Special PR celebrates fifth birthday
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Sky Sport confirms Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to join NRL broadcast team
Sky Sport has confirmed that rugby league player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will join Sky’s NRL coverage for the remainder of the 2026 season.
All Whites Fifa World Cup 2026 campaign sees record streaming on TVNZ+
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 launches new app putting readers in control of their news
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.
TVNZ delivers cross-platform live event for Ready Gamer Mum
PHD Aotearoa, Spark, South Pacific Pictures and TVNZ delivered a live cross-platform event around Kiwi gaming show Ready Gamer Mum.
Focus on the feeling you’re selling
Marketing is more than selling a product, it’s about how you make people feel, says brand and retail strategist Nick Gray.
The Warehouse sets up delivery partnership with DoorDash
Kiwis in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington can now get The Warehouse products delivered to their door via DoorDash.
Are Media women’s brands deliver strong growth
Are Media New Zealand’s iconic women’s titles are celebrating strong growth in the latest Nielsen Readership Survey.
Stuff Group creates digital home for local news
Stuff Group is launching local news network Neighbourly News, delivering 18 hyper-local websites across the country.
JCDecaux and Christchurch International Airport renew advertising partnership
JCDecaux New Zealand has renewed its long-standing advertising partnership with Christchurch International Airport.
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.
New Zealand Rugby unveils digital hub for global fans
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled a new digital platform, The Home of the Black Jersey, to better connect with its growing global fanbase.
Rubii announces partnership with IMANZ
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand has announced a partnership with AI-powered campaign operations platform Rubii.
HBO Max launches in Aotearoa
HBO Max is now live in Aotearoa, bringing together HBO Originals, Warner Bros. blockbuster films, Max Originals, DC franchises and more.
Around the World: Washington Post sued over surveillance pricing claims
Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, the Washington Post is being sued over claims it charged loyal readers more.
D3 wins Vitaco media account in NZ
The appointment sees D3 take responsibility for media strategy, planning, buying, analytics and data technology across Vitaco’s brands.
ThinkTV’s ’17 second challenge’ for media agency teams
ThinkTV is inviting New Zealand media agency professionals to step out from behind the media plan and into the creative spotlight.
AO Dog Show crowns first-ever ‘Best in Show’
History was made on June 11 as more than 100 spectators gathered to witness the inaugural AO Dog Show at Studio 230.
New owners for Metro magazine
Metro magazine has been acquired by Simon Farrell-Green and Hannah Kidd, the publishers of Here magazine, from its previous owner, Still.
TVNZ extends partnership with IMANZ
TVNZ has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Independent Media Agencies New Zealand.
Digital album platform Lume partners with Daylight
Lume, a new album-centred digital platform, has partnered with Daylight to develop its brand identity, product strategy and design.
Toyota tops Kantar’s reputation index three years running
Toyota has been named the most reputable brand in Aotearoa for the third year running, according to the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index.
John Miles releases new book Sod It, Just Do It
In the book, Miles explores why people get stuck, why organisations become paralysed by endless analysis and why indecision can be costly.
PHD Aotearoa and The Fold explore the next chapter of creator marketing
The Spinoff’s The Fold podcast has released its latest episode in collaboration with PHD Aotearoa on June 9.
The execution trap facing Kiwi retail leaders – iMedia
Recent data from the iMedia Retail Summit suggests senior leaders want more time for strategy and innovation rather than constant execution.
Stuff launches new digital platform HealthStuff to cut through the noise
Stuff Digital have launched a new platform called HealthStuff, in partnership with Chemist Warehouse, to cut through health misinformation.
Hyper takes DOOH on the move with its street team
Kiwi media company Hyper has launched a digital street team that takes out of home campaigns on the go via backpacks.
DT and Lloyd Thomason launch advertising agency
Strategists David (DT) Thomason and Lloyd Thomason have launched a new agency called Thomason Does Advertising.
The Business wins Corona and Michelob Ultra accounts in Aotearoa
Independent Auckland agency The Business has been appointed media partner for Corona in Aotearoa following a competitive pitch.
IMANZ brings Funnel’s intelligence platform to Aotearoa
The Independent Media Agencies of New Zealand has announced a partnership with marketing intelligence platform Funnel.
Around the World: Spotify wants you to listen to magazines
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, Spotify wants people to start listening to magazines.
OOHMAA announces new board
OOHMAA has announced a new board line-up bringing together leaders from across New Zealand’s out of home sector.
Bastion and Social Protect launch new brand safety solution
Bastion and digital risk and online reputation management platform Social Protect have introduced a new creator-led marketing solution.
Cookies, signals and AI – Vijay Kunduri’s insights into the world of video
Combining first-party intelligence with engagement signals is where the real cookie-less value is built, says Dailymotion’s Vijay Kunduri.
Dark Doris wins two Emmys for Prime Minister doco
Entertainment company Dark Doris is celebrating winning two Emmy Awards for its documentary Prime Minister.
Vast Billboards donates ad space for NZ Music Month
Outdoor advertising company Vast Billboards has been donating advertising space to support Kiwi artists and bands for NZ Music Month.