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SCG shines at 2026 PrintNZ Business Awards
A long-term commitment to sustainability has seen SCG recognised with the 2026 PrintNZ Business Awards Category – Sustainability.
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2026 Beacon Awards winners announced
The 2026 Beacon Awards, in association with QMS, were held at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on the evening of July 2.
2026 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards call for entries
The 2026 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards mark the 10th year of celebrating outstanding digital advertising in Aotearoa.
McCann NZ makes strong Cannes Lions debut
McCann New Zealand earned one Gold, one Silver, four Bronze and 20 shortlists in its debut year at Cannes Lions.
Special US wins Cannes Lions Independent Agency of the Year – Engagement
Special’s Los Angeles office has been named Independent Agency of the Year – Engagement at the 2026 Cannes Lions.
Motion Sickness leads historic Cannes week for Aotearoa
Motion Sickness has delivered one of the strongest performances by a New Zealand independent on advertising’s biggest global stage.
Uber Eats and Special US win Cannes Media Grand Prix
Uber and Special’s US office has taken home a Cannes Grand Prix for Media for their ‘Build your own Super Bowl commercial’ campaign.
Dentsu Creative Aotearoa awarded Silver at Cannes Lions 2026
Dentsu Creative Aotearoa’s Reverse Media Schedules has won Silver at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2026 finalists announced
NZ Marketing magazine and the Marketing Association are thrilled to unveil the finalists for the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2026.
‘Brilliant team result’ for Special at Campaign Global Agency Awards
Special is celebrating two major wins at the Campaign’s Global Agency of the Year Awards in London last week.
Motion Sickness’ Sam Stuchbury recognised among the world’s creative elite
Motion Sickness founder and ECD Sam Stuchbury has won two major honours at the Campaign Agency of the Year Global Awards.
Three Waka Kotahi campaigns named on Gerety Awards global shortlist
Gerety Awards has revealed its global shortlist following executive jury sessions taking place around the globe.
Dentsu Aotearoa recognised at Cannes and Festival of Media
Dentsu Aotearoa has earned recognition at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the Festival of Media Global Awards.
One Plus One named Asia-Pacific Boutique PR Agency of the Year
One Plus One Communications has been named Best Boutique PR Firm at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 for the second year running.
Wattie’s latest campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Wattie’s latest creative, ‘It’s Wattie’s you need’, is rooted in comfort, familiarity and everyday convenience.
Development West Coast takes out top PRINZ Award
Development West Coast received the Supreme Award at the annual PRINZ Awards for a campaign that shifted behaviour towards modern mining.
NZME takes top prize at NZ Radio & Podcast Awards
NZME’s Newstalk ZB has been named Network Station of the Year for the sixth year in a row at the 2026 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards.
Re:brand wins major international awards
Re:brand has earned global recognition at the Transform Diamond Awards for its evidence-led branding expertise.
Aotearoa’s finest celebrated at 2026 NZ Media Awards
Aotearoa’s media industry celebrated excellence in journalism last week at a time where leaders say it is “more important than ever”.
The One Show 2026 top 10 APAC agencies
Motion Sickness is ranked #2 in The One Show 2026 Top 10 APAC Agencies, behind Ogilvy Singapore in the top spot.
Motion Sickness ranked #3 independent agency in the world at The One Show
Motion Sickness is now ranked the world’s third independent agency in The One Show Global Creative Rankings.
McDonald’s ‘Dunked’ campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for April
McDonald’s new campaign turns a functional product behaviour into a moment of spectacle to secure the April Kantar Ad Impact Award.
Viva Beauty Awards back for 2026
The Viva Beauty Awards are back for 2026, with voting now open for Kiwis to have their say on the best in beauty.
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.
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.
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.
IHAC Awards 2026 winners announced
The In-House Agency Council has unveiled the winners of the 2026 IHAC Awards at a virtual ceremony on April 20.
Dentsu media nominated nine times at Festival of Media Global Awards
Dentsu media has been shortlisted nine times at the Festival of Media Global Awards, recognising standout work across Aotearoa and Australia.
The One Show announces 11 finalists from NZ
The One Club for Creativity has announced the finalists for The One Show 2026, including 11 from New Zealand.
Kantar names Jack Link’s as Ad Impact Award winner for March
Jack Link’s “Feed Your Wild Side” stands out for its ability to balance entertainment with clear message delivery.