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Beyond the lobby: Today’s travellers crave emotional connections
Accor Hotel’s Victoria Sertic and Kerry Healy discuss the changing behaviours of travellers and what they want from the hospitality sector.
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Stanley St to work on Mental Health Foundation’s digital rebuild
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand has appointed agency Stanley St to partner on a rebuild of its digital platforms.
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Kiwi search habits turn multi-modal says IAB New Zealand latest survey
IAB New Zealand has released its latest survey on search habits, looking into how Kiwis engage with gen AI and voice search technologies.
Events
Kargo invites industry to Insights and Bites event
Advertisers and marketers are invited to join Kargo in Auckland for an evening of insights, conversation, and networking this Thursday.
Movings & Shakings
Vevo expands across APAC with new appointments
Global music video network Vevo is scaling up its APAC operations with a series of promotions and new appointments.
News
PHD Aotearoa helps to promote Kindness Collective’s PJ Project
PHD Aotearoa is helping Kindness Collective promote its annual PJ Project, which aims to provide warm pyjamas to children in need.
Campaigns
Tina from Turners is back… with a song
Turners has launched a new campaign, following Tina as she travels across New Zealand while singing her new jingle, Sell Us Your Car.
Campaigns
Find your corner with The Spinoff and Daylight’s new campaign
Digital publisher The Spinoff has partnered with creative and technology studio Daylight in a campaign that aims to drive memberships.
Movings & Shakings
Special PR welcomes Darkhorse founder Liam Taylor
Darkhorse founder Liam Taylor will be joining the team at Special PR as Business Development Director in its Auckland office on May 12.
Campaigns
Aotearoa: there’s a new RTD in town – Aussie brand Hard Rated has crossed the ditch
Australian RTD, Hard Rated, is hitting the shelves in Aotearoa, backed by a campaign designed to get thirsty Kiwis talking.
Movings & Shakings
Pure SEO announces new CEO and managing director
Pure SEO has announced the appointment of Cornelius Boertjens as chief executive officer, with founder Richard Conway named managing director.
Campaigns
Rescue helicopter disrupts TV ads for Westpac Chopper Appeal Month
The sound of a rescue helicopter will disrupt TV advertisements throughout May in support of Westpac Chopper Appeal Month.
Media
$50K grant to boost Māori business visibility
oOh!media and Whāriki have launched the Te Whakatairanga Grant, offering Māori-owned businesses a $50K media package to promote their brand.
News
NZME announces exclusive partnership with Netball New Zealand
NZME is excited to announce an exclusive media partnership with Netball New Zealand, bringing unmatched exposure for netball nationwide.
Awards
Kiwis win silver at 2025 WARC APAC Awards
New Zealand agencies won two medals at the WARC APAC Awards 2025, earning Silver in both the Cultural Impact and Long-term Growth categories.
Events
From hype to helpful: IAB event to help industry use AI effectively
IAB NZ’s Emerging Technology Council’s ‘AI & The Future of Marketing’ event is designed to equip marketers with practical insights.
News
IMANZ bolsters its Board with Duncan Shand
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand has welcomed YoungShand managing director and co-founder Duncan Shand to its Board.
News
‘Creative confidence is waning,’ says The State of Creativity 2025 survey
The State of Creativity 2025 survey found that businesses’ creative confidence is declining due to a lack of high-quality insights and cultural agility.
News
Perion brings Programmatic DOOH to life with Auckland site tour
Earlier last month, Perion hosted 40 clients, agencies and media owners on an Auckland tour, showcasing top pDOOH sites.
Campaigns
Take your cinema dreams to the Xtreme at HOYTS
HOYTS is launching a new campaign to showcase and expand its Xtremescreen experience, where movies aren’t just watched, they’re made Xtreme.
News
Phantom Billstickers supports emerging artists with the Music Club
Phantom Billstickers’ new initiative, the Music Club, aims to support grassroots musicians with accessible out of home advertising.
Campaigns
RUN and FCB Media launch local election campaign
RUN Aotearoa and FCB Media have launched the 2025 local election campaign, reaching over 4 million Kiwis with vital enrolment information.
Awards
Heineken’s ‘0.0 Reasons Needed’ receives Kantar Ad Impact Award for March
Heineken’s ‘0.0 Reasons Needed’ campaign has received Kantar’s March Ad Impact Award for the way it shines light on changing social norms.
Campaigns
FCB and Goodnites use radio to deliver bedwetting message
FCB Aotearoa and nighttime underwear brand Goodnites have released a new 90-second radio ad campaign to destigmatise bedwetting.
Media
NZME secures new media partnership with iconic World of WearableArt
NZME has announced a new media partnership with World of WearableArt, showcasing the region’s creativity to a global audience.
Campaigns
Blind Low Vision NZ and Youngshand launch ‘Doggy Doonations’ to fund guide dog training
Blind Low Vision NZ and Youngshand have joined forces to launch ‘Doggy Doonations’ to help fund guide dog training.
Campaigns
Rainger & Rolfe launches ‘maverick’ home loan campaign with dosh
Rainger & Rolfe has released a new creative campaign to launch dosh home loans.
Accounts
Rise & Shine Agency welcomes CASETiFY and Osmosis
Communications agency Rise & Shine is excited to welcome CASETiFY and Osmosis to its roster of premium brands.
News
JCDecaux renews support of New Zealand Olympic Team
JCDecaux has renewed its long-standing partnership with the New Zealand Olympic Committee, using its network to spotlight Kiwi athletes.
News
Bird’s Eye View season 2 lands on TVNZ+ this month
Bird’s Eye View returns to TVNZ+ in 2025 with season two. The new eight-episode season has everything kids love.