Indies promote the power of collaboration at IMANZ shindig
Aotearoa’s dynamic indie agencies got together with media and industry partners last night to promote collabs between media partners and IMANZ.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Duncan Garner relaunches podcast as live news show
Experienced news hound Duncan Garner is returning to live news by relaunching his Editor-in-Chief podcast next week as a breakfast show.
MediaWorks adds new billboards in Tāmaki Makaurau
MediaWorks Outdoor has extended its digital out-of-home offering in Tāmaki Makaurau with new sites in Silverdale and West Auckland.
The Spinoff and Kiwibank renew partnership
Kiwi independent online media platform The Spinoff and Kiwibank, the largest New Zealand-owned bank, are announcing the renewal of their seven-year long-standing partnership, through to June 2025.
LIC’s new software functionality to make life easier for farmers
LIC has launched additional functionality into its Minda software, to enable collaboration, ease farmers’ compliance burden and save time.
VML to feature at global social marketing conference
VML New Zealand has been selected to present two campaigns at the North American Social Marketing Conference (NASMC) in May this year.
Chemistry wheels out ‘Trash Talk’ in rubbish truck safety campaign for WasteMINZ
WasteMINZ and Chemistry’s new campaign encourages Kiwis to stay safe around rubbish and recycling trucks by giving them space and grace.
Bargain Box works with Yarn on surprise delivery
Bargain Box is celebrating local produce and ingredients with a surprise delivery to one of New Zealand’ most iconic landmarks, the giant carrot in Ohakune.
GO Media launches Go Green Screen Ad-Pack with Scope3
Outdoor media company Go Media have onboarded Scope3, a collaborative sustainability platform to create a low carbon emissions ‘Go Green Screen’ ad-pack.
Pedigree, Colenso and Nexus release new campaign, Adoptable
Dog food company Pedigree has launched a new campaign, Adoptable, with Colenso BBDO and Nexus Studios as part of its mission to end dog homelessness.
Blunt Umbrellas receives B Corp certification
After a two-and-a-half year process, BLUNT officially joins the B Corp club, becoming the first umbrella brand to receive the certification.
Kathmandu launches new campaign with F1 driver Liam Lawson
New Zealand and Australia outdoor brand, Kathmandu, has partnered with Kiwi Red Bull F1 Reserve Driver, Liam Lawson, in a new creative campaign.
Stuff Group buys the Wairarapa Times-Age
Stuff Group has bought the former locally owned Wairarapa Times-Age masthead, including its digital news site and daily and community newspapers.
Obvious and Alzheimer’s NZ launch year two of Create for Dementia
Obvious Brand Partners has announced its continued partnership with Alzheimer’s New Zealand in the second annual “Create for Dementia” campaign.
Kantar launches Blueprint for Brand Growth
Kantar, the world’s largest data and insights company, has launched Blueprint for Brand Growth – a new “essential recipe” to help businesses expand.
Work Group and Farmer Brown crack on with egg-citing new campaign
Work Group has again joined forces with Farmer Brown eggs on an exciting new campaign to engage Kiwi kids all over the country.
Vast Billboards appoints new Head of Growth
Vast Billboards has appointed Gary Rosewarne to the newly created role of Head of Growth and to harness the potential of out-of-home ads.
Ex-creative launches new venture, Decking Direct
Decking Direct, New Zealand’s first retail showroom for decking, fencing and outdoor solutions, has opened its first two stores in Takapuna and Warkworth.
Stuff announces seven new staff for 6pm bulletin
The pace is accelerating towards NZ’s new 6pm bulletin with seven more journalists, producers, editors and social media experts announced by Stuff Group.
Grocery app MILKRUN launches TVC for NZ
Australian grocery delivery app MILKRUN has expanded its services to Aotearoa, with its bright blue logo advertising on buses and billboards and now, its first TVC for the Kiwi market.
Pitchblack, Oceania’s emotional new campaign
Ad agency Pitchblack, and aged care living Oceania’s new campaign tells the emotional journey of adult children managing their parent’s move into aged care.
TV journalist Michael Morrah joins NZ Herald
NZME will soon welcome multi-award-winning television journalist Michael Morrah to the NZ Herald team as a senior investigative reporter and team leader.
Scroll Media, Concrete Playground launch new digital platform
Concrete Playground, a digital media platform for urban exploration, has launched its redesigned website, which enables a deeper engagement with cities.
NZ agencies recognised in APAC rankings
A new report from WARC Creative listing the most awarded campaigns and agencies from the…
Reefton Distilling Co. first NZ whisky distillery to be Bcorp certified
West Coast-based Reefton Distilling Co. has become the first New Zealand whisky distillery and first West Coast business to achieve Bcorp ceritifcation.
Taxi encourages Kiwis to decline the bank
New FinTech start up Taxi is using its launch campaign to urge Kiwi business owners to ‘decline the bank’ in favour of its funding alternatives.
Colenso BBDO named one of Best and Bravest agencies
Global marketing publication Contagious has released its annual selection of Best and Bravest agencies, with Colenso BBDO once again named in the list.
Ex-Amazon execs lead consultancy for ANZ brands
Ex-Amazon execs have joined forces to launch Deep Media, a consultancy that aims to reshape the Amazon advertising landscape in Australia and New Zealand
Curative launches 2024 Pink Shirt Day campaign
Creative agency Curative has teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation for Pink Shirt Day 2024, focusing on diversity and the power of support.
Billie Media acquired by global agency Billups
Billups, a global out-of-home services agency has acquired Billie Media, a New Zealand-based OOH agency. This acquisition brings Billups to the ANZ market for the first time.
Special and Contact enlist penguin ‘Nigel’ for new campaign
Contact and Special are enlisting the help of rule-stickler penguin, Nigel, (from their recent ad, “Flatties”) to motivate Kiwis to reduce their energy consumption during peak hours.
OOHMAA announces Q1 finalists for The Speccies
The Out of Home Industry has announced the first round of finalists in its inaugural Awards – The Speccies, that celebrate Aotearoa’s creative talents.
Raise Communications’ new partnership with PREKURE
Independent PR and communications agency Raise Communications has been appointed by PREKURE, a professional health coach education organisation.
Early starts and earnest chats – ‘News junkie’ excited to be The Spinoff’s Bulletin Editor
Despite having to wake up before 5am, journalist Stewart Sowman-Lund is having a blast two days into his new role as The Spinoff’s Bulletin editor.
Samantha Hayes will present Stuff’s 6pm TV news bulletin
Newshub broadcaster Samantha Hayes will read the news solo when it moves to Stuff on July 6.
Whittaker’s launch new brand platform via Bastion Shine
Whittaker’s has launched its new brand positioning and creative platform, via Bastion Shine, that celebrates Chocolate Lovers.