Movings & Shakings
Thompson Spencer builds out media team across Australia and New Zealand
Thompson Spencer has grown its media team with the addition of Jake Calder, Madison Trevella and Libby Frost.
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Campaigns
Crypto hits the NZ Streets: Localcoin ATM pays for Jolly Billboard Campaign in Bitcoin
Crypto ATM provider Localcoin has partnered with Jolly Billboards to launch a digital billboard campaign in Christchurch.
Campaigns
From cop car to cinema: NZ Police and EightyOne launch rolling recruitment experience
New Zealand Police and agency EightyOne rolled out a new recruitment tool – this time featuring a mini-cinema and popcorn.
Campaigns
Sneakers and sounds: Platypus and Connect by Live Nation launch Kicks Clubs
Australasian shoe store Platypus has launched a new loyalty program that uses music to create deeper connections with its Gen Z customer base.
News
True joins forces with Longform on brand identity
New Zealand fashion leader Des Rusk has partnered with True to develop the brand identity for the merino label Longform.
Campaigns
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett stars in Lightforce Solar and YoungShand’s latest chapter
Lightforce Solar has launched the next chapter of its “The Future is Obvious” brand platform with YoungShand.
Awards
CYRIL to DJ the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2025 afterparty
NZ Marketing magazine and partner Marketing Association announce CYRIL as DJ for the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2025 afterparty.
Campaigns
Drifter invites travellers to Australia and New Zealand with new campaign
Drifter, an Australian design-led hotel-hostel group, is launching its new campaign, The Next Best Job in the World.
Movings & Shakings
Human Digital scales up with new hires across Australia and New Zealand
Independent B2B digital agency Human Digital has appointed Bruna Barbosa and Nora Ebaid in roles across ANZ.
News
The Marketing Club and SMK partner to upskill marketers
The Marketing Club has partnered with SMK to offer more accessible professional development for marketers across Australia and Aotearoa.
News
Comms Council releases 2025 Census Survey results
The Comms Council has released the full results of the 2025 Advertising Census and launched a new platform for industry inclusion.
News
New Zealand Blood Service appoints Mango and TRACK Tribal to lead national campaigns
New Zealand Blood Service has appointed Mango Communications and TRACK Tribal to lead national initiatives to increase blood and plasma donations.
Movings & Shakings
Damien Venuto appointed money editor at Stuff Digital
Stuff Digital has announced award-winning journalist Damien Venuto is joining its team as money editor from mid-September.
Opinion
MMM resurgence requires trustworthy models to be successful
The industry must focus on trustworthy marketing mix model that empower better marketing decisions, writes Brett Camilleri of Monks.
News
DoorDash is delivering groceries across the country with FreshChoice
FreshChoice and DoorDash have partnered up with the aim of making grocery shopping more convenient for Kiwis across the the country.
News
Rise and Shine celebrates new client wins
Communications agency Rise & Shine has welcomed two new clients to its growing roster: skincare brand Essano, and Italian restaurant Bossi.
Movings & Shakings
Colenso welcomes managing partner Jack Cumming
Colenso is excited to welcome Jack Cumming to lead its local and global clients and support new business growth.
Campaigns
Ballance and Wave Agency spotlight Kiwi farmers in Make it Count campaign
Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Wave Agency have launched the next chapter of the Make it Count campaign, offering Kiwi farmers practical advice.
Campaigns
BNZ and MediaWorks help young Kiwis nail the money game
BNZ has partnered with MediaWorks and Hearts & Science to launch a content series helping young Kiwis take charge of their finances.
Campaigns
Les Mills calls on people to reach a higher state with new yoga series, via Motion Sickness
Les Mills has launched a new four-part yoga series that encourages people train for how they want to feel, not just how they want to look.
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.