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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Interactive OOH campaign shows off Samsung’s AI features
A new campaign for Samsung is showing off the advanced AI features of the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra and S24+ smartphones.
NZ agencies recognised as Effie APAC finalists
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.
University of Otago encourages students to heed migration call
Every year, thousands migrate down to Aotearoa New Zealand’s deep south – albatross, seals, great white sharks, students.
Radio Wānaka farewells stalwart, welcomes new host
Wānaka locals can expect a new start to their mornings as its local radio station farewells breakfast announcer, Mike Regal, and welcomes new host.
‘News-pee-per’ ad takes out top prize at Imprint Competition
By encouraging dogs to pee on its latest print ad, FCB Media has won New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s 2024 Imprint Competition.
NZ’s sheep prepare for baattle
To get ready for the new season of TV show House of the Dragon all must choose a side in the looming civil war – especially New Zealand’s 25 million sheep.
Stuff to launch new local paper for Waikato
A new free community newspaper for Waikato is aiming to extend Stuff’s reach across the region, bringing stories about local people right to the door.
North & South finds a new home with The Post
Current affairs title North & South has a new digital home on The Post, following a partnership with Stuff’s Masthead Publishing business.
Lumo renews partnership with Daktronics
Lumo is renewing its partnership with LED screen manufacturers Daktronics with the aim of introducing 10 new displays this year.
Back-to-back wins for Special NZ in London
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.
Global wins for Motion Sickness in London
The team Motion Sickness has returned from London with a couple of new additions to the agency’s rapidly swelling trophy cabinet.
A proud voice for wāhine Māori in tech
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.
NZ agencies shortlisted for global awards
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.
Celebrating life’s special moments with AA Life Insurance
Knowing full well the insurance territory is a serious one, AA Life Insurance has changed tact for its new campaign by celebrating life’s special moments.
Stuff Group reaches 3.4 mil Kiwis every month
Stuff Group is taking out the prize for having the biggest digital and print audience in the country, with 3.4 million Kiwis every month using its products.
Vast Billboards partners with Hivestack
Vast Billboards has expanded its reach across New Zealand with a new billboard and strategic partnership with Hivestack by Perion.
Apple Award a “bucket list” moment for Kiwi developer
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.
TAB bets for success with brand refresh
TAB wants to introduce Kiwis to a racing and sporting wonderland and encourage them to get their “bet on”, launching a brand refresh with Special Group.
Two new clients in the Darkhorse stables
PR and social agency Darkhorse is celebrating two new clients wins after it adding makeup brand Sephora and major retailer Briscoes to its roster.
Go Media celebrates entrepreneurship in Monaco
Go Media directors Andrea Rongonui and Mike Gray are celebrating entrepreneurship at an invite only event in Monaco this week.
Rural insurer here, there and everywhere for Kiwis
Rural insurer FMG wants Kiwis to know it will always be with them, even throughout the ups and downs of rural life.
Shopping consciously made easy by Unilever and Foodstuffs NZ
Unilever and Foodstuffs New Zealand want to make it easier for Kiwis to shop consciously – by literally guiding shoppers to sustainable brands and products.
Behind the rise of Motion Sickness
Let’s take a look at the journey of Motion Sickness – founded in a Dunedin flat and now approaching its 10th year in business.
Sling & Stone now delivering for Domino’s Pizza
Sling & Stone is excited to be representing Domino’s Pizza in New Zealand and Australia, hoping to deliver work that is trend-forward and fast-paced – just like the popular pizza brand.
NZ’s broadcasters celebrate annual awards success
The winners of the 2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards have been announced at an awards ceremony at Sky City Theatre in Auckland hosted by Jeremy Corbett.
TrailLite welcomes Quantum Jump on board
Quantum Jump is getting on board with luxury motorhome and caravan manufacturer TrailLite to lead its marketing and creative work.
oOh!Media NZ integrates retail assets with Calibre
oOh!media New Zealand is aiming to provide advertisers with more data by adding its retail assets to Out of Home audience measurement platform Calibre.
AA Insurance shines a light on the importance of garages
Whether it’s working out, or escaping into virtual reality, Kiwis use their garages for more than just parking their cars and AA Insurance is reminding them to protect this space.
Stuff Group and Brodie Kane Media join forces
Stuff Group and Brodie Kane Media are joining forces as part of an partnership that will provide new opportunities for audio products and sponsorships.
L’affare farewell instant coffee, welcomes new coffee bags
It is with great relief that L’affare and EightyOne announce the death of instant coffee, survived by three flavours of L’affare coffee bags.
Powerswitch gives Kiwis a Reason to change power companies
Over 90 per cent of Kiwis could save around $400 a year just by switching power companies – if their own apathy didn’t stand in their way.
Jean-Claude Van Damme joins NZ company to fight dehydration
Movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme is known for his fight scenes and for his latest battle he’s taking on dehydration with the help of a New Zealand company.
Anchor ad reminds Kiwis to celebrate gift of milk
Anchor and TBWA\New Zealand have reimagined what the world would be like without milk to remind Kiwis to celebrate World Milk Day.
Bespoke partnership a ‘market-first’ for Milford and NZME
New Zealand Media and Entertainment have launched a new partnership with Milford Asset Management to integrate its brand and expertise on the NZ Herald app.
Tech innovator secures transformative Ecolab deal
Award-winning New Zealand tech innovator, Fingermark, has secured a cornerstone investment from global hygiene and infection prevention leader Ecolab.