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.
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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.
News
Sam Stuchbury named on One Show Indies jury
One Show Indies is a new global competition dedicated to celebrating the work of independent agencies around the world.
Campaigns
“The perfect Kiwi summer doesn’t need much,” says Woolworths NZ
Woolworths, in partnership with M+C Saatchi and dentsu, has launched a new campaign celebrating the simplicity of a classic Kiwi summer.
News
Remembering Dave Clark, founder of Dave Clark
Dave Clark, founder of the brand and digital product agency Dave Clark and a respected figure in the design industry, has passed away.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Jo Page
AUT’s Jo Page says the biggest change she saw in her work in 2025 was a higher level of engagement from students.
Movings & Shakings
Cartology appoints Brett Grebert as general manager – marketing
Cartology has appointed Brett Grebert to lead its marketing function as general manager, marketing across Aotearoa and Australia.
Movings & Shakings
YoungShand appoints Sophie Radford as client services director
YoungShand has welcomed Sophie Radford to lead its creative and media integrated offering, effective immediately.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Marijke Timmers
The Marketing Collective’s Marijke Timmers says the highlight of her year was creating a community with small businesses all over Aotearoa.
Awards
Voyager Media Awards 2026 open for entry
The list of awards on offer for the 53rd Voyager Media Awards highlights the very best in journalism in Aotearoa.
Movings & Shakings
Flying Fish welcomes Alva Casey
Flying Fish is welcoming Alva Casey in a key role overseeing Fish&Clips and Fanclub, helping guide and grow both rosters.
News
Advertisers to spend $150 per person globally in 2026 – WARC
WARC’s latest report shows global advertising spend is set to grow 9.1% in 2026 to $1.3 trillion – equivalent to $150 spent on every person.
Awards
2026 PRINZ Awards open for entry
The PRINZ Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work achieved by public relations and communications professionals.
Accounts
Not Another to lead brand refresh for Canterbury Rugby
Canterbury Rugby and Not Another’s multi-phase project will honour the organisation’s 146-year legacy and set a new direction for the future.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Amanda Wilson
Amanda Wilson says These Guys I Know had a big year in 2025, but she’s proud of what they delivered, especially the campaign Thanks Driver.
Campaigns
Thompson Spencer and Auckland Transport build hype for City Rail Link
Auckland Transport and Thompson Spencer have launched a campaign to build anticipation ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026.
Movings & Shakings
Hyper boosts creative firepower with new creative director
Independent retail advertising agency Hyper has appointed Paul Bayley as creative director to boost its creative leadership and impact.