Media
MediaWorks expands the Breeze with Breeze Classic
MediaWorks has announced Breeze Classic, a new extension of the Breeze dedicated to era-defining classics for listeners across Aotearoa.
News
ESPN owns the summer on Disney+ with live sports and live ads
Disney Advertising introduces dynamic ad insertion on ESPN live sports streamed via Disney+ to target Kiwi fans.
Media
Ensemble says haere rā after five years
Not long after celebrating its fifth birthday, independent style and fashion platform Ensemble is closing its doors.
News
Stuff’s digital sites see record month of audience growth
Stuff Group’s Masthead Publishing sites have reached one million unique viewers for the first time since launching two years ago.
News
NZ Marketing Association invites top UoA and AUT students to career bootcamp
The New Zealand Marketing Association is inviting top students from UoA and AUT to join its Top Talent Marketing School.
Movings & Shakings
Tonic promotes Georgia Coleman to managing director
Tonic Communications has named general manager Georgia Coleman as managing director to lead future growth and expansion.
Campaigns
The Media Lab breaks silence on gambling
The Media Lab has partnered with Health NZ and Asian Family Services to launch a campaign tackling gambling stigma in Asian communities.
Movings & Shakings
EightyOne appoints Sam Harris as head of technology and performance
EightyOne has appointed Sam Harris, formerly of Reason, to lead its next phase of growth in technology and performance.
Campaigns
Export, Special and dentsu take Kiwis off the beaten track with new campaign
Export, Special PR and dentsu Aotearoa have launched the Export Great Walk which offers Kiwis an epic summer trail experience on November 15.
Campaigns
Hyper and Liquorland bring the feels and deals back to TV
Liquorland and HYPER have launched a new brand TVC, reintroducing the retailer to Kiwi audiences after 16 years.
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.