Movings & Shakings
RNZ appoints Pip Keane to chief audio officer
RNZ has appointed Pip Keane as chief audio officer, a new role overseeing audio content and unifying its approach.
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Movings & Shakings
Rise & Shine PR welcomes Imogen Duff as senior group account director
Imogen Duff has more than 15 years experience, including running her own consultancy and working as head of communications for Dr Libby.
Campaigns
NZ Rugby and Movember encourage Kiwis to take a stand against silence
New Zealand Rugby and Movember are encouraging Kiwis to take a stand against silence as part of an ongoing mental health campaign.
Media
SMG Studio bring Lego Party! to life
SMG Studio, the Lego Group and publisher Fictions have announced the release of Lego Party!, a new multiplayer game.
Campaigns
MediaWorks, OMD and Maccas ‘go feast mode’ with a bus
McDonald’s, OMD and MediaWorks have launched a New Zealand media first: a bus
that literally transforms before your eyes.
Awards
Toyota NZ wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for August
Toyota’s new campaign is a clever spotlight on the brand’s dominant presence across Aotearoa, showing that there’s a Toyota for everyone.
Movings & Shakings
NZME welcomes Deep Balsara as programmatic manager
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has announced the appointment of Deep Balsara as programmatic manager.
Campaigns
Pitchblack and Together power Barfoot & Thompson’s new chapter
Barfoot & Thompson, Together and Pitchblack have launched Do Big Things – a campaign that breaks new ground in NZ real estate.
News
Spacefor hits 100 bookings as demand for IRL experiences grows
Brand experience platform Spacefor has reached its 100th booking, expanding its client base and activations across New Zealand.
News
The Spinoff cracks the code for young audiences
The Spinoff’s early success with its Now You Know podcast highlights a scalable model for engaging young audiences.
Campaigns
Asahi Super Dry Nama Jokki returns to NZ for good
To mark the return of Nama Jokki, Asahi partnered with Hearts & Science to invite guests to experience its draught beer ritual.
Movings & Shakings
Latch expands leadership team to drive DOOH innovation
DOOH specialist Latch has appointed Keely Allen as business development director and Jamie Snow as creative production director.
News
Outstanding Radio Creative Awards open for entries
The 2025 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards are now calling for entries, celebrating audio creativity across the country.
Movings & Shakings
The Sweetshop welcomes director Beatrice Pegard
Global production network The Sweetshop has welcomed filmmaker Beatrice Pegard to its New Zealand and Australian roster.
Media
Lumo turns DOOH into emergency communication channel
Lumo’s Jack Plowright says the initiative builds on the belief that digital billboards can serve a public good as well as a commercial one.
News
Thompon Spencer finalists for IAB Creative Agency of the Year
Thompson Spencer are finalists for Creative Agency of the Year and Best Use of Social at the IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising awards.
Accounts
Motion Sickness wins Shine Lawyers’ global account
Motion Sickness’ unconventional, non-advertising approach appealed to Shine and resonated with its vision for the future.
Media
NZ Herald tackles taboo with video series The Elephant
NZ Herald has a launched a new video series called The Elephant that aims to tackle topics people feel uncomfortable discussing.
News
New ADMA and NZMA agreement brings Capability Compass to Aotearoa
Under the partnership, NZMA will promote and endorse ADMA’s skills assessment tool, the Capability Compass, across Aotearoa.
Awards
IAB New Zealand announces Digital Advertising Awards finalists for 2025
Now in its ninth year, IAB New Zealand’s awards recognise the digital advertising industry’s most outstanding practitioners and best work.
News
NZRenoTok rebrands as NZRealReveals – season two on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
The social-first renovation series that captivated audiences nationwide is back for season two – with a new identity: NZRealReveals.
Awards
Boring data made interesting: The winning formula behind Lumo’s 2024 Pixel champs
LUMO spoke with 2024 industry winners Joachim Pearson and Oscar Randle to get their take on what makes a winning Pixel Award.
News
Launch of knOOH marks a new era for out of home in Aotearoa
knOOH, NZ’s first unified audience measurement system, replaces predecessor Calibre and represents a new era for the out of home sector.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers fuse physical with digital in new Tron: Ares campaign
Phantom Billstickers’ street build combines traditional posters with custom 3D elements, neon lighting and striking hand-painted elements.
Movings & Shakings
Kantar appoints new public sector lead
Kantar New Zealand has appointed Jay Carlsen in the newly created role of group account director – public sector.
Campaigns
Campaign starring ¼ of a car shows why it’s better with Spark
Spark, in partnership with Colenso, have launched a new brand campaign to mark its new positioning: ‘It’s better with Spark.’
Accounts
Specsavers appoints Ogilvy PR as new agency partner
Specsavers has combined its earned communications activity across the Tasman, appointing Ogilvy PR as its new agency partner.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion Shine boosts leadership with Luke Farmer as new managing director
As the new managing director, Farmer will lead the creative team in delivering integrated, results-driven campaigns.
Movings & Shakings
MintHC boosts leadership team, Mike Hutcheson joins board
MintHC has welcomed Mike Hutcheson to its board to support strategic expertise as it advances digital innovation and AI.
Movings & Shakings
Ashley Wales-Brown joins Mars United as digital commerce director
Mars United ANZ says Wales-Brown will supercharge its connected commerce vision, simplifying the delivery of clients’ ambitions.