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Comms Council releases 2025 Census Survey results
The Comms Council has released the 2025 Advertising Industry Census at an Eden Park event attended by leaders from across the industry.
Key findings shows that the industry skews young, with 25-44 year olds making up 64% of the workforce, compared to 37% nationally.
More importantly, the report illustrates ongoing challenges to close historic representation gaps -particularly amongst Māori and Pacific Peoples – as well as the broader challenge of increasing inclusion among all minority groups
Part of the solution
In tandem with the research release, the Comms Council launched He Tāngata The People, a platform committed to building an industry that reflects Aotearoa and offers equal belonging to everyone in it.
“He Tāngata The People is a call to arms. We’re seeking the support and guidance of those with lived experience to help us solve the challenges presented to us by the Census Survey,” says Simon Lendrum, CEO of the Comms Council.
“This is an amazing industry, and can be more powerful still if we can fully reflect the community within which we operate and ensure that everyone who works within the industry can achieve an equal sense of belonging.”
The event at Eden Park shone a spotlight on initiatives already well underway within the industry, and invited everyone to get involved, understand the issues and participate in change.
For the full results of the survey, and to explore what is already being done across the industry, visit www.commscouncil.nz/hetangata
