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Ditch upper age limits on job adverts, business forum urged
Business forum Her View, launched on October 14 with a discussion on ageism, urged employers to harness the talent of older workers.
Campaigns
Kinetic and These Guys I Know launch new campaign to thank bus drivers
Kinetic and These Guys I Know are celebrating the people behind the wheel with a new campaign and online content series, Thanks Driver.
Accounts
Run Aotearoa to lead campaign promoting sustainable tourism in the Pacific
Run Aotearoa will deliver a campaign aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable tourism practices throughout the Pacific.
Awards
AA Insurance wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for September
AA Insurance’s ad campaign, ‘The Home Intruder’, featuring a CGI seal, has won the Kantar Ad Impact Award for September
Movings & Shakings
TVNZ names Jack Tame as 1News at Six weekend presenter
TVNZ has appointed award-winning broadcaster Jack Tame as weekend presenter of 1News at Six, joining weekday anchor Melissa Stokes.
Campaigns
ANZ and TBWA\NZ capture the pride of Auckland for AFC Season Two
ANZ and TBWA\NZ have launched Auckland Forever to celebrate the city’s diversity as AFC kicks off its second A-League season.
Campaigns
Bunnings’ iconic hoodie gets a makeover for Movember
The traditional teal hoodie has been redesigned in charcoal and adorned with the Movember motif, with all profits going directly to Movember.
Movings & Shakings
M+C Saatchi Group appoints Jeremy Hogg as national executive creative director
M+C Saatchi Group has appointed Jeremy Hogg as national executive creative director to lead creative growth across the network.
Campaigns
DDB takes Macca’s biggest burger on the road
McDonald’s New Zealand and DDB Group Aotearoa have turned the reveal of Macca’s biggest-ever burger into a tour of the North Island.
Campaigns
Healtheries and TBWA\NZ’s Human vs Sloth sleep-off sparks conversations
Healtheries and TBWA\New Zealand have turned bedtime into primetime with a new social-first campaign called Sleep vs Sloth.
Campaigns
Pead, PHD, The Kindness Collective help bring Christmas magic to thousands of Kiwi families
Pead, PHD and The Kindness Collective are helping to bring Christmas magic to thousands of families across Aotearoa.
Campaigns
D3 flips the script with new campaign By Example
Independent data-driven media agency D3 has launched a new campaign – but the twist is, it’s not for a client, but for itself.
Campaigns
Motion Sickness invites Aucklanders to hail a cab and rediscover the Heart of the City
A fleet of vintage taxis has been turning heads across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland this week, offering free one-way rides into the central city.
Movings & Shakings
Manjit Singh to lead Together’s activation team
Together has appointed Manjit Singh as general manager – activation and product, marking a key step in the agency’s growth.
Accounts
Thompson Spencer to lead Musashi’s Middle East market launch
Full-funnel agency Thompson Spencer has been appointed by sports performance and nutrition brand Musashi to lead its Middle East market entry.
Movings & Shakings
Dave Clark steps back after 25 years at the helm of his company
After 25 years leading the company that bears his name, founder Dave Clark is stepping back from the business.
Campaigns
Steinlager’s city takeover at the Auckland Marathon
Steinlager’s Auckland Marathon campaign turned the city into a canvas, spreading their message of motivation to every runner and spectator.
Movings & Shakings
Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six after 20 years
TVNZ announced Simon Dallow will step down from 1News at Six on November 28, with Melissa Stokes named lead presenter.
Campaigns
NZ Blood and Remade show how plasma gives new life in creative campaign
NZ Blood and Remade launched an eight week nationwide multi-channel campaign in September to raise awareness of plasma donation.
Campaigns
Maritime NZ launches new ‘spokes-buoy’ with Federation
Maritime NZ and Federation are turning the sea into their media platform this November to warn boaties of hidden dangers near shore.
Awards
The Worthies appoint co-chairs to champion creative impact in the public sector
Nick McFarlane is creative lead at Clems Shop, and Tim Aitken is chief communications and marketing officer at Auckland City Council.
News
DOOH on the move: Shout Media launches digital LED truck
Introducing Shout Roam, a high-impact mobile digital truck designed to take campaigns directly to audiences across Aotearoa.
Media
Neon brings It prequel to life with spooky Halloween activation
Overnight, Neon’s takeover saw ominous and 100% biodegradable balloons appear across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
News
Piha promo shoot turns into real-life rescue for Surf Life Saving New Zealand
A promotional shoot for DHL Express NZ and Surf Life Saving New Zealand became a live demonstration when five swimmers got caught in a rip.
News
Cartology New Zealand announces 2025 retail media award winners
Cartology New Zealand’s Samantha Osborne says what set the winners apart was the depth of insight and their commitment to deep partnering.
News
NZME unveils updated iHeartRadio app
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has released its next-generation iHeartRadio app, redesigned with mobile features.
Campaigns
QMS NZ, Spark and PHD Aotearoa turn Auckland purple
QMS NZ/MediaWorks, Spark and PHD Aotearoa have joined forces to launch a citywide out of home campaign across Auckland.
International
DDB reportedly set to close
The iconic agency is set to be shut down as part of the worldwide Omnicom/IPG merger, according to international reports.
News
Thompson Spencer shortlisted for the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards and The Pressies
Thompson Spencer celebrates four new shortlist nods from the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards and The Pressies.
News
Sky has exclusive rights to Olympics until Brisbane 2032
Sky has announced its exclusive Olympic broadcast rights, offering comprehensive coverage across its platforms.