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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
Kantar New Zealand amplifies Ad Impact Awards with AI tool
For years, the industry has argued about creativity versus effectiveness as if they sit on opposite sides of the table. They don’t.
Meadow Fresh’s Fantasy Herd wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for February
Kantar says Meadow Fresh’s Fantasy Herd is a perfect case study in what modern creative effectiveness looks like.
Shit You Should Care About’s Lucy Blakiston is Go Media Young NZer of the Year
Independent media leader Lucy Blakiston has been named the Go Media Young New Zealander of the Year, announced on March 19.
Motion Sickness named Independent Agency of the Year at Spikes Asia
Motion Sickness received the Grand Prix for Good and was named Independent Agency of the Year at the 2026 Spikes Asia Awards.
YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2026 call for entries is open
It’s time to show off your best marketing achievements as the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards call for entries officially opens.
Comms Council announces finalists for 2026 Axis Awards
Comms Council CEO Simon Lendrum says the 2026 Axis Awards finalists show the breadth and depth of talent in advertising in Aotearoa.
Again, with feeling: The rise of expressive experiences
There is a shift under way in the world of experience design, and it’s not about AI, says Digitas head of content Chris Brunner.
Unmissable by morning: 25 years of media with purpose in NZ
Nick Vile, GM of oOh!media NZ, reflects on 25 years of partnerships and how smart investment can improve public spaces for communities.
The power of local: Connecting with communities through out of home
There’s one form of advertising that can’t be skipped, that’s embedded where we live and move every day: out of home and in 2025, it’s thriving.
April Fools fun
Kiwi brands embraced 2025’s trend towards playfulness with a bunch of April Fools japes. Zahra Shahtahmasebi rounds up her favourites.