Movings & Shakings
Special promotes Jolene D’Souza to joint head of strategy
Special has further strengthened its national strategy leadership team by promoting Jolene D’Souza to head of strategy, New Zealand.
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Movings & Shakings
Principals expands to Wellington and welcomes new account lead
Principals is expanding its presence across Aotearoa, with Tom Sykes relocating to Wellington and Sophie Evans joining as account lead.
News
TMC Marketers Day goes trans-Tasman in 2026
The Marketing Club is taking Marketers Day across the Tasman, bringing the marketing festival to Sydney and Auckland in May.
Campaigns
Trade Me Marketplace gives Kiwis something to sing about
Special, Darkhorse, MBM and TRA have launched a campaign announcing the end of success fees for casual sellers on Trade Me Marketplace.
Campaigns
True launches brand refresh for Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey
True has launched a full brand refresh for Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey in the US market, including a brand platform, a launch campaign and more.
Media
TVNZ and Sony Pictures Television renew distribution agreement
Sony Pictures Television and Television New Zealand have announced the renewal of their long-standing distribution agreement.
International
Around the World: Burger CEOs bite back
Media expert Antony Young rounds up news from beyond Aotearoa. This week, burger CEOs bite back after a Macca’s video was roasted online.
News
TVNZ reports positive half-year result
TVNZ has delivered a net profit after tax of $2.4 million for the six-month period ended December 31, 2025.
Awards
Comms Council announces finalists for 2026 Axis Awards
Comms Council CEO Simon Lendrum says the 2026 Axis Awards finalists show the breadth and depth of talent in advertising in Aotearoa.
Movings & Shakings
Publicis Groupe New Zealand announces leadership changes
Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo says the latest senior leadership updates in NZ reflect the strength and ambition of the business.
Opinion
Curiousity and change at The Worthies 2026
A very worthy group of communications and marketing leaders gathered at Parliament this week for the first Worthies Conference and Awards.
Awards
The Worthies 2026 winners announced
The inaugural The Worthies Conference and Awards took place on March 5 in the Grand Hall of Parliament, Wellington.
News
Stuff Group celebrates audience growth in latest Nielsen results
Stuff Group’s subscriber news brands The Post, The Press and the Waikato Times have seen double digit audience growth over the past year.
Campaigns
Whittaker’s Chocolate Kiwis are back in support of Save the Kiwi
Whittaker’s is bringing back its Chocolate Kiwi this easter to support Save the Kiwi, a charity dedicated to protecting the native bird.
Campaigns
Digital OOH late-night twist on ‘You’re cooked’ campaign
Fire and Emergency NZ has launched a new late-night digital twist on its ‘You’re cooked’ campaign, encouraging people to get food on the way home.
Movings & Shakings
One Plus One sets up Wellington government relations arm
Independent communications agency One Plus One Communications has appointed Esther Robinson as director of government relations.
Accounts
MediaWorks named official media partner for Fieldays 2026
Fieldays has confirmed MediaWorks as its official media partner for the 2026 event, taking place June 10 to 13 at Mystery Creek Events Centre.
Awards
The Gerety Awards reveals global executive jury
The Gerety Awards has revealed the global executive jury for its 2026 edition, bringing together a collective of creative leaders.
Movings & Shakings
New+Improved Ventures appoints chief of staff
New+Improved Ventures has announced the appointment of Laura Lowther as chief of staff to expand its founder and talent pipeline.
News
Wellington Regional Stadium becomes Hnry Stadium
Accountancy service Hnry is putting sole traders at the centre of sport, signing a five-year partnership with Wellington Regional Stadium.
News
Sky Sport to broadcast horse race The NZB Kiwi
Sky Sport has confirmed it will broadcast The NZB Kiwi live on March 7, allowing New Zealanders across the country to tune in.
News
CarExpert NZ searches for automotive presenter
CarExpert New Zealand is on the hunt for a lead presenter and car reviewer to become its face and on-camera voice.
Campaigns
Toyota Corolla Cross is ‘up for whatever’ in new campaign via Saatchi & Saatchi
Toyota New Zealand and Saatchi & Saatchi have launched a campaign to introduce the Corolla Cross – the new SUV that’s ‘up for whatever.’
Movings & Shakings
Sling & Stone announces NZ leadership changes
Communications agency Sling & Stone has announced a leadership change for 2026, with Sian Church stepping down as head of New Zealand.
News
In memory of original Phantom Billsticker Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson, founder of Phantom Billstickers, has passed away. The company will honour his life in the coming days.
Movings & Shakings
NZME announces key senior appointments
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has announced two senior leadership appointments reflecting its commitment to trusted, quality journalism.
Media
Vinyl enters binding agreement to acquire Val Morgan Digital for $10.5 million
Australian music technology company Vinyl Group has entered into a binding asset sale agreement to acquire Val Morgan Digital.
Campaigns
Outward Bound launches new spoken word campaign via Motion Sickness
Outward Bound and Motion Sickness’ new campaign, ‘Become a weapon’, is striking a chord with Gen Z by tapping into slang and culture.
Awards
YouTube NZ Marketing Awards programme launches for 2026
The YouTube NZ Marketing Awards programme is kicking off for 2026 with the announcement of key dates and first sponsors.
News
Sayso celebrates maintaining B Corp Certification
Boutique PR, communications and talent management agency Sayso (formery NSPR) has maintained its B Corp Certification.