Media
The Sweetshop New Zealand and Australia welcomes Suzanne Kim
The Sweetshop has signed Korean-born Australian filmmaker Suzanne Kim for representation in Australia and New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
NZME appoints Jo Hempstead as chief financial officer
NZME has appointed Jo Hempstead as chief financial officer, bringing over 20 years of financial leadership experience.
News
QMS NZ lights up Auckland with successful street furniture handover
Following a smooth transition, QMS NZ and MediaWorks are now officially live with the Auckland Transport street furniture concession.
Media
Sky extends digital advertising offer across Sky Go
Brands can now connect with Sky audiences wherever they choose to watch across connected TV, mobile, tablet and desktop.
News
The Spinoff dominates with record high audience engagement
The Spinoff dominates with a record 17.03 average engaged minutes per user in Q2, building on a strong Q1 average of 14.3 minutes.
Awards
Special celebrates busy and brilliant year with 26 B&T nominations
Special Group has been shortlisted 26 times at the 2025 B&T Awards, defending its Aotearoa NZ Agency of the Year title for the sixth time.
Media
NZME celebrates its journalists with new NZ Herald campaign
NZME has launched a new NZ Herald campaign that celebrates its journalists across the country: News You Can Trust.
Campaigns
Westpac NZ commits to building ‘Closer’ connections with businesses
Westpac New Zealand has launched a new communications platform with a campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, Spark Foundry NZ and Digitas NZ.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers activation declares Mac’s Maverick ‘cleared to land’
The out of home activation, delivered in partnership with Phantom Billstickers, sees cans of Mac’s Maverick “parachuting” into the street.
Media
2degrees sponsorship of Auckland FC women’s team a ‘no brainer’
The Auckland FC women’s team won’t take the field until 2027 but it was a no-brainer to get on board now, says 2degrees’ Anna Gorman.
News
NZME renews exclusive media partnership with Auckland FC
NZME has renewed its exclusive media partnership with Auckland FC across digital, audio and print platforms.
Movings & Shakings
TVNZ appoints Kerry Leonard as sport and enterprise partnership lead
TVNZ has appointed experienced commercial leader Kerry Leonard as sport and enterprise partnership lead, starting on October 20.
Campaigns
Landmark makeover: KidsCan and Droga5 ANZ shine light on Kiwi kids in need
KidsCan and Droga5 ANZ have launched a new awareness campaign spotlighting the 157,000 children living in material hardship across Aotearoa.
News
The Marketing Club launches grassroots festival Marketers Day
The Marketing Club has launched Marketers Day, a grassroots festival that celebrates the ideas and people that shape the industry in NZ.
News
Metro magazine loses full-time staff amid financial restructure
After nearly 450 issues, Metro magazine faces a future without full-time staff or an editor, as it undergoes a major business shake-up.
Movings & Shakings
QMS appoints Ben Gibb to national sales director
Outdoor media leader QMS has appointed Ben Gibb to the role of national sales director, Aotearoa, effective January 2026.
News
Circana launches Her View panel to spotlight women’s voices in media and FMCG
Her View offered a forum for women to share experiences, challenge stereotypes and spark new ideas for growth and leadership.
Awards
Special and All is for All wins gold for Inclusive Code at Best Design Awards
Special has won Gold for the Inclusive Code at the Best Design Awards. The agency also received five silver and eight bronze awards.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers mural brings new Kirin Hyoketsu RTD to life on K Road
Outdoor advertising company Phantom Billstickers has unveiled another hand-painted campaign splashed across K Road in a burst of orange.
Awards
‘More than just metal’: Motion Sickness celebrates Best Design Awards haul
Motion Sickness was recognised with 17 Golds and two Purple Pins across its two creative arms at the Best Design Awards on October 10.
International
Around the World: The AI issue
This week, Antony Young goes all in on AI stories – because there’s no denying its pervasive effect across media and marketing.
Media
The Spinoff and Woolworths doco series shares stories of Kiwi resilience
The Spinoff and Woolworths’ new series shares the stories of New Zealanders navigating personal and community challenges.
Partner articles
Shout unveils four new premium sites across Auckland and Wellington
Out of home provider Shout has unveiled four new premium StreetLED sites in three main metropolitan hubs across Auckland and Wellington.
News
‘What we want is human’: Brand Summit 2025 wrap up
“What we want is human” – This sentiment flowed through Brand Summit 2025, with speakers sharing how in-person connection supports success.
News
IAB New Zealand helps advertisers be more sustainable with new whitepaper
IAB New Zealand’s new sustainability whitepaper is designed as a practical guide for adopting more sustainable digital advertising practices.
Campaigns
Kathmandu and Motion Sickness make nature feel like home
Kathmandu has partnered with Motion Sickness to launch its new brand campaign, Outside, your comfort zone.
News
TRA report: Aussies and Kiwis want brands to put people first
Aussies and Kiwis aren’t anti-tech, they’re pro-human. Colleen Ryan of TRA says brands will succeed by blending innovation with empathy.
News
New Zealand International Convention Centre appoints Special PR ahead of 2026 launch
Special PR has been appointed as PR and events agency for the launch of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
Media
Michala Banas and Brett Tucker lead new eight-part crime series for TVNZ
Michala Banas and Brett Tucker reunite to lead an all-star cast in new eight-part crime seriesfor TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.
Campaigns
AUT reveals brand refresh with Knowledge That Works
Auckland University of Technology has launched a new brand campaign, replacing Find Your Greatness with Knowledge That Works.