Media
ThinkTV captures attention with 30sec ad spots
ThinkTV has launched a TV campaign showcasing how television remains effective in New Zealand and how TV ads hold viewers’ attention.
Movings & Shakings
Special promotes Gareth Rice to creative director
Special has promoted Gareth Rice to creative director, marking a new chapter in his two-decade-long creative career.
News
Australia’s Nine Entertainment buys QMS Media / MediaWorks
Australian media company Nine Entertainment has acquired MediaWorks’ parent, QMS Media, for NZ$986 million.
Awards
Turners Cars takes out Kantar Supreme Ad Impact Award for 2025
Turners’ “Tina’s Road Trip” has won Kantar’s 2025 Supreme Ad Impact Award for its catchy, rhymed song that celebrates Kiwi culture.
News
Conversion Marketing launches multi-channel content service
New Zealand based marketing agency Conversion Marketing has launched a new multi-channel content creation service.
Movings & Shakings
Pead promotes Jack Spence to account director
Pead promotes Jack Spence to account director, recognising his leadership, client work and impact on campaigns.
Awards
IHAC Awards reveals judges for 2026
The IHAC Awards has revealed its 2026 judging panel, reflecting the breadth and maturity of in-house capability.
Media
Movie slate 2026: Val Morgan’s ones to watch
This year’s cinema slate runs deep in both quantity and quality. Val Morgan shares the movies to watch for youth, ABs and families.
Events
Lunar New Year lights up Auckland city across February
Auckland city centre is celebrating Lunar New Year with colour, music and creativity from February 17 to March 3.
Movings & Shakings
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ promotes Annabel Rees to general manager – clients
Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand has announced the promotion of Annabel Rees to general manager – clients, effective immediately.
News
Nelson Airport launches brand refresh with Principals
Nelson Airport has unveiled a brand refresh, strengthening ties with the local community and celebrating stories that are uniquely Nelson.
Campaigns
Tourism Fiji and Havas invite the world to ‘Be Fiji’ in new brand platform
Tourism Fiji, in collaboration with Havas, has launched Be Fiji, the next chapter of ‘Where happiness comes naturally’.
Awards
Gerety Awards appoints Isobel Kerr-Newell and Leisa Wall as joint jury presidents
The Gerety Awards is pleased to announce its jury presidents, locations and early bird entry for Gerety 2026.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers launches ‘Support ya local’
Phantom Billstickers has launched a street poster campaign supporting independent and local businesses across Aotearoa.
Media
Sky and Paramount announce expanded content partnership
Sky and Paramount Global Content Distribution have teamed up to bring more world-class entertainment to Neon and Sky audiences.
Campaigns
Youthline and Droga5 ANZ launch national donation campaign
Youthline has partnered with Droga5 ANZ to launch a nationwide donation campaign supporting young people in crisis.
International
Around the World: BBC partners with YouTube for original content
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa. This week: BBC partners with YouTube for original content.
Media
Dentsu media claims most media awards in Aotearoa for 2025
Dentsu is celebrating its success as New Zealand’s most awarded media agency for 2025, having won 30 awards in the past 12 months.
Movings & Shakings
Hyper acquires The Generalist Promo to launch new experiential arm
Hyper has acquired The Generalist Promo, launching Hyper Activate to expand FMCG retail media and activation.
Media
A new name for Herald Now as it expands to Three and ThreeNow
NZME and Sky’s strategic partnership sees Ryan Bridge’s Herald NOW become Ryan Bridge TODAY, expanding to ThreeNow and Three.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Nicky Greville
Spark Foundry’s Nicky Greville says the team worked their socks off in 2025 and she’s looking forward to doing it all again.
Media
MediaWorks welcomes Brodie Kane to the rova podcast network
MediaWorks has welcomed broadcaster, journalist and Kiwi personality Brodie Kane to the rova podcast family.
Movings & Shakings
John Campbell joins official Waitangi Day broadcast
Broadcaster John Campbell will front live Waitangi Day coverage alongside co-hosts Peter-Lucas Jones and Blake Ihimaera.
Movings & Shakings
Rebecca Wright joins Stuff Digital in election year
Political and investigative journalist Rebecca Wright is joining Stuff Digital’s political team this election year.
Media
QMS NZ / MediaWorks and Wellington Airport launch landmark digital billboard
QMS NZ / MediaWorks and Wellington Airport have announced a new external digital large-format billboard outside the airport exit.
Movings & Shakings
Go Media announces promotions to kick-start 2026
Go Media announces key promotions across its commercial team, reinforcing its commitment to leadership, capability and growth.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Susie Thomson-Evans
Clear Hayes PR general manager Susie Thomson-Evans says in 2025, people showed a real hunger for community and meaningful connections.
Movings & Shakings
Amy Wilson joins Nelson family business as marketing manager
Amy Wilson has been appointed marketing manager of family business Wilsons Abel Tasman, a tour service that operates in the Nelson region.
Campaigns
Specsavers Audiology launches new integrated campaign
Specsavers Audiology has launched a new campaign highlighting the expert hearing care it delivers to Aussies and Kiwis every day.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Ben Leggett
Elemental Distillers’ Ben Leggett says cracking the technology on a lower alcohol but still full flavour gin was a true ‘Eureka’ moment this year.