
Campaigns
Unicef reframes holiday giving with Phantom Billstickers
Unicef Aotearoa and Phantom Billstickers have delivered an awareness campaign, inspiring New Zealanders to donate to children in crisis.
Awards
Run’s Raymond Otene McKay appointed to Dubai Lynx jury
Run Aotearoa co-founder and CCO Raymond Otene McKay has been appointed to the Direct and Outdoor Jury at the Dubai Lynx Awards.
News
iHeartCountry to lead NZME’s partnership with Tussock Country Music Festival 2026
NZME has announced a partnership with Kiwi country music event Tussock Country, as it returns to Gore in 2026.
Awards
Seek wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for October
Kantar’s October Ad Impact Award goes to Seek. ‘Tis the season to find your next job’ stands out for its seasonal storytelling.
Campaigns
TVNZ, Together and Contact Energy power up summer with Super Streamers campaign
TVNZ, Together and Contact Energy have launched the Super Streamers campaign on TVNZ+, rewarding viewers for streaming their favourite shows.
Accounts
TSB appoints YoungShand to drive brand transformation
New Zealand-owned bank TSB has appointed independent agency YoungShand as its creative partner following a competitive pitch.
Campaigns
TSB captures raw emotions in new video campaign
TSB’s new social-first campaign captures real customer reactions, heartfelt surprises and authentic moments of kindness.
News
Auto Trader and NZ Autocar join forces
Auto Trader and NZ Autocar have joined forces to create what both describe as the country’s new home of motoring.
Campaigns
Meet Alan P: L&P and DDB Aotearoa launch Small Town Genius
L&P is back with a new brand platform, Small town genius, created by Coca-Cola Oceania with support from DDB.
Awards
Sophie Moloney wins Chief Executive Of The Year at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards
Sky is celebrating its leader Sophie Moloney winning Chief Executive of the Year at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards.
Campaigns
Ikea, Mindshare and Go Media pull off NZ’s first full-network takeover
Ikea has launched a nationwide OOH campaign in partnership with Mindshare, executed across Go Media’s full digital network.
Movings & Shakings
Motion Sickness recruits top talent to fuel trans-Tasman growth
Motion Sickness has welcomed a string of new hires in strategy, creative and client service as it expands across the Tasman.
Movings & Shakings
Contagion welcomes Jake Calder to the team
Contagion is excited to announce the appointment of Jake Calder as digital performance and innovation lead.
Campaigns
Ikea marks its arrival in Aotearoa with ‘Ikea, everywhere’
With just a few days into opening, Ikea has launched a localised market-entry campaign, ‘Ikea, everywhere’.
Media
Prominent rural broadcasters join forces
Andy Thompson and Sarah Perriam-Lampp will join forces to launch an innovative, multimedia rural radio show in 2026.
Campaigns
Crusaders launches new brand platform
Crusaders, in partnership with Plato, has launched a major brand platform celebrating the people at the heart of the club.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks updates local line-ups in Manawatū, Wairarapa and Rotorua
MediaWorks has announced major regional programming changes for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to a strong local presence.
News
IMANZ celebrates 2025 with new annual awards show
On December 3, Independent Media Agencies NZ held its end of year Connect Event, hosting 180 of its members and partners at MediaWorks.
Campaigns
Love Taupō joins the Ikea craze
LOVE Taupō partnered with Christchurch agency Make to creatively join the ‘Ikea mania’ sweeping Auckland this week.
Movings & Shakings
NZME appoints David Linklater as editor of Driven Car Guide
NZME has appointed David Linklater as editor of DRIVEN Car Guide, as the publication continues to expand across print, digital and video.
StopPress exclusives
How Juliet Peterson is shaping Sky’s future: What the new combined portfolio means for advertisers
Sky’s Juliet Peterson reveals new ad opportunities, expanded reach and digital innovation following the Discovery NZ acquisition.
Accounts
Lassoo Media builds momentum with four major wins
Following its Media Agency of the Year win at the 2025 Beacons Awards, Lassoo Media has secured four new major accounts.
Awards
Entries open for 2026 IHAC Awards
Entries are now open for the In-House Agency Council’s annual awards, celebrating in-house and hybrid creativity across the Tasman.
News
Together celebrates Independents’ Day as new government rules come into effect
Independent media agency Together names December 1 “Independents’ Day” as new Government Procurement rules come into effect.
Media
The Bakery Collective and Veterans’ Affairs release Finding our Way Back
Finding Our Way Back is a short documentary following three veterans as they navigate the challenges of life beyond service.
Awards
Google announces 2025 Agency Excellence Award winners
Google has announced the winners of its 2025 Agency Excellence Awards, honouring exceptional, innovative use of its advertising tools.