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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa agencies come together under one roof
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa has relocated its Auckland-based agencies and business units into a new home at 34 Sale Street in Auckland Central.
Seven Sharp and Mindshare take Ikea on a ‘Swede As’ road trip
Ikea, the Swedish brand known for its flatpack furniture and meatballs, will open its first store in Aotearoa on December 4 at Sylvia Park.
Around the World: Watch out Netflix, micro dramas could threaten
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news. This week, micro dramas are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide.
Michelin Guide adds Aotearoa to the menu
Michelin Guide inspectors have already landed on New Zealand shores and are anonymously preparing their restaurant selection.
Viva set to reveal Auckland’s Top 50 restaurants for 2025
Viva is gearing up for its fifth annual Top 50 Restaurant Awards, celebrating Auckland’s best dining spots for 2025.
Run Aotearoa to lead campaign promoting sustainable tourism in the Pacific
Run Aotearoa will deliver a campaign aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable tourism practices throughout the Pacific.
Thompson Spencer to lead Musashi’s Middle East market launch
Full-funnel agency Thompson Spencer has been appointed by sports performance and nutrition brand Musashi to lead its Middle East market entry.
DOOH on the move: Shout Media launches digital LED truck
Introducing Shout Roam, a high-impact mobile digital truck designed to take campaigns directly to audiences across Aotearoa.
Neon brings It prequel to life with spooky Halloween activation
Overnight, Neon’s takeover saw ominous and 100% biodegradable balloons appear across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Piha promo shoot turns into real-life rescue for Surf Life Saving New Zealand
A promotional shoot for DHL Express NZ and Surf Life Saving New Zealand became a live demonstration when five swimmers got caught in a rip.
Cartology New Zealand announces 2025 retail media award winners
Cartology New Zealand’s Samantha Osborne says what set the winners apart was the depth of insight and their commitment to deep partnering.
NZME unveils updated iHeartRadio app
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has released its next-generation iHeartRadio app, redesigned with mobile features.
DDB reportedly set to close
The iconic agency is set to be shut down as part of the worldwide Omnicom/IPG merger, according to international reports.
Thompson Spencer shortlisted for the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards and The Pressies
Thompson Spencer celebrates four new shortlist nods from the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards and The Pressies.
Sky has exclusive rights to Olympics until Brisbane 2032
Sky has announced its exclusive Olympic broadcast rights, offering comprehensive coverage across its platforms.
Cannes Lions 2025 report names Motion Sickness top agency across the Pacific
Motion Sickness has been named the leading agency across Australia, Aotearoa and the Pacific in Cannes Lions’ 2025 Global Creativity Report.
Around the World: Halloween overtakes April Fools’ in marketing weirdness
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news. This week, Halloween becomes marketing’s favourite excuse to get weird.
NZ Blood appoints Remade as creative partner
NZ Blood has appointed independent agency Remade as its lead creative partner to promote plasma donation at a community level.
Winners of Lumo Pixel Awards announced
Lumo Pixel Awards announced their winners last night, celebrating the best in creativity and innovation across DOOH advertising.
Motion Sickness, Special and dentsu win big at Effies
Motion Sickness received the Grand Effie for its campaign, Make New Zealand the Best Place in the World to have Herpes.
Saatchi & Saatchi bids farewell to The Strand
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ is moving house, marking the end of the creative agency’s 30 years on The Strand in Auckland’s Parnell.
Sky launches 4K UHD sports coverage
Sky has launched 4K Ultra High Definition sports coverage for viewers on the new Sky Box and Pod, as well as Sky Sport Now.
MediaWorks expands the Breeze with Breeze Classic
MediaWorks has announced Breeze Classic, a new extension of the Breeze dedicated to era-defining classics for listeners across Aotearoa.
ESPN owns the summer on Disney+ with live sports and live ads
Disney Advertising introduces dynamic ad insertion on ESPN live sports streamed via Disney+ to target Kiwi fans.
Ensemble says haere rā after five years
Not long after celebrating its fifth birthday, independent style and fashion platform Ensemble is closing its doors.
Stuff’s digital sites see record month of audience growth
Stuff Group’s Masthead Publishing sites have reached one million unique viewers for the first time since launching two years ago.
NZ Marketing Association invites top UoA and AUT students to career bootcamp
The New Zealand Marketing Association is inviting top students from UoA and AUT to join its Top Talent Marketing School.
The Sweetshop New Zealand and Australia welcomes Suzanne Kim
The Sweetshop has signed Korean-born Australian filmmaker Suzanne Kim for representation in Australia and New Zealand.
QMS NZ lights up Auckland with successful street furniture handover
Following a smooth transition, QMS NZ and MediaWorks are now officially live with the Auckland Transport street furniture concession.
Sky extends digital advertising offer across Sky Go
Brands can now connect with Sky audiences wherever they choose to watch across connected TV, mobile, tablet and desktop.
The Spinoff dominates with record high audience engagement
The Spinoff dominates with a record 17.03 average engaged minutes per user in Q2, building on a strong Q1 average of 14.3 minutes.
NZME celebrates its journalists with new NZ Herald campaign
NZME has launched a new NZ Herald campaign that celebrates its journalists across the country: News You Can Trust.
2degrees sponsorship of Auckland FC women’s team a ‘no brainer’
The Auckland FC women’s team won’t take the field until 2027 but it was a no-brainer to get on board now, says 2degrees’ Anna Gorman.
NZME renews exclusive media partnership with Auckland FC
NZME has renewed its exclusive media partnership with Auckland FC across digital, audio and print platforms.
The Marketing Club launches grassroots festival Marketers Day
The Marketing Club has launched Marketers Day, a grassroots festival that celebrates the ideas and people that shape the industry in NZ.