News
JOLT launches new EV charging and DOOH site in Ponsonby
Jolt has unveiled a premium, flagship EV charging and digital out of home site on Auckland’s most vibrant precincts.
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Campaigns
MintHC welcomes The Art of Banksy exhibition to Ōtautahi Christchurch
Strategic marketing and creative agency MintHC has been selected by Te Pae Christchurch to lead the marketing campaign for The Art of Banksy.
StopPress exclusives
Creative Talk with Gina Kindred
The Creative Store talks with Gina Kindred who runs a team of creatives and producers as head of OMG production with Omnicom Media Group.
News
Thompson Spencer named finalist for B&T Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year
Thompson Spencer is shortlisted in the Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year category for the 2025 B&T Awards.
Campaigns
Bayleys brings energy to new campaign
After 50 years, full-service real estate agency Bayleys has launched a new brand campaign with Work Communications.
Movings & Shakings
RNZ appoints Pip Keane to chief audio officer
RNZ has appointed Pip Keane as chief audio officer, a new role overseeing audio content and unifying its approach.
Movings & Shakings
Rise & Shine PR welcomes Imogen Duff as senior group account director
Imogen Duff has more than 15 years experience, including running her own consultancy and working as head of communications for Dr Libby.
Campaigns
NZ Rugby and Movember encourage Kiwis to take a stand against silence
New Zealand Rugby and Movember are encouraging Kiwis to take a stand against silence as part of an ongoing mental health campaign.
Media
SMG Studio bring Lego Party! to life
SMG Studio, the Lego Group and publisher Fictions have announced the release of Lego Party!, a new multiplayer game.
Campaigns
MediaWorks, OMD and Maccas ‘go feast mode’ with a bus
McDonald’s, OMD and MediaWorks have launched a New Zealand media first: a bus
that literally transforms before your eyes.
Awards
Toyota NZ wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for August
Toyota’s new campaign is a clever spotlight on the brand’s dominant presence across Aotearoa, showing that there’s a Toyota for everyone.
Movings & Shakings
NZME welcomes Deep Balsara as programmatic manager
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has announced the appointment of Deep Balsara as programmatic manager.
Campaigns
Pitchblack and Together power Barfoot & Thompson’s new chapter
Barfoot & Thompson, Together and Pitchblack have launched Do Big Things – a campaign that breaks new ground in NZ real estate.
News
Spacefor hits 100 bookings as demand for IRL experiences grows
Brand experience platform Spacefor has reached its 100th booking, expanding its client base and activations across New Zealand.
News
The Spinoff cracks the code for young audiences
The Spinoff’s early success with its Now You Know podcast highlights a scalable model for engaging young audiences.
Campaigns
Asahi Super Dry Nama Jokki returns to NZ for good
To mark the return of Nama Jokki, Asahi partnered with Hearts & Science to invite guests to experience its draught beer ritual.
Movings & Shakings
Latch expands leadership team to drive DOOH innovation
DOOH specialist Latch has appointed Keely Allen as business development director and Jamie Snow as creative production director.
News
Outstanding Radio Creative Awards open for entries
The 2025 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards are now calling for entries, celebrating audio creativity across the country.
International
Around the World: US TV stations break Jimmy Kimmel boycott
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news. This week local US TV stations end their boycott of Jimmey Kimmel Live!
Movings & Shakings
The Sweetshop welcomes director Beatrice Pegard
Global production network The Sweetshop has welcomed filmmaker Beatrice Pegard to its New Zealand and Australian roster.
Media
Lumo turns DOOH into emergency communication channel
Lumo’s Jack Plowright says the initiative builds on the belief that digital billboards can serve a public good as well as a commercial one.
News
Thompon Spencer finalists for IAB Creative Agency of the Year
Thompson Spencer are finalists for Creative Agency of the Year and Best Use of Social at the IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising awards.
Accounts
Motion Sickness wins Shine Lawyers’ global account
Motion Sickness’ unconventional, non-advertising approach appealed to Shine and resonated with its vision for the future.
Media
NZ Herald tackles taboo with video series The Elephant
NZ Herald has a launched a new video series called The Elephant that aims to tackle topics people feel uncomfortable discussing.
News
New ADMA and NZMA agreement brings Capability Compass to Aotearoa
Under the partnership, NZMA will promote and endorse ADMA’s skills assessment tool, the Capability Compass, across Aotearoa.
Awards
IAB New Zealand announces Digital Advertising Awards finalists for 2025
Now in its ninth year, IAB New Zealand’s awards recognise the digital advertising industry’s most outstanding practitioners and best work.
News
Jacinda Ardern flies the Whittaker’s flag on US TV
Former primer minister Jacinda Ardern has put Whittaker’s Chocolate in the global spotlight following an interview on US TV.
News
NZRenoTok rebrands as NZRealReveals – season two on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
The social-first renovation series that captivated audiences nationwide is back for season two – with a new identity: NZRealReveals.
Awards
Boring data made interesting: The winning formula behind Lumo’s 2024 Pixel champs
LUMO spoke with 2024 industry winners Joachim Pearson and Oscar Randle to get their take on what makes a winning Pixel Award.
News
Launch of knOOH marks a new era for out of home in Aotearoa
knOOH, NZ’s first unified audience measurement system, replaces predecessor Calibre and represents a new era for the out of home sector.