NZRenoTok rebrands as NZRealReveals – season two on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
The social-first renovation series that captivated audiences nationwide is back for season two – with a new identity: NZRealReveals.
Get the latest direct to your inbox twice a week. Sign up today. 
Browsing: News
The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Launch of knOOH marks a new era for out of home in Aotearoa
knOOH, NZ’s first unified audience measurement system, replaces predecessor Calibre and represents a new era for the out of home sector.
Specsavers appoints Ogilvy PR as new agency partner
Specsavers has combined its earned communications activity across the Tasman, appointing Ogilvy PR as its new agency partner.
New Zealand unveils its first-ever list of 20 Best Workplaces
Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, has announced the 20 Best Workplaces in New Zealand for 2025.
Around the World: Why Do It? Nike switches it up for Gen Z
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news, including Nike’s changing brand statement.
MediaWorks splits business, OOH arm becomes QMS
MediaWorks is splitting off its out of home business. The OOH operation will transition to the QMS brand, effective October 1.
NZME announces 2025 Imprint competition judging panel
NZME’s Imprint returns for its third year, with a panel of industry leaders set to judge the 2025 competition.
Accor and Air New Zealand turn hotel stays into travel adventures
New Zealand hotel operator Accor has partnered with Air New Zealand, giving ALL members more ways to travel and enhance their experiences.
MediaWorks is off to the races with exciting new partnership
MediaWorks has partnered with Addington Raceway, Canterbury’s premier racing and entertainment destination.
Portfolio Night hits Auckland with Droga5 ANZ
Tickets are now on sale for The One Club for Creativity’s long-running Portfolio Night in Auckland, hosted by Droga5 ANZ.
From meme to menu: Wendy’s Baconator Frosty is here to stay (for a bit!)
Wendy’s is rolling out its full Baconator lineup this September, with the Cheesenator and Baconator Frosty returning for a limited time.
Are Media NZ readership up again – Nielsen
Are Media New Zealand is reporting further growth in readership across its portfolio, following the release of Nielsen’s Q2 2025 figures.
Pead launches new issues management division
Communications agency Pead has launched a specialist division, Houston Issues Management, to help businesses prepare, protect and respond.
NZME celebrates Herald NOW’s 2.4M views in July
NZME has released figures showing Herald NOW had 2.4 million views in July, with the NZ Herald app remaining the number one app for 18 months.
Stuff leads in digital and print as masthead brands grow annually
Stuff Group remains New Zealand’s leading digital and premium print media organisation as Masthead brands grow annually.
NZME and Duco renew partnership for Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash
NZME and Duco Events have renewed their multi-year media partnership for the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash.
Spark, NZ Herpes Foundation, Vogel’s triumph at the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2025
The NZ Marketing Awards honours best work and brightest marketing talent across Aotearoa and is the premier awards programme in the calendar.
NZME renews partnership with the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Warbirds event
NZME is proud to renew its partnership with Warbirds Over Wanaka, the renowned airshow that was twice voted New Zealand’s Favourite Event.
Acast launches Ads Academy with free podcast ad courses
Acast has launched Acast Ads Academy, offering two free, on-demand courses to help marketers execute advertising campaigns.
Suncorp New Zealand appoints One Plus One as PR partner
Insurance provider Suncorp New Zealand (comprising Vero Insurance) has appointed independent agency One Plus One…
Around the World: American governor Newsom employs a Trump-inspired social strategy
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, US governor Gavin Newsom’s team go viral with Trump-inspired social content.
Dish tops the charts with 50% audience jump
The food title has the biggest cross-platform audience of any lifestyle publication in NZ, new figures show.
Tonic Communications returns as PR partner for Auckland Design Week 2026
Tonic Communications will once again lead local and international media engagement for Auckland Design Week 2026.
NZME’s ANZ Donation Station returns for Daffodil Day
The live broadcast combines music, storytelling and entertainment to raise funds for the Cancer Society and support Kiwis affected by cancer.
TVNZ to bring FIFA World Cup 26 to Kiwi fans
TVNZ has secured exclusive rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with free-to-air and paid options on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+ from June next year.
New campaign promotes culinary delights created with The Southerly’s whisky-infused mānuka honey
The Southerly is launching a new dynamic out of home campaign that features creations from the country’s top culinary talent.
DOC names One NZ as national conservation partner
The new partnership aims to bring mobile services and technology to the frontline of conservation and redirect an estimated $14m in savings.
TVNZ named free-to-air broadcast partner for Provincial Rugby
TVNZ has been named the free-to-air broadcast partner for Provincial Rugby, with the multi-year agreement set to begin in the 2026 season.
Droga5 ANZ goes back to school in new UoA partnership
Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song, has been appointed as the new creative and strategic partner for the University of Auckland.
Cartology rolls out 150 screens in health and body aisles
Cartology is rolling out a network of 150 full motion digital screens in the health and body aisles of supermarkets nationwide.
IAB event paints a compelling picture of retail media in Aotearoa
IAB New Zealand discussed the accelerating shift in how brands, retailers and media platforms converge in the commerce ecosystem.
Chemistry to spearhead Wealthpoint’s digital transformation
Kiwi financial advice and insurance network Wealthpoint has appointed independent agency Chemistry to spearhead its digital transformation.
Around the World: Orange is the new gold as brands jump on Taylor Swift’s album reveal
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from around the world. This week, brands jump on Taylor Swift’s reveal of her latest album.
Nielsen renews partnership with TVNZ and Sky
Nielsen has announced a two-year extension of TV measurement services for TVNZ and Sky Network Television.
Ant Farac to lead These Guys I Know’s new content studio Lightweight Media
These Guys I Know has launched Lightweight Media, a content studio specialising in fast, well-crafted short form entertainment content.
Dish magazine hits Aussie supermarkets
New Zealand’s biggest-selling food title is looking to replicate its dedicated Kiwi following across the Tasman.