Media
knOOH launch the culmination of ‘a long journey’ – Mortal
Mortal has developed knOOH, NZ’s first unified audience measurement system that delivers consistent metrics across digital and static formats.
Campaigns
Locals show off what makes the Bay “Pretty Good” in new Tourism Bay of Plenty campaign
The latest campaign from Tourism Bay of Plenty and Woods Agency is “Pretty Good”, celebrating the region’s off-peak magic.
Movings & Shakings
MBM announces strategic appointments to digital leadership
MBM today announced the appointment of Christophe Spencer as Head of Digital and the promotion of Nick Guebhard to Head of Data & Analytics.
Movings & Shakings
Special PR announces three new appointments
Special PR has welcomed Julianna Permitin as Senior PR Director, Kale Dixon as Senior PR Executive, and Georgia Grindle as PR Executive.
Campaigns
Toyota crunches the stats at All Blacks test
The recent All Blacks vs Australia test match at Eden Park may have had as many as 12,000 Toyota drivers in the crowd.
Campaigns
Westpac NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ present ‘House of Credit Card Fears’
The campaign leverages Gen Z’s love of the horror genre to make financial literacy feel more engaging and relevant.
News
Crypto firm to sponsor One NZ Warriors
The deal is the first in a planned multimillion-dollar spend over the next two years to support the New Zealand sports sector.
Media
Exploring the warped history of vinyl on vinyl: The Spinoff presses podcast to LP
With sales increasing almost 100-fold, vinyl is having its phoenix moment: rising from the ashes of its seeming demise in the early 2000s.
Campaigns
Federation and Rebel Sport encourage Kiwis to get out for a run this summer
Independent creative agency Federation has launched its first campaign for retailer Rebel Sport, a brand platform that celebrates running.
Campaigns
Timezone and Rainger & Rolfe know the secret to family fun
Timezone has teamed up with Rainger & Rolfe for a new campaign that shows how a little friendly competition can bring families closer.
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.
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.