Phantom Billstickers supports emerging artists with the Music Club
Phantom Billstickers’ new initiative, the Music Club, aims to support grassroots musicians with accessible out of home advertising.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
NZME secures new media partnership with iconic World of WearableArt
NZME has announced a new media partnership with World of WearableArt, showcasing the region’s creativity to a global audience.
Rise & Shine Agency welcomes CASETiFY and Osmosis
Communications agency Rise & Shine is excited to welcome CASETiFY and Osmosis to its roster of premium brands.
JCDecaux renews support of New Zealand Olympic Team
JCDecaux has renewed its long-standing partnership with the New Zealand Olympic Committee, using its network to spotlight Kiwi athletes.
Bird’s Eye View season 2 lands on TVNZ+ this month
Bird’s Eye View returns to TVNZ+ in 2025 with season two. The new eight-episode season has everything kids love.
Around the World: Meta could be forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa, covering recent tech tensions, media moves and marketing shakeups around the world.
Stuff audience surges in first quarter of 2025
Stuff attracted New Zealand’s largest digital news audience in March, offering its commercial partners unmatched attention and engagement.
MediaWorks revolutionises pDOOH with high-impact, one-day ads
MediaWorks is revolutionising programmatic digital out of home advertising with high-impact ads that drive maximum impressions in a single day.
Thompson Spencer establishes first Australian offices
Independent advertising agency Thompson Spencer is expanding into Australia, delivering bold creative vision directly to Aussie brands.
Creators behind Between Two Beers launch Reflections
The creators behind Between Two Beers have launched Reflections, helping Kiwi families tell and share their most treasured stories.
Because ANZ rebrands as Curious Nation for a bold new chapter
Award-winning brand activation agency Because ANZ rebrands as Curious Nation, creating tailored solutions for clients that go beyond the obvious.
L’Oréal appoints WPP as influencer agency across ANZ
L’Oréal has appointed WPP as its advocacy and influencer agency across ANZ, with a focus on delivering real impact through real people.
Costco comes to your doorstep, thanks to DoorDash
Costco now available for delivery via DoorDash, bringing high-quality products at competitive prices to Aucklanders doorsteps.
Around the World: Petfluencers and poor pitching across the ditch
Media expert Antony Young looks into latest agency research from Australia which has painted a bleak picture of the current pitch environment.
Free AF makes its Coachella debut
Through a partnership with LA-based non-alcoholic retailer, The New Bar, Free AF will be the only NZ alcohol free brand at the global festival.
Special PR named on Global PR Agency of the Year shortlist
Special PR has been recognised as one of the top seven PR agencies in the…
Canterbury agencies celebrate merger to become MintHC
Christchurch-based agency MintHC officially launches today, marking the culmination of Mint Design’s strategic acquisition of Harvey Cameron.
Celebrating 10 years of Eyes and Ears
Ten years ago, Eyes and Ears began in a spare room in Auckland – two people, some camera gear, and an appetite for making film and video that mattered.
Blockbuster opening weekend for A Minecraft Movie in Aotearoa
After releasing in cinemas across the world last week, A Minecraft Movie has become the highest-grossing video game to film adaptation in Aotearoa.
TVNZ and Milton Data partner up for co-viewing measurement solution
TVNZ is preparing to launch a first-to-market co-viewing measurement solution, giving advertisers the ability to reach and better measure all viewers.
The Post drops paywall for two days to celebrate anniversary
The Post is dropping its paywall and offering discounted digital subscriptions this week as it celebrates two years since its relaunch.
MediaWorks becomes 100% Aussie owned following QMS acquisition
MediaWorks’ long-term partnership with Australian digital outdoor media company QMS has been further strengthened following a stakeholder buyout.
New Kiwi Mobile campaign ‘a genuine family affair’
Kiwi Mobile’s new brand ad, via True, tells the story of a little girl nervous about walking to school on her own for the first time. That little girl is the CCO’s daugther.
A strategic step forward as WPP acquires InfoSum
Global advertising company WPP has announced its acquisition of data collaboration platform InfoSum, bringing a raft of new marketing solutions to clients.
Scroll Media celebrates big win partnership with Azerion
European digital advertising and entertainment media platform Azerion has announced a new partnership with digital advertising sales house Scroll Media.
No Ugly brings the world of gut health to life with The Biome Campaign
Kiwi wellness brand No Ugly has brought the gut microbiome to life to show the country that inner beauty truly does begins from within.
Mission to find the best pets and vets in Aotearoa
Southern Cross Pet Insurance has launched The Pawsies, awards open for the best dog or cat or vet clinic team in the country.
Serendipity and a DM: The birth of women’s health platform The Cyclist
It was a serendipitous moment that brought new plaftform, The Cyclist, to life, an educational platform that helps women navigate their reproductive health.
Cardrona goes back to cheeky roots with new campaign
Every parent knows – leaving the playground is the hardest part, and this winter it’ll be harder than ever when Cardrona Alpine Resort becomes the biggest ski playground in Aotearoa.
NZ Marketing Association welcomes Duolingo’s Zaria Parvez for social media conference
Duolingo Senior Global Social Media Manager Zaria Parvez is coming to Aotearoa for the NZ Marketing Association’s new social media conference #OnSocial25.
Cartology’s new bespoke function to deepen relationships with customers
Cartology has a new Client Advisory and Value Creation function for Australia and NZ, designed to build deeper long-term relationships with partners.
Around the World: NZ’s concerns for Omnicom-IPG merger, print isn’t dead, tech titans vs Australia
This week in global media news the New Zealand Commerce Commission is one of the first to raise concerns over the potential Omnicom and Interpublic merger.
True and Flight Centre aim to get more Kiwis travelling
True and Flight Centre have launched a new campaign that highlights the benefits of booking with the centre’s travel-obsessed Travel Experts.
Grape Ambassador Graham Norton arrives in Aotearoa for winemaking with Invivo
Graham Norton has taken his passion for wine a step further, joining Invivo Wines’ Cofounders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron in Marlborough.
‘Rate my regular’ platform gives hospo industry chance to settle the score
In a move to balance the scales of the hospitality industry, the Restaurant Association of New Zealand has announced the launch of a new rating system.
New World and DDB Aotearoa create feast for the senses this Easter
Nothing says Easter like the smell of freshly baked hot cross buns and to celebrate this classic treat, New World and DDB Aotearoa have created cinnamon-scented bus stop.