Opinion
All I want for Christmas is you (to know when the 12 days of Christmas start)
When do the 12 days of Christmas begin? December 1? Boxing Day? My Christmas wish is for the marketing industry to get the start date right.
Awards
Special celebrates eight B&T Award wins
Special took home a total of eight awards at the B&T Awards in Sydney, including the overall Grand Prix Agency of the Year.
Campaigns
PlayStation and Phantom Billstickers unveil a reality-bending street takeover in Auckland
PlayStation unveils a street-level portal installation in Auckland, blending tech and craft to create an immersive OOH experience.
Events
The Z Manu World Champs return
The event kicks off on November 29 in Dunedin with a line-up of sponsors and partners, including naming rights sponsor Z Energy.
News
PRINZ names Mark Knoff-Thomas as Communicator of the Year 2025
PRINZ names Mark Knoff-Thomas Communicator of the Year 2025 for his ethical leadership, strategic communication and community impact.
News
Sky wins NZ broadcast rights for 2026 Rugby League World Cup
Sky has secured exclusive New Zealand broadcast rights for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, taking place in October.
Campaigns
Trade Me selects The Ghost Writers for new campaign
Trade Me and The Ghost Writers have launched a new Property campaign designed to bring clarity and confidence to Kiwi homeowners.
Movings & Shakings
Havas Group ANZ announces new positioning and senior appointments
Havas Group ANZ’s new positioning, Deliberately Different, reinforces its offering as a village of agencies with agility and resources.
Media
PHD Aotearoa and The Spinoff release media industry podcast series
PHD Aotearoa and The Spinoff have launched a new podcast series that shares industry insights with clients and experts.
News
How brands can avoid Black Friday fatigue
A Kiwi brand expert looks at Black Friday shopping trends and what brands should do to avoid consumer fatigue.
News
In memory of Sage Haggart: 4 July 1972 – 24 November 2025
The team at Stanley Street pay tribute to executive producer Sage Haggart, who passed away on November 24, 2025.
Campaigns
Oppo NZ and Junior Films unveil ‘myth-defying zoom’ in Find X9 campaign
Following the launch of the new Oppo Find X9 Series smartphones, Junior Films has unveiled a campaign for Oppo New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
FCB Aotearoa welcomes Liam Norris as strategy director
Liam Norris joins the FCB Aotearoa integrated strategy team, bringing over a decade of experience from some of NZ’s most respected agencies.
News
Scroll Media powers record Black Friday sales for brands through high-intent advertising
Scroll Media says its clients are on track for exceptional Black Friday and Boxing Day 2025 sales through high-intent advertising.
Campaigns
AIPC partners with Coles & Co on first major brand campaign
AIPC and Coles & Co launch Let You Out, a campaign inspiring Australians to pursue counselling careers or seek support as demand surges.
Awards
Bettle Associates recognised at Waikato business awards
Bettle-Associates was named the winner of the Business Growth & Strategy Award for its continued success and commitment to clients.
Movings & Shakings
Vevo appoints Teresa Ly as head of sales ANZ
Vevo has appointed Teresa Ly as head of sales Australia and New Zealand, leading sales strategy and client partnerships across both markets.
Campaigns
Westpac NZ urges Kiwis to avoid a Black Friday ‘spending hangover’
Westpac NZ offers tips to avoid a spending hangover, stick to your budget and stay protected from fraud during Black Friday shopping.
Movings & Shakings
Penny Fowler joins Bastion’s advisory board
Australasiaâs independent agency Bastion has announced the appointment of Penny Fowler to its advisory board.
Campaigns
Smart cars have dumb moments: MAS and Yarn launch new campaign
Insurance and investment company Mas and independent creative agency Yarn have launched a new Motor Vehicle Insurance campaign.
International
Around the World: Amazon blocks ChatGPT
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week: Amazon blocks ChatGPT and retailers gear up for Green Wednesday.
News
Deep Media expands into New Zealand
Deep Media, an Advanced Amazon Ads Partner, has officially launched in New Zealand with Anna Walker and Lisa Ison as joint country leads.
Campaigns
Ikea opens pop-ups in Christchurch and Wellington ahead of NZ store launch
Ikea is giving Kiwis a first look at product pricing by launching a series of interactive pop-ups in Christchurch and Wellington.
News
Who took home the gongs at the 2025 IAB Awards?
Digital advertisers descended on Shed 10 on November 20 for the annual IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards.
Partner articles
Mechanic Group and PistolShrimp team up to spotlight new Jac of all trades ute
Advertising agency Mechanic Group and independent marketing agency PistolShrimp are welcoming the new Jac T9 ute to Aotearoa in style.
Accounts
TBWA\NZ appointed to help power Haierâs partnership with the Australian Open
TBWA\NZ has been appointed by global appliance brand Haier to manage its Australian Open sponsorship across the Tasman.
News
New Zealand Podcast Awards 2025 winners announced
The New Zealand Podcast Awards 2025 honour standout local shows with record fan engagement and top wins across fiction, education and documentary.
Campaigns
Specsavers and Kura Te Waru Rewiri launch limited-edition frames for The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ
Specsavers launches limited-edition frames with MÄori artist Kura Te Waru Rewiri to support The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff Digital appoints pivotal new strategic role
Stuff Group appoints commercial strategist Anne Lipsham as director of trade marketing, boosting strategic leadership for Stuff Digital.
Media
Are Media New Zealand celebrates another quarter of audience growth
Are Media NZ posts strong Q3 2025 readership growth to 1.94m and expands digital reach past 1.5m through its partnership with People Inc.