Following overnight leaks, it has now been confirmed that Omnicom has acquired Interpublic in a deal that will create the advertising industry’s largest holding company.
Antony Young rounds up global media news – this week we look at TikTok and the US, the top AI innovations in marketing and Bluesky’s rapid growth.
VML has just launched APAC’s Future Shopper, an extension of VML’s global report and survey The Future Shopper, now in its eighth year of circulation.
This prestigious international award recognises outstanding efforts in promoting New Zealand on the world stage.
We look at Donald Trump’s winning formula, a big fine for Google and the vexing issue of who gets to keep the social media account.
Kiwi agency Darkhorse is teaming up with fellow Project agency GPJ to unveil Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 this week.
Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa in a new regular column. We begin with US election coverage, a bad wedding photo and too many texts.
South by Southwest Sydney will bring together creatives from the Asia Pacific in an event combining innovation, music, tech, games and culture.
Sustainable digital out-of-home media and EV charging network Jolt is continuing its global expansion, announcing the launch of its network in Canada.
VML picked up Bronze for a campaign that encouraged Kiwi men to have more open discussions with each other to improve mental health.
Aucklander Steven Fernandez has made a name for himself in the Big Apple, working with US celebrities including J-Lo and the Kardashians.
Like it or not, AI is here to stay and so production company Made This has decided to use this to its advantage by forming a collective of AI artists.
From next year, Kiwi esports athletes now have the chance to display their skills and go for gold on the world stage at the inaugural Olympic Esports Games.
DDB Group Aotearoa is returning triumphant from the Cannes Lions Festival with seven new awards under its belt, including three silvers.
Two Kiwis have been named on the jury for the Young Guns 22 competition which celebrates young creatives all over the globe.
CEO of Phantom Billstickers, Robin McDonnell, provides a wrap up of the World Out of Home Congress in Hong Kong, sharing his key takeaways.
Colenso BBDO’s campaign highlighting and aiming to combat dog homelessness has been awarded a Grand Prix in Outdoor at the annual Cannes Lion Festival.
Effie Asia Pacific has announced 121 finalists will vie for top honours in its annual Awards, with the winners revealed at a gala event on 13 September 2024.
Special PR has been named Global Creative Agency of the Year for the second year in a row, becoming the first agency to win back-to-back titles.
The team Motion Sickness has returned from London with a couple of new additions to the agency’s rapidly swelling trophy cabinet.
Go Media Director Andrea Rongonui is one of ten wāhine Māori chosen by Te Taumata Trust to spearhead a tech trade initiative with Europe and the UK.
VML Auckland’s work for men’s mental health and Colenso BBDO’s work for Medibank have seen them shortlisted in the global 2024 Gerety Awards.
What started as a way to make life easier for him and his family has seen Devin Davies take out an Apple Design Award for his meal planner app Crouton.
Disruption is an inherently negative word, but to thought leader Peter Wilton, it is a business’ key to success and survival.
Otene McKay will serve on the Design Lions jury, joining five other Kiwis who have been selected as Jurors for the prestigious event.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the names of the global experts confirmed to lead the 2024 Juries.
Branding agency Onfire Design has won multiple awards at the World Brand Design Society Awards in the UK.
Event organiser, Comexposium, has announced progressive leadership changes within its Australasian operations.
Two creatives from NZ and Australia have made the jury for Next Creative Leaders, a competition recognising young women and non-binary creatives.
The Works has promoted Claire Stapleton to Creative Director, underscoring its commitment to nurturing talent and driving creative capabilities.