Awards
Google announces 2025 Agency Excellence Award winners
Google has announced the winners of its 2025 Agency Excellence Awards, honouring exceptional, innovative use of its advertising tools.
Movings & Shakings
818 grows team and announces new team structure
818 announces a refreshed team structure and new hire, strengthening its publicity services across music, events, touring and screen.
Accounts
Goodman Fielder picks Together as media agency
The appointment is the beginning of a refreshed approach to media for Goodman Fielder, placing effectiveness, creative bravery at the centre.
News
Omnicom-IPG merger sees 4,000 jobs cut, DDB and FCB brands retired
The Omnicom and Interpublic merger is making global headlines again, confirming that the DDB, FCB and MullenLowe brands will be retired.
News
The Pond closes doors as owner launches horse racing business
Owner and talent director Leighton Howl says it’s time he made a personal change and returns to his love for competitive sport.
Campaigns
Festive triptych billboard brings “Season’s Greetings” to life for New World
New World Pt. Chevalier unveils a festive triptych billboard created in just four days, showcasing a playful “Season’s Greetings” twist.
Campaigns
Hard Rated brings the heat across the ditch again with new stunts and activations
Hard Rated brings its bold Aussie energy to NZ with a cheeky campaign to lure a Kiwi home, marking the RTD brand’s launch across Aotearoa.
Movings & Shakings
BcgCrave appoints industry heavyweight Kate Lines as managing director
BcgCrave appoints Kate Lines as managing director, with founder Daniel Hopkirk becoming CEO as the agency expands across NZ and Australia.
Campaigns
ANZ kicks off Auckland FC’s second season with locker room activation
ANZ Bank New Zealand has brought football to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to kick off Auckland FC’s second season.
Awards
Thompson Spencer takes out B&T Aotearoa Agency of the Year
Independent full-funnel agency Thompson Spencer has been named the first-ever winner of B&T’s Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year.
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
Australasia’s 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.