The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
oOh!media is bringing the work of Kiwi photographer Ans Westra to life across the Locky Dock media network as way to celebrate cycling.
JCDecaux has launched a new Smartframe in New Plymouth, the company’s first digital large-format site in the city centre.
CityFitness has appointed independent Auckland public relations agency Impact PR to support its brand profile and communications strategy.
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand has announced new leadership appointments on the PRINZ Committee.
This year, the Marketing Association introduced a brand-new half-day conference for marketers based in Te Whanganui a Tara.
New Zealand Fashion Week, produced in partnership with Viva, is launching its first-ever podcast, ‘This is a fashion show’.
RNZ says the move is a significant achievement for the organisation and reflects the importance of Auckland to its future.
Thousands of Kiwis have signed up since the launch of Stuff’s new national hyper-local news network, Neighbourly News.
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand Incorporated has rebranded as AIMA – Aotearoa Independent Media Agencies.
The appointment is a big win for Together Wellington, which opened its office last year.
Lumo has expanded its Subtle motion format beyond Auckland, with selected sites in Tauranga and Christchurch now approved for the capability.
Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, the smartest brand work is riding the World Cup wave without paying Fifa a cent.
Sky Sport is presenting a 30-minute special, Dave Rennie & Paddy, on Thursday, July 2 at 8pm on Sky Sport 1.
Ad Net Zero has published the third edition of its Global Media Sustainability Framework, which helps track emissions from media spend.
Global media and advertising research firm COMvergence has released its annual New Zealand Billings and Market Share report.
Omnicom Media New Zealand’s Cassidy Meredith has been named in Campaign’s prestigious 40 Under 40 2026 list.
Independent creative comms agency Thrive PR & Communications has landed the product launch and experiential account for BYD.
With just 30 days to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Sky has revealed its comprehensive multi-platform coverage plans.
Lush has partnered with the Endangered Species Foundation to help combat bottom trawling and protect the endangered Māui dolphins.
Lume, the music startup backed by Lorde and co-founders from Substack and Letterboxd, has revealed its launch date and participating artists.
Award-winning independent agency Special PR celebrated its fifth birthday last week with a party in Ponsonby, Auckland.
Sky Sport has confirmed that rugby league player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will join Sky’s NRL coverage for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The All Whites’ opening match on June 16 saw TVNZ+ deliver its largest streaming day ever, with almost 2.3 million streams across 24 hours.
NZ Herald has launched a new app that enables readers to personalise their news feed and see more of the content most important to them.
PHD Aotearoa, Spark, South Pacific Pictures and TVNZ delivered a live cross-platform event around Kiwi gaming show Ready Gamer Mum.
Marketing is more than selling a product, it’s about how you make people feel, says brand and retail strategist Nick Gray.
Kiwis in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington can now get The Warehouse products delivered to their door via DoorDash.
Stuff Group is launching local news network Neighbourly News, delivering 18 hyper-local websites across the country.
JCDecaux New Zealand has renewed its long-standing advertising partnership with Christchurch International Airport.
Dentsu Aotearoa has earned recognition at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the Festival of Media Global Awards.
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled a new digital platform, The Home of the Black Jersey, to better connect with its growing global fanbase.
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand has announced a partnership with AI-powered campaign operations platform Rubii.
HBO Max is now live in Aotearoa, bringing together HBO Originals, Warner Bros. blockbuster films, Max Originals, DC franchises and more.
Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, the Washington Post is being sued over claims it charged loyal readers more.
The appointment sees D3 take responsibility for media strategy, planning, buying, analytics and data technology across Vitaco’s brands.
ThinkTV is inviting New Zealand media agency professionals to step out from behind the media plan and into the creative spotlight.