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‘A proud moment’: Vast Billboards places its first site in Wellington
Independent out of home media company Vast Billboards has welcomed its first site in the Wellington region.
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Campaigns
New work from Saatchi & Saatchi NZ makes annual Doc Edge Festival ‘sapiosexy’
Saatchi & Saatchi has launched a new campaign to promote New Zealand’s annual Doc Edge Documentary Festival.
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HOYTS and D-BOX bring more epic cinema experiences across trans-Tasman
HOYTS is expanding its D-BOX offering to deliver more immersive movie experiences to audiences across Australia and New Zealand.
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NZME renews exclusive partnership with Riccarton Park Racecourse
NZME renewed its exclusive partnership with Riccarton Park Racecourse, reaffirming support for Canterbury’s premier racing events.
Campaigns
Ārepa launches their new Uplift Drink, custom-made for the 3pm fade via jnr.
Ārepa has launched a new campaign via jnr. to promote its Hot Sparkling Ginger + Peach Uplift drink, made to fight the ‘3pm brain fade’.
Campaigns
New police, now boarding
NZ Police and EightyOne are teaming up to boost police recruitment with buses and a commuter train wrapped in police livery.
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oOh!media renews premium retail contracts to enhance network capabilities
oOh!media has announced the renewal of long-standing retail contracts with Botany Town Centre and Bayfair Shopping Centre.
Movings & Shakings
RNZ appoints Patrick Crewdson as director of AI strategy & implementation
RNZ has appointed editorial leader Patrick Crewdson as its first director of AI strategy & implementation.
Movings & Shakings
Rise and Shine marks internal growth with three promotions
Full-service communications agency Rise and Shine is celebrating internal growth with three well-deserved promotions.
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IHAC to host Evolution Summit for a third year
The In-house Agency Council’s Evolution Summit is returning for a third year to Sydney’s The Grounds of Alexandria.
Movings & Shakings
Adhese welcomes two new staff to lead retail media offering
Independent adtech platform Adhese is welcoming two new staff to its team to lead the launch of a new retail media offering.
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BNZ and The Curve partner up to demystify the world of money
BNZ and financial platform The Curve have teamed up with the aim of helping Kiwis improve their relationship with their finances.
Movings & Shakings
jnr. appoints Jenny Mak as executive creative director & partner
Independent creative agency jnr. has appointed DDB’s creative partner Jenny Mak as executive creative director & partner.
Campaigns
Motion Sickness, Whānau Ora create NZ’s longest ad to increase enrolments on Māori electoral roll
Motion Sickness and Whānau Ora have launched the longest ad ever made in Aotearoa: a 30-minute Māori Roll Call delivered by Tāme Iti.
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ThreeNow sees strong growth in digital audience
ThreeNow has seen strong growth in its digital audience, particularly among young viewers, reaching 694,000 weekly users as of May.
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Droga5 ANZ welcomes Steve Kane to the agency whānau
Droga5 ANZ has appointed Steve Kane as principal director of its New Zealand office, who joins from Ogilvy Network NZ.
Awards
Tina’s Road Trip takes out Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Turners Cars latest campaign receives the monthly award for the way it showcases the brand’s unique identity and connects with Kiwis.
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VMO expands retail media network across Aotearoa
VMO has won the exclusive media rights across five retail centres including in Auckland, Tauranga and Nelson, following a competitive tender.
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Whittaker’s marks Peanut Slab milestone with Wonka-style hunt for gold
Whittaker’s celebrates 75 years of Peanut Slab with a Wonka-style hunt for golden bars and a VIP factory tour.
Awards
Congrats to 2025 Beacon Awards finalists
The Comms Council is celebrating an outstanding lineup of campaigns with the announcement of the 2025 Beacon Awards finalists.
Partner articles
How DOOH in medical locations is reshaping audience engagement
Digital out of home is having a big impact in the medical sector, delivering crucial information to highly relevant audiences.
Movings & Shakings
LUMO celebrates new hires and an internal promotion
LUMO Digital Outdoor has welcomed three new hires and promoted internally as it continues to further strengthen its team.
Campaigns
DDB and Macca’s launch ‘Yum Only Takes a Moment’ campaign
DDB Aotearoa and Macca’s New Zealand have launched their real-time out of home campaign: ‘Yum Only Takes a Moment’.
Awards
Finalists announced for the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2025
This year’s record number of entrants can now find out if they’ll progress to the next stage of judging in the prestigious Awards programme.
News
NZME’s Imprint competition returns to celebrate innovation in print advertising
NZME’s Imprint competition is returning for its third year, celebrating the strength and effectiveness of print advertising.
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Iconic win for Motion Sickness with second Cannes Grand Prix
Motion Sickness and production partner FINCH’s herpes campaign have won a second Grand Prix for Good at the 2025 Cannes Lions.
Accounts
Bridgestone appoints Calibrate as new marketing agency
Bridgestone NZ has appointed Calibrate to lead media planning for the Bridgestone brand and the Tony’s Tyre & Auto Care retail network.
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AA Directions sees big jump in readership
The Nielsen’s survey showed that AA Directions, AA’s lifestyle, travel and motoring magazine, has grown its readership.
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Stuff sees strong audience growth across online and print brands
Stuff Group has seen significant growth in its digital, print and magazine audiences over the past three months.
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The New Zealand Podcast Awards return for 2025
The New Zealand Podcast Awards, supported by Acast, are back for 2025, promising greater exposure, prizes and engagement.