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.
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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.
News
Cannes Lions 2025 report names Motion Sickness top agency across the Pacific
Motion Sickness has been named the leading agency across Australia, Aotearoa and the Pacific in Cannes Lions’ 2025 Global Creativity Report.
International
Around the World: Halloween overtakes April Fools’ in marketing weirdness
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news. This week, Halloween becomes marketing’s favourite excuse to get weird.
Movings & Shakings
M+C Saatchi Group promotes Emma Robbins to group chief creative officer
M+C Saatchi Group ANZ has promoted Emma Robbins to group chief creative officer, following the resignation of Steve Coll.
Accounts
NZ Blood appoints Remade as creative partner
NZ Blood has appointed independent agency Remade as its lead creative partner to promote plasma donation at a community level.
News
Winners of Lumo Pixel Awards announced
Lumo Pixel Awards announced their winners last night, celebrating the best in creativity and innovation across DOOH advertising.
News
Motion Sickness, Special and dentsu win big at Effies
Motion Sickness received the Grand Effie for its campaign, Make New Zealand the Best Place in the World to have Herpes.
News
Saatchi & Saatchi bids farewell to The Strand
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ is moving house, marking the end of the creative agency’s 30 years on The Strand in Auckland’s Parnell.
News
Sky launches 4K UHD sports coverage
Sky has launched 4K Ultra High Definition sports coverage for viewers on the new Sky Box and Pod, as well as Sky Sport Now.
Partner articles
Kargo launches Spotlight to redefine high-impact display advertising
Kargo has introduced Spotlight, a display format that delivers ads at the precise moment users are most attentive.
Movings & Shakings
TBWA\NZ boosts strategic and client service with four new hires
TBWA\NZ has appointed Haley Hetherington, Ellen Scholes, Harriette Hanson and Michael Lyons to lead strategy and business management.