Year in Review 2024
Bleisure trips and a big year ahead: Tim Alpe’s year in review
Managing Director of LyLo, Tim Alpe shares his thoughts on 2024, including the major hospitality trends, his biggest challenges and what kept him motivated.
Year in Review 2024
Creating more with less: Amy Frengley’s year in review
Thinkerbell Aotearoa’s Chief Thinker and Co-Founder, Amy Frengely shares her favourite moments of 2024 and why she can’t live without the office dartboard.
News
MediaWorks announces agreement with AdsWizz
MediaWorks has entered into an agreement with AdsWizz to become its third-party sales representative for advertising on the SiriusXM Podcast Network in NZ.
News
Phantom Billstickers turns streets into open art gallery
Phantom Billstickers is lighting up the streets once again, partnering with Wairau Māori Art Gallery to showcase the art of two renowned Māori artists.
News
TVNZ announces 2025 line-up
From drama to comedy, documentaries to entertainment and sport, TVNZ has revealed its line-up of local and international content set to air in 2025.
Year in Review 2024
A tough but energetic year: Sherelle Schmulian looks back on 2024
Marketing Manager at Rydges, Sherelle Schmulian says content that was authentic, less curated and resonated with the audience was crucial in 2024.
News
TradeMe launches Only Fans hub to keep Kiwis satisfied this summer
With summer in full swing and fan shortages of previous years top of mind, TradeMe has launched its latest campaign a special hub – Only Fans.
Awards
Kantar Ad Impact Award’s 2024 Supreme Winner revealed
2024 seems to have been the year of local heroes, with nine of the Kantar Ad Impact Award monthly winners coming from home-grown brands.
News
Between Two Beers signs global partnership with Acast
Independent podcast company Acast has signed a new global partnership with New Zealand’s popular longform interview podcast, Between Two Beers.
Year in Review 2024
‘Survive to 25’: Quentin Weber looks back on 2024
Founder of Unbound, Quentin Weber talks through why he loves digital marketing, how the industry motivates him and why his biggest inspiration is his team.
Movings & Shakings
Droga5 appoints Rosie Grayson as GM
Droga5 Aotearoa, part of Accenture Song, has appointed Rosie Grayson to the role of General Manager and Executive Producer New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Kiwi tech companies Putti and Applicable merge
Software company Applicable and app developers Putti have merged, in what their leaders say is a massive win for the tech industry.
News
IHAC Awards welcome two new judges; entries open to NZ
The In-House Agency Council has named two industry leaders, Gabrielle McKenzie and Stefanie DiGianvincenzo, as judges for the 2025 IHAC Awards.
News
OMO’s new campaign encourages Kiwis back to the pitch
After giving kids permission to get dirty for years, laundry detergent brand OMO is now shifting its focus to grown-ups with its latest campaign
News
NZME set to cut almost 40 jobs in new proposal
Staff at NZME have just been presented a proposal to cut almost 40 jobs from the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk and Newstalk ZB.
Year in Review 2024
Authenticity, adapting and audience: Rebecca Reid reviews 2024
Director at NSPR, Rebecca Reid shares her biggest inspirations, favourite projects and top tips from 2024, as well as the three things she’d take to a desert island.
News
NZME signs multi-year podcast partnership with BBC Studios
NZME has entered a multi-year partnership with BBC Studios to represent hundreds of hours of the British broadcasters’ premium podcasts in Aotearoa.
News
Xero evolves its brand to be more powerful and personalised
Global small business platform Xero has announced an evolution of its brand, including the tagline “Your business supercharged”.
News
Tennis Australia launches FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus
Tennis Australia has launched a 24/7 free ad-supported streaming channel on Samsung TV Plus, during the Australian Open 2025.
News
Campbell+Co celebrates its ASB Classic activations
Communications agency Campbell+Co brought summer vibes, social experiences and important health messaging to the 2025 ASB Classic with three brand activations.
News
Kellogg’s unites its subbrands in Masterbrand marketing campaign
Kellogg’s is uniting its subbrands, including Nutri-Grain, Coco Pops, and others, under a single Masterbrand marketing campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Snap Inc. welcomes Chris Lewis to the team
Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc. has appointed Chris Lewis as its first Talent Partnerships Lead for Australia and New Zealand.
Campaigns
Spark campaign aims to help businesses fight tech paralysis
Spark’s latest campaign aims to help New Zealand businesses cope with the constantly evolving technology landscape and avoid feelings of ‘tech paralysis’.
News
NZME welcomes Kiwi media personalities to radio shows
Kiwi media personalities K’Lee and Manaia Stewart have signed on as the new co-hosts on two of NZME’s radio breakfast shows.
Year in Review 2024
Pushing boundaries and creative solutions: Suraj Barnawal sums up 2024
Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at media agency Together, Suraj Barnawal shares his thoughts on the year that’s been and what’s to come for 2025.
Year in Review 2024
Creativity, growth, fun: Lia Carruthers reviews 2024
Lia Carruthers’ year was one of growth, which included being named Marketer of the Future at the 2024 YouTube NZ Marketing Awards.
News
Simon Barnett makes his return to More FM
Broadcaster Simon Barnett kicked off his Monday with a 4.30am alarm, returning to More FM’s Breakfast Club alongside co-host Lana Searle.
Year in Review 2024
‘Drive to ’25’: GroupM’s John Halpin’s year in review
GroupM New Zealand CEO John Halpin sums up 2024: the biggest challenges, the projects he is most proud of and the office items he can’t live without.
Year in Review 2024
Balancing the long and short: Katie Mills’ year in review
Chief Marketing Officer at NZME, Katie Mills looks back on 2024, sharing her favourite work memory, her inspirations and the office item she can’t live without.
Year in Review 2024
People make the difference: Rebekah Gierlinska’s review of 2024
Managing Director at Hearts & Science, Rebekah Gierlinska says her top learnings from 2024 is that with great clients, a great team and resilience everything will be okay.