The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Not long after celebrating its fifth birthday, independent style and fashion platform Ensemble is closing its doors.
Stuff Group’s Masthead Publishing sites have reached one million unique viewers for the first time since launching two years ago.
The New Zealand Marketing Association is inviting top students from UoA and AUT to join its Top Talent Marketing School.
The Sweetshop has signed Korean-born Australian filmmaker Suzanne Kim for representation in Australia and New Zealand.
Following a smooth transition, QMS NZ and MediaWorks are now officially live with the Auckland Transport street furniture concession.
Brands can now connect with Sky audiences wherever they choose to watch across connected TV, mobile, tablet and desktop.
The Spinoff dominates with a record 17.03 average engaged minutes per user in Q2, building on a strong Q1 average of 14.3 minutes.
NZME has launched a new NZ Herald campaign that celebrates its journalists across the country: News You Can Trust.
The Auckland FC women’s team won’t take the field until 2027 but it was a no-brainer to get on board now, says 2degrees’ Anna Gorman.
NZME has renewed its exclusive media partnership with Auckland FC across digital, audio and print platforms.
The Marketing Club has launched Marketers Day, a grassroots festival that celebrates the ideas and people that shape the industry in NZ.
After nearly 450 issues, Metro magazine faces a future without full-time staff or an editor, as it undergoes a major business shake-up.
Her View offered a forum for women to share experiences, challenge stereotypes and spark new ideas for growth and leadership.
This week, Antony Young goes all in on AI stories – because there’s no denying its pervasive effect across media and marketing.
The Spinoff and Woolworths’ new series shares the stories of New Zealanders navigating personal and community challenges.
“What we want is human” – This sentiment flowed through Brand Summit 2025, with speakers sharing how in-person connection supports success.
IAB New Zealand’s new sustainability whitepaper is designed as a practical guide for adopting more sustainable digital advertising practices.
Aussies and Kiwis aren’t anti-tech, they’re pro-human. Colleen Ryan of TRA says brands will succeed by blending innovation with empathy.
Special PR has been appointed as PR and events agency for the launch of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
Michala Banas and Brett Tucker reunite to lead an all-star cast in new eight-part crime seriesfor TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.
Mortal has developed knOOH, NZ’s first unified audience measurement system that delivers consistent metrics across digital and static formats.
The deal is the first in a planned multimillion-dollar spend over the next two years to support the New Zealand sports sector.
With sales increasing almost 100-fold, vinyl is having its phoenix moment: rising from the ashes of its seeming demise in the early 2000s.
Jolt has unveiled a premium, flagship EV charging and digital out of home site on Auckland’s most vibrant precincts.
Thompson Spencer is shortlisted in the Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year category for the 2025 B&T Awards.
SMG Studio, the Lego Group and publisher Fictions have announced the release of Lego Party!, a new multiplayer game.
Brand experience platform Spacefor has reached its 100th booking, expanding its client base and activations across New Zealand.
The Spinoff’s early success with its Now You Know podcast highlights a scalable model for engaging young audiences.
The 2025 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards are now calling for entries, celebrating audio creativity across the country.
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news. This week local US TV stations end their boycott of Jimmey Kimmel Live!
Lumo’s Jack Plowright says the initiative builds on the belief that digital billboards can serve a public good as well as a commercial one.
Thompson Spencer are finalists for Creative Agency of the Year and Best Use of Social at the IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising awards.
Motion Sickness’ unconventional, non-advertising approach appealed to Shine and resonated with its vision for the future.
NZ Herald has a launched a new video series called The Elephant that aims to tackle topics people feel uncomfortable discussing.
Under the partnership, NZMA will promote and endorse ADMA’s skills assessment tool, the Capability Compass, across Aotearoa.
Former primer minister Jacinda Ardern has put Whittaker’s Chocolate in the global spotlight following an interview on US TV.