Movings & Shakings
Bastion appoints Sharon Adams as head of operations
Bastion has appointed Sharon Adams, based in Melbourne, as head of operations to strengthen the agency’s operating model.
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Campaigns
McCann launches logo-free campaign for Macca’s breakfast range
Macca’s NZ and McCann have launched a new campaign for the breakfast range, featuring no logos, just close-up visuals of consumer favourites.
News
Digital album platform Lume partners with Daylight
Lume, a new album-centred digital platform, has partnered with Daylight to develop its brand identity, product strategy and design.
News
Toyota tops Kantar’s reputation index three years running
Toyota has been named the most reputable brand in Aotearoa for the third year running, according to the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index.
Awards
Wattie’s latest campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Wattie’s latest creative, ‘It’s Wattie’s you need’, is rooted in comfort, familiarity and everyday convenience.
News
John Miles releases new book Sod It, Just Do It
In the book, Miles explores why people get stuck, why organisations become paralysed by endless analysis and why indecision can be costly.
Media
PHD Aotearoa and The Fold explore the next chapter of creator marketing
The Spinoff’s The Fold podcast has released its latest episode in collaboration with PHD Aotearoa on June 9.
News
The execution trap facing Kiwi retail leaders – iMedia
Recent data from the iMedia Retail Summit suggests senior leaders want more time for strategy and innovation rather than constant execution.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks welcomes new head of rova
MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Neil Welch as Head of rova Platform, who joins with extensive international experience.
News
Stuff launches new digital platform HealthStuff to cut through the noise
Stuff Digital have launched a new platform called HealthStuff, in partnership with Chemist Warehouse, to cut through health misinformation.
News
Hyper takes DOOH on the move with its street team
Kiwi media company Hyper has launched a digital street team that takes out of home campaigns on the go via backpacks.
Campaigns
Bell Tea launches brand refresh via Havas New Zealand
Havas New Zealand has unveiled a new campaign for Bell Tea, marking the brand’s first significant refresh in more than four years.
Awards
Development West Coast takes out top PRINZ Award
Development West Coast received the Supreme Award at the annual PRINZ Awards for a campaign that shifted behaviour towards modern mining.
Campaigns
Carl’s Jr. celebrates International Burger Day with a nationwide ‘Flavour U-Turn’
When International Burger Day rolled around on May 28, Carl’s Jr. decided everyone deserved to celebrate with a Carl’s Jr. burger in hand.
Awards
NZME takes top prize at NZ Radio & Podcast Awards
NZME’s Newstalk ZB has been named Network Station of the Year for the sixth year in a row at the 2026 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards.
Partner articles
All change at the last-minute? Event experts Uno Loco aced it
Success isn’t about protecting the plan. It’s about recognising the moments that matter and adapting quickly, says Craig Muller from Uno Loco.
News
DT and Lloyd Thomason launch advertising agency
Strategists David (DT) Thomason and Lloyd Thomason have launched a new agency called Thomason Does Advertising.
Campaigns
Pitchblack Partners and Bowel Cancer NZ launch ‘Poo with a view’
Bowel Cancer NZ and Pitchblack Partners have launched ‘Poo with a view’ to help more Kiwis recognise the signs of bowel cancer.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion Aotearoa appoints Nicky Greville as managing partner, media
Bastion Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Nicky Greville as managing partner, media, effective July 1.
Accounts
The Business wins Corona and Michelob Ultra accounts in Aotearoa
Independent Auckland agency The Business has been appointed media partner for Corona in Aotearoa following a competitive pitch.
Campaigns
Finance Now and Contagion launch Now Rewards Visa
Finance Now, in partnership with Contagion, has launched Now Rewards Visa, a new chapter for its credit card.
Campaigns
QMS NZ and Binance deliver NZ first pDOOH takeover
QMS NZ has partnered with Binance to deliver a first-of-its-kind programmatic digital out of home campaign in Aotearoa.
News
IMANZ brings Funnel’s intelligence platform to Aotearoa
The Independent Media Agencies of New Zealand has announced a partnership with marketing intelligence platform Funnel.
Movings & Shakings
Bart Timmer joins The Sweetshop’s ANZ rosters
Bart Timmer is now available for commercial, branded and short-form projects across ANZ exclusively through The Sweetshop.
Movings & Shakings
Go Media promotes Tonica Cassie-Alatini to group sales manager
Go Media has promoted Tonica Cassie-Alatini to group sales manager after more than five years with the business.
International
Around the World: Spotify wants you to listen to magazines
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, Spotify wants people to start listening to magazines.
News
OOHMAA announces new board
OOHMAA has announced a new board line-up bringing together leaders from across New Zealand’s out of home sector.
News
Bastion and Social Protect launch new brand safety solution
Bastion and digital risk and online reputation management platform Social Protect have introduced a new creator-led marketing solution.
News
Cookies, signals and AI – Vijay Kunduri’s insights into the world of video
Combining first-party intelligence with engagement signals is where the real cookie-less value is built, says Dailymotion’s Vijay Kunduri.
Media
Dark Doris wins two Emmys for Prime Minister doco
Entertainment company Dark Doris is celebrating winning two Emmy Awards for its documentary Prime Minister.