Campaigns
Headspace Invaders turns retro arcade style into platform against online harm
A new digital platform, Headspace Invaders, has launched to help young people recognise and respond to harmful content online.
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Comms Council celebrates 12th year of advertising course
The Comms Council celebrated another successful year of its Foundations of Advertising Media Course with a night of particpant presentions.
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Publicis Groupe Aotearoa’s new data hub to relieve industry challenges for marketers
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa’s new technology service aims to relieve current industry challenges and help clients power their marketing.
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TVNZ leads the way in APAC with Adobe Real-Time CDP Collaboration
TVNZ is the first APAC publisher to work with Adobe Real-Time CDP Collaboration, transforming audience engagement and advertising.
Movings & Shakings
Hustle & Bustle appoints Freya Munro as general manager
Hustle & Bustle has appointed Freya Munro as general manager, following the departure of co-founder and managing director Gemma Ross.
Movings & Shakings
dentsu’s Rob Harvey to lead the agency’s trans-Tasman team
Dentsu has announced the appointment of its current CEO in Aotearoa, Rob Harvey, as the new chief executive officer of its ANZ team.
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Is YouTube really TV? New data challenges the narrative
Google’s push to position YouTube as “TV,” has prompted the UK’s Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board to release new data on viewership and scale.
Campaigns
Spark and Bastion Shine hit the right note with Bring the Ding activation
Spark and Bastion Shine brought the Bring the Ding activation to life through audience co-creation and participation.
Movings & Shakings
FCB promotes Tim Gavriel and Aaron Carbines to associate creative directors
Full-service agency FCB has promoted creative duo Tim Gavriel and Aaron Carbines to associate creative directors.
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Comms Council announces Philip Smith as additional speaker at Media Spotlight
The Comms Council has announced writer and producer Philip Smith as an additional speaker for this year’s Media Spotlight.
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International
Around the World: Sydney Sweeney has great jeans ad sparks controversy but boosts stock
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa. This week, he covers the controversial ad that boosted stock.
Campaigns
BrandSpace launches The Season for Westfield to help brands capture Christmas early
BrandSpace has officially launched The Season for Westfield, inviting partners to tap into the biggest retail moments of the year.
Campaigns
ASB Classic refreshes brand identity to celebrate 30-year partnership
ASB is celebrating 30 years as the principal sponsor of Auckland’s premier tennis tournament with a new visual identity.
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Colenso BBDO appointed as strategic and creative partner for Tika
Colenso BBDO appointed as strategic and creative partner for Tika: a revolutionary new way to report sexual harm.
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Together opens doors to Wellington office
Independent media agency Together is setting up shop in the capital city, officially opening its Wellington office today.
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JCDecaux adds new Smartframe site to Auckland
JCDecaux has extended its premium digital out of home network with the launch of a new SMARTFRAME in Wairau Valley, Auckland.
Campaigns
‘Home is about how you live’: TradeMe Property launches new campaign with Kev the Kiwi
Brand manager at Trade Me Samuel Rae says the campaign aims to connect with Kiwi on a more emotional level.
Campaigns
Westpac and Publicis’ self-destructing codes highlight new security measures
Westpac NZ has partnered with Publicis Groupe NZ’s connected platform of agencies to launch a new campaign for its dynamic security codes.
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Shortland Street to return in 2026 thanks to NZ on Air
TVNZ and South Pacific Pictures have announced that Kiwi soap opera Shortland Street will return in 2026, thanks to funding from NZ On Air.
Movings & Shakings
Bettle-Associates promotes Livio Godinich
Over the past six years, Godinich has made an impact at Bettle–Associates, bringing a mix of strategic and technical skills to every brief.
Movings & Shakings
Journalist Hayden Donnell to leave RNZ for The Spinoff
The Spinoff has announced the appointment of journalist and commentator Hayden Donnell to the position of senior writer.
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Paltrow collab a ‘master stroke’ in #Coldplaygate saga
Many people had no idea what Astronomer was after #Coldplaygate. But now, thanks to a little help from Gwyneth Paltrow, they do.
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Jonas Brothers concerts to livestream free, exclusively on Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus is partnering with the Jonas Brothers to livestream their upcoming tour exclusively on the streaming service.
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Ad Net Zero Aotearoa helps advertisers cut carbon and boost campaign efficiency
NZ advertisers now have a practical toolkit for carbon-efficient campaigns, thanks to Ad Net Zero Aotearoa’s new report.
Awards
Tower bags Kantar’s Ad Impact Award for June
Tower Insurance’s latest ad, featuring Miss Takes, Miss Haps and Miss Fortune – personifications of life’s unexpected mishaps – won Kantar’s June Ad Impact Award.
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Netball NZ and TVNZ partner to broadcast domestic season in 2026
Netball New Zealand and TVNZ have announced a partnership that will see the domestic season shown across TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+ next year.
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Westpac Chopper Appeal sees record support
New Zealanders raised a record $1.5M for the national network of rescue helicopters during the Westpac Chopper Appeal.
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Dave Clark to lead DIA’s Government App Programme
Dave Clark has been appointed by the Department of Internal Affairs as a key delivery partner for the Government App Programme.
Movings & Shakings
Uber Advertising announces new APAC head of sales
Uber has announced the appointment of Michael Levine as head of APAC sales for Uber Advertising amid its regional expansion.