Accounts
MoleMap appoints Bread Agency as social media agency partner
MoleMap, digital skin checks and mole-mapping services provider, has appointed Bread Agency as its social media agency partner.
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Awards
Gerety Awards to host Auckland Jury Insight Panel
Gerety will host a Jury Insight Panel in Auckland, bringing together members of the 2026 executive jury to share their perspectives.
Media
The Devil Wears Prada 2 a ‘Runway’ success for cinemas and brands
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has become an instant hit at the box office in Aotearoa, 20 years after the release of the first film.
News
BcgCrave steps forward as Crave
BcgCrave has announced its evolution into Crave Group, a streamlined identity for a more focused and expansive creative group.
News
Sky secures expanded England and Wales Cricket rights
Sky has announced a new multi-year agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board, bringing international cricket to NZ audiences.
Campaigns
Mighty Ape unveils brand refresh with Thinkerbell
Kiwi online retailer Mighty Ape has unveiled a brand refresh via Thinkerbell with the tagline, ‘That’s mighty good’.
Campaigns
Taika Waititi brings cinema to life in new campaign for Vue Cinemas
Vue Cinemas is inviting people to ‘Feel it forever’ in a new brand film created by Hijinks and directed by Aotearoa’s own Taika Waititi.
News
MediaWorks secures exclusive commercial rights to Tribe Sports Platform
MediaWorks is announcing an exclusive commercial partnership with Tribe, New Zealand’s sports aggregation platform.
News
ASA releases Annual Report 2025
ASA’s Annual Report for 2025 ensures advertising regulation in New Zealand remains effective and consistent across media platforms.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers lights up the street for Celebrity Treasure Island’s return
Phantom Billstickers, TVNZ and dentsu have launched a street poster campaign for the new season of Celebrity Treasure Island: Wisdom vs Fury.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers and New Balance turn the street into a gallery
New Balance, Mediahub and Phantom Billstickers have launched a street-level installation for the New Balance 204L.
Media
TVNZ+ Event Pass launches for FIFA World Cup 2026
TVNZ has unveiled its first paid streaming product, the TVNZ+ Event Pass for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which gives access to all 104 matches.
Campaigns
Newstalk ZB celebrates its people and listeners with new campaign
Newstalk ZB has launched a new brand campaign celebrating the award-winning broadcasters behind its loyal audience.
Awards
TBWA\NZ wins Global Grand Effie for ANZ Bank brand platform
TBWA\New Zealand has won a Global Grand Effie for ANZ Bank New Zealand’s ‘From dreaming big to knowing how’ brand platform.
News
Blutui Labs launches in the UK with new production model for agencies
Global martech platform Blutui, in partnership with agency-to-agency development partner Wow Group, is launching in the UK.
Accounts
The Warehouse Group appoints Together as integrated media partner
The Warehouse Group has announced the appointment of Together as its partner for media planning, buying, social and content.
Movings & Shakings
Olivia Altavilla joins Exit Films roster
Exit has signed Olivia Altavilla, a director who brings emotion, passion and honesty to commercials through genuine characters and stories.
Accounts
Run Aotearoa to develop tourism platform for Marshall Islands
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has selected indie agency Run Aotearoa to develop a new global tourism identity and brand platform.
Movings & Shakings
First Table welcomes global startup executive as CEO
Kiwi restaurant booking platform First Table has appointed global startup executive Alex Cappy as chief executive officer.
News
Shout Media joins IMANZ as a partner
The Independent Media Agencies New Zealand is delighted to welcome Shout Media as a new partner in the IMANZ whānau.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion boosts media offering with new senior hire
Bastion has appointed Joanna Barnes as executive media director to strengthen its growing media offering and capability.
Awards
Entries open for the 25th annual Effie Awards Aotearoa
Entries are now open for the 2026 Effie Awards Aotearoa, as the programme marks 25 years of recognising marketing effectiveness.
Campaigns
Bastion reveals new brand platform for KFC NZ
Bastion Aotearoa has launched a new brand platform for KFC New Zealand built on the idea that craving always wins when it comes to KFC.
News
ASA calls for feedback on draft Advertising Standards Code
The Advertising Standards Authority has launched public consultation on the Advertising Standards Code Review.
News
NZ founders launch Manifest for the AI era
Manifest, a Kiwi-founded, AI-powered operational intelligence platform for agencies, announced its launch on April 29.
News
Comms agency Great Scott wins international award
Christchurch-based strategic communications agency Great Scott has been recognised with a Gold Quill for its Huihui Mai campaign.
Media
HBO Max to launch in Aotearoa
Warner Bros Discovery’s direct-to-consumer streaming service HBO Max will officially launch in Aotearoa on June 16.
News
MediaWorks reveals strong FY25 performance
MediaWorks has reported a strong return to profitability and continued growth in its FY25 full-year results.
Campaigns
Mas and Yarn dispel award doubts in new campaign
Mas has launched a new campaign to celebrate yet another Consumer People’s Choice award for House, Contents and Car Insurance.
Campaigns
Spark and Bastion launch new SME platform
Spark and Bastion Aotearoa have developed a new SME-focused brand platform built on the insight that it takes a team to run a small business.