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IAB New Zealand launches Wellington council
Digital advertising industry body IAB New Zealand has established a Wellington council to bring togethers senior leaders across the capital.
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Movings & Shakings
Claire Joy joins YS as associate creative director
Independent agency YoungShand has appointed Claire Joy as associate creative director, effective immediately.
Movings & Shakings
Jessica Allison joins Special PR
Special PR is welcoming industry leader Jessica Allison to the team as general manager of its Auckland office.
Partner articles
Keeping digital advertising simple: A look behind the scenes at Scroll Media
StopPress sat down with Scroll Media’s Jane Ormsby for a look behind the scenes of the company and what’s trending in digital advertising.
News
NZME signs exclusive partnership with Chasing The Fox
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has announced an exclusive multi-year media partnership with annual golfing event, Chasing The Fox.
News
INMA appoints Stuff leader as vice president
The International News Media Association has announced Stuff Group owner and publisher Sinead Boucher as its first vice president.
Campaigns
Thundergrid and Art of the Possible launch new campaign
Thundergrid has launched a new national campaign amid volatile fuel prices and growing global supply pressures.
Awards
Re:brand wins major international awards
Re:brand has earned global recognition at the Transform Diamond Awards for its evidence-led branding expertise.
Movings & Shakings
Crave announces new joint ECDs
Crave has appointed Veronica Copestake and Adam Barnes as executive creative directors to lead its creative output.
News
New Wellington harbour pathway expands audience for Go Media’s TrackSide
The new Wellington harbour pathway has created new audience opportunities for Go Media’s TrackSide train exterior advertising.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion bolsters design capability with senior appointments
Bastion has bolstered its design capability with a series of senior appointments, reflecting a commitment to beautiful and memorable work.
Movings & Shakings
Deep Media names Kacie Serls as head of Deep Retail
Independent Amazon Ads specialist agency Deep Media has appointed former Amazon Ads executive Kacie Serls to lead Deep Retail.
News
Speight’s marks 150 years
Speight’s New Zealand is marking its 150th anniversary, celebrating one of the country’s most enduring and recognisable beer brands.
Movings & Shakings
The Spinoff appoints Henry Oliver as Bulletin editor
Former Metro editor Henry Oliver is joining The Spinoff as the new editor of weekday morning newsletter The Bulletin.
Campaigns
Krunch and Lightingplus illuminate Kiwi homes through cinematic storytelling
Strategic growth agency Krunch has announced a new brand campaign for Lightingplus, showcasing the power of lights in the home.
News
Haines evolves brand to focus on the right people
Advertising agency HainesAttract has simplified its name back to Haines and introduced a refreshed platform.
News
TVNZ youth platform Re: News closes
Re: News, TVNZ’s news platform for rangatahi, is closing down on May 29 after nearly a decade of serving the young people of Aotearoa.
News
Aotearoa’s finest celebrated at 2026 NZ Media Awards
Aotearoa’s media industry celebrated excellence in journalism last week at a time where leaders say it is “more important than ever”.
News
Cartology expands Woolworths in-store screen network
Cartology is expanding its in-store digital media network to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
Movings & Shakings
AKQA New Zealand appoints new executive partner
AKQA New Zealand has appointed Viv Baartman as executive partner to strengthen its operational leadership in Wellington.
Campaigns
Melanie Bracewell and Petstock Foundation encourage pet adoption this May
Comedian Melanie Bracewell and the Petstock Foundation aim to inspire adoption and create a better future for pets and people across Aotearoa.
Partner articles
Optimise for cash, not clicks – Reach
Reach’s Lizette Du Preez says stop optimising for clicks and start focusing on cash. She shares tips to turn activity into real growth.
Campaigns
These Guys I Know and Graeme Dingle Foundation ask Kiwis to “move mountains” for youth
These Guys I Know has partnered with the Graeme Dingle Foundation to create a new campaign, ‘Move mountains for youth’.
News
Why video measurement should reflect how people actually watch – Q+A with Murray Love
Household viewing habits have changed considerably but reporting metrics are still stuck in the past says media expert Murray Love.
News
New app Lume puts albums at the heart of music
New app Lume is aiming to put the album at the heart of music, instead of focusing on songs, playlists and subscriptions.
News
NZ radio and audio audience growth driven by younger listeners
The NZ Commercial Radio Industry has released the first GfK Commercial Radio Survey of 2026, showing strong audience growth.
News
Vistar Media research: Impact of 3D motion in DOOH campaigns
Vistar Media, in partnership with Omnicom Media and JCDecaux, has published a new research ‘Science in motion’.
Campaigns
Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo
New Zealand healthy snacking company Rockit has announced a new brand ambassador partnership with Chinese celebrity Wang Yibo.
News
VMO signs contract with New Zealand Retail Property Group
VMO is expanding its retail network after signing an exclusive contract with New Zealand Retail Property Group.
Campaigns
Meadow Fresh and McCann NZ launch new campaign for Kaló
Meadow Fresh and McCann New Zealand are launching the latest chapter of the ‘Craving real?’ platform for Kaló Authentic Greek Yoghurt.