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Reflect on 2025 with our Year in Review series. Today, AUT advertising and brand creativity lecturer and , founder of The Marketing Collective, share their highlights from the year that was and their outlook for 2026.
“The perfect Kiwi summer doesn’t need much,” says Woolworths NZ in its new campaign with M+C Saatchi and dentsu. The green Woolworths bag is a reminder of Kiwis’ love for a simple, relaxed summer – where fresh food and good moods are all it takes.
In other news, Motion Sickness executive creative director Sam Stuchbury has been selected to serve on the jury for the inaugural One Show Indies. Read more about the new global competition here.
Remembering Dave Clark: The founder of the brand and digital product agency Dave Clark and a respected figure in the design industry has died. Read managing director Andy Brown’s tribute here.
Movings and Shakings: Cartology has appointed Brett Grebert to lead its marketing function as general manager, marketing across Aotearoa and Australia. Meanwhile, independent agency YoungShand has welcomed Sophie Radford to lead its creative and media integrated offering.
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