NZME welcomes Kiwi media personalities to radio shows
Kiwi media personalities K’Lee and Manaia Stewart have signed on as the new co-hosts on two of NZME’s radio breakfast shows.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Simon Barnett makes his return to More FM
Broadcaster Simon Barnett kicked off his Monday with a 4.30am alarm, returning to More FM’s Breakfast Club alongside co-host Lana Searle.
Entries open for 2025 Voyager Media Awards
The News Publishers’ Association has announced that entries to the 2025 Voyager Media Awards are now open, celebrating the best of New Zealand journalism.
BBC lists NZ’s haka record among 2024 happiest stories
The BBC has named Aotearoa reclaiming the Guinness World Records title for the World’s Largest Haka as one of the ‘Happiest Stories of 2024’.
Become Wealth hits $1 billion milestone
Become Wealth Limited is happy to announce it has surpassed $1 billion in funds under advice, with a substantial portion comprised of NZDF Savings Schemes.
Long White and Electric Avenue celebrate ten year anniversary
Music festival Electric Avenue and vodka RTD brand Long White are gearing up to celebrate a decade long partnership in Christchurch this summer.
Embrace the excitement at Sail GP’s Tāmaki Makaurau debut
Over 25,000 people will attend the debut of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour on January 18 and 19.
Aotearoa Young Lions competition calls for entries
The 2025 Aotearoa Young Lions Competition, proudly supported by Google is now open for entries from young talent across creative and media agencies.
Airports a prime environment for video OOH, says JCDecaux
JCDecaux’s evaluation of out-of-home advertising in airport settings across Aotearoa has shown that full-motion video ads seem to outperform static and animated creative.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients appoints Pead as retained PR agency
Pead has expanded its Primary Sector portfolio as the retained PR agency for farmer-owned co-operative Ballance Agri-Nutrients.
Around the World: Meta drops fact-checking; Buy your Hyundai on Amazon
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news: this week he takes a look into Meta’s announcement to drop third-party fact-checking, Australia’s social media ban and Hyundai’s add to cart feature.
As Facebook ditches fact-checking, mainstream media is the place for trust
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to stop fact-checking across Meta platforms is a chance for mainstream media to make the most of its brand-safe environment.
Kiwi culinary star takes centre stage in new Suntory Boss campaign
Suntory Boss Coffee has partnered with YouTube chef, Andy Hearnden, in a new campaign celebrating the power of ambition.
Colenso BBDO Auckland ranks in The One Club for Creativity’s APAC top three
Colenso BBDO Auckland ended 2024 ranked in The One Club for Creativity’s list of top…
Ambitious Aotearoa’s humorous take opposes Treaty Principles Bill as deadline extended
Cori Gonzales-Macuer, an animated David Seymour and bad hakas are all features of a new campaign opposing ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill.
Experience Amazing with Lexus and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ at the ASB Classic
Lexus is bringing its philosophy of “Experience Amazing” to New Zealand’s premier tennis event, the ASB Classic, with dynamic action replays.
Bastion Shine, Whittaker’s say Chocolate Pods are the gift you need this Christmas
Whittaker’s latest instalment highlights the irresistible appeal of its Chocolate Pods, making them the ultimate Christmas gift – if you can bring yourself to give them away.
Bravo New Zealand claims the title of top challenger network
Free-to-air TV channel Bravo New Zealand, known for its reality and true crime shows, is the number one challenger network for 2024, according to recent data from Nielsen.
Get your tech orders in 90 mins this Christmas with Uber and JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi has teamed up with Uber to bring customers a more convenient way to shop, allowing them to receive orders within 90 minutes or schedule for later.
Jollys celebrates Wellington addition just before Christmas
Jollys is celebrating its 28th digital panel on the Vivian and Taranaki Corner in Wellington, which hits citybound as well as SH1 Airport traffic.
The Warehouse, TBWA\NZ and Lou Bega remind Kiwis there’s no better place for a bargain
With the help of TBWA\NZ, a new campaign is showing Kiwis that when it comes to finding a bargain, nobody does it like The Warehouse.
A Brave rebrand
After 13 years, digital agency Brave has rebranded, with an evolved visual identity, a redesigned website and a new ethos, Dare to Be.
Four Square’s bro-labs bring the summer vibes
Four Square knows there’s no better way to spend summer than with your ‘bros’ – so the national supermarket has released new collaborations with beloved Kiwi brands.
Bluebird shares the love with campaign inspired by penguin pebbling ritual
Bluebird is sharing the love with its latest campaign, inspired by the adorable “pebbling” rituals of Adélie penguins – the brand’s mascot.
2degrees’ Britomart activation turns heads to key milestone
Last week in Britomart, 2degrees unveiled a 2-tonne ice sculpture with mobile phones inside in recognition of a key milestone: reaching its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target.
dish magazine’s ‘Holiday’ special issue – a recipe for success over summer
dish editor Sarah Tuck on the thinking behind ‘Holiday’, the NZ food magazine’s special issue that fills the gap between Christmas and late summer.
Stuff celebrates end of year Nielsen result
Stuff Group is happy to see the end of year Nielsen Online Ratings which shows that in November, stuff.co.nz reached 2.31 million Kiwis.
Uber One partners with Rhythm and Vines for the first time alongside other big brands
Alongside Uber One, Rhythm and Vines brand partners in 2024 include One NZ, McDonalds, Red Bull, Pals, Lipton Iced Tea and more.
The Goat Farm discloses ownership structure in interests of complete transparency
In light of recent ad industry holding company news, Karangahape Road indie The Goat Farm has chosen to disclose its ownership structure.
Fonterra launches new campaign: Your Co-Op
Dairy giant Fonterra has launched a new campaign – the first outputs from a new long-term strategic positioning via Bettle–Associates.
GroupM explores the future of influencer marketing in Aotearoa
Earlier this month, GroupM New Zealand brought advertisers and creatives together to explore what the future of influencer marketing looks like in Aotearoa.
Make it click returns with a fresh new beat before Kiwis hit the track this summer
McDonald’s New Zealand and DDB Group Aotearoa are reminding Kiwis to stay safe and “Make it Click” when they get out on the road this summer.
Sales surge shows summertime is magazine time
Magazines thrive during the summer months, making the season a golden opportunity for publishers and advertisers to connect with their audiences.
Auckland Radio Trust and The Spinoff launch Vince Geddes Journalism Fund
The Auckland Radio Trust has announced the establishment of the Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund to support talented freelance journalists.
Unbound and Stape join forces
Waikato-based digital marketing agency Unbound has joined forces with Stape, a specialist in server-side tracking.
Wellington Chocolate Factory’s commitment to building a thriving cocoa industry
Wellington Chocolate Factory is bringing the majority of its cocoa supply closer to home, moving to source beans from the Pacific region