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.
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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.
Campaigns
Water Safety NZ takes Days Like These campaign to the sky
As summer officially draws to a close this weekend, These Guys I Know has taken its Days Like These campaign for Water Safety NZ to the sky.
Media
Val Morgan Outdoor expands office media network in Auckland CBD
Val Morgan Outdoor has expanded its office media network, installing premium digital screens across ANZ Centre in Auckland’s CBD.
Movings & Shakings
Spark Foundry managing director to step down
Nicky Greville has decided to leave her role as managing director of Spark Foundry New Zealand. She will remain with the business until June 1.
Campaigns
Contact flatties find their groove in latest campaign chapter via Special
Contact Energy has unveiled the next iteration of the ‘It’s Good to be home’ platform via agency partner Special.
Campaigns
Dentsu creates full scale building site for Woolworths Bricks
Dentsu Aotearoa has helped transform Woolworths Bricks Home from a collectibles campaign into a real-world play moment for Kiwi families.
Campaigns
Teachers union campaign threatens recorder torture
Make It Stop is a playful campaign that reminds everyone just how much power our teachers hold.
Awards
Talking about what matters – David Shing at The Worthies
David Shing loves The Worthies, an award show celebrating the non-profit and public sectors, because it “does what it says on the tin.”
Media
TVNZ challenges partners to win attention over impressions
According to TVNZ, in a world of infinite feeds and fragmented media, attention is the most valuable commodity – not impressions.
Campaigns
Heartland Bank launches new campaign via True
Heartland Bank and indie agency True have launched a campaign that empowers Kiwis financially in retirement.
Events
Comms Council announces 2026 speaker lineup for AXIS Speaks
AXIS Speaks 2026 returns with global creative leaders sharing insights on cultural strategy and award-winning creativity.
Campaigns
McCann NZ and Macca’s launch icon-only outdoor campaign
McCann New Zealand, previously DDB Aotearoa, has launched a national outdoor campaign for McDonald’s titled “You know where”.
Accounts
Calibre + Candor appointed media partner for Made Group
MADE Group has appointed independent media agency Calibre + Candor as its media partner across New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Sam Casey joins Thompson Spencer as head of performance
Thompson Spencer has appointed Sam Casey as head of performance to strengthen the agency’s integrated media offering.
Movings & Shakings
Flying Fish welcomes Charlotte Evans to its director roster
Film production company Flying Fish has welcomed Charlotte Evans to its director roster, for representation in New Zealand.
Media
Lumo secures approval for subtle motion on its roadside digital billboards
Digital billboard operator Lumo has received permission from the Auckland City Council to run subtle motion on six of its local sites.
Events
Sky Upfront: a standout slate for 2026
Sky lifted the curtain on its 2026 slate at the New Zealand International Convention Centre on February 24.
Campaigns
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ spotlights elite performance of NZ Winter Paralympians
The campaign champions Winter Paralympians Adam Hall and Corey Peters as they prepare for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
Accounts
Bastion appointed as KFC NZ’s creative ad agency
Restaurant Brands has appointed Bastion Aotearoa as KFC New Zealand’s creative advertising agency following a competitive process.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion announces new managing director, insights
Bastion has announced the appointment of Joanne Norton as managing director, Insights. She will report to group CEO, Cheuk Chiang.
Movings & Shakings
McCann Group NZ announces new media leadership
McCann Group NZ has appointed Zac Stephenson as managing director, media and has also promoted Terri Collier to chief client officer.