As part of our Programmatic Guide, KPEX’s primary programmatic partner AnnNexus takes a look at trust, Google, Facebook and GDPR.

GrownUps is passionate about providing great resources and services for the 50-plus community here in New Zealand. To keep up-to-date with the current trends and insights, each year it runs the GrownUps annual survey, with 150,000 members nationwide invited to participate. Here are some of the results.

There’s some often cited research that says we’re 22 times more likely to recall a story than we are a fact. But when you’re dealing in branded content, perhaps a more useful way to consider this information is that we’re 22 times more likely to recall a fact when it’s wrapped in a story. In this episode, we’re looking at how to put your audience at the centre of your story and letting them experience your brand for themselves.

“It’s not a matter of if, but when,” says Yellow chief marketing officer Bruce Pilbrow on businesses undergoing a digital transformation. For the past 60 years, it’s been serving New Zealanders and their businesses alongside its own transformation and now it’s ready to impart that experience onto SMEs.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” sang Andy Williams to ring in Christmas, and while his song referenced carolling out in the snow, New Zealand and its summer-weather don’t miss out on the fun. One of the local celebrations setting the Christmas tone is the Farmers Santa Parade.

Josh Borthwick, Stuff’s new commercial director – direct & agency, takes a look at Stuff’s coverage outside New Zealand’s main centres.

The Farmers Santa Parade has long been an iconic symbol that signals the start of the New Zealand summer. Incredible floats grace our streets that have been intricately designed, planned, and orchestrated by Peter Taylor, the man behind the creations since 1972.

Influencers have always been a tool within traditional advertising, now the rise of social platforms has seen the popularity of them significantly increase in the content marketing toolbox, and with good reason. With purchase now only a click away, the right endorsement from the right person can change a brand’s fortunes overnight. In this episode, we’re looking at the changing world of influencers.