Movings & Shakings
First Table welcomes global startup executive as CEO
Kiwi restaurant booking platform First Table has appointed global startup executive Alex Cappy as chief executive officer.
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Shout Media joins IMANZ as a partner
The Independent Media Agencies New Zealand is delighted to welcome Shout Media as a new partner in the IMANZ whānau.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion boosts media offering with new senior hire
Bastion has appointed Joanna Barnes as executive media director to strengthen its growing media offering and capability.
Awards
Entries open for the 25th annual Effie Awards Aotearoa
Entries are now open for the 2026 Effie Awards Aotearoa, as the programme marks 25 years of recognising marketing effectiveness.
Campaigns
Bastion reveals new brand platform for KFC NZ
Bastion Aotearoa has launched a new brand platform for KFC New Zealand built on the idea that craving always wins when it comes to KFC.
News
ASA calls for feedback on draft Advertising Standards Code
The Advertising Standards Authority has launched public consultation on the Advertising Standards Code Review.
News
NZ founders launch Manifest for the AI era
Manifest, a Kiwi-founded, AI-powered operational intelligence platform for agencies, announced its launch on April 29.
News
Comms agency Great Scott wins international award
Christchurch-based strategic communications agency Great Scott has been recognised with a Gold Quill for its Huihui Mai campaign.
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Digital marketing fills the B2B funnel but events can be your best closing tool
Craig Muller, founder of Uno Loco, shares tips on hosting events and insights into global B2B event spending trends.
Media
HBO Max to launch in Aotearoa
Warner Bros Discovery’s direct-to-consumer streaming service HBO Max will officially launch in Aotearoa on June 16.
News
MediaWorks reveals strong FY25 performance
MediaWorks has reported a strong return to profitability and continued growth in its FY25 full-year results.
Campaigns
Mas and Yarn dispel award doubts in new campaign
Mas has launched a new campaign to celebrate yet another Consumer People’s Choice award for House, Contents and Car Insurance.
Campaigns
Spark and Bastion launch new SME platform
Spark and Bastion Aotearoa have developed a new SME-focused brand platform built on the insight that it takes a team to run a small business.
News
Live events are GenZ’s new third space – Live Nation study
While Gen Z might be selective with where they direct their attention, being part of cultural moments, like concerts, stood out as a key priority for them.
News
Insight Creative celebrates ’50 years forward’
Insight Creative turns 50 in 2026 and is celebrating throughout the year with past and present staff and clients through ’50 years forward’.
News
IMANZ supports members with new partnership programme
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand has launched a new partnership programme to support its member agencies and media partners.
Campaigns
Barfoot & Thompson gives prime jersey real estate to Blues fans
To mark 30 years backing the Blues, Barfoot & Thompson has replaced its own branding on the Blues jersey with the names of loyal supporters.
Campaigns
One NZ changes name to Twos NZ this Conservation Week
One New Zealand has changed its name to Twos NZ this Conservation Week, run by the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Movings & Shakings
Together expands Auckland planning team with four senior hires
Independent media agency Together is expanding its Auckland planning team with the appointment of four senior hires.
Opinion
The shift toward outcome-based measurement in out of home
Out of home advertising is entering a new phase where demonstrating real world impact is just as important as capturing attention.
Media
Anzac Day on Whakaata Māori and Māori+
This Anzac Day, Whakaata Māori is inviting Aotearoa to take pause, remember and honour our servicemen and women and their whānau.
Movings & Shakings
Two new team members for The Spinoff
The Spinoff is welcoming two new staff to its commercial team: Catherine McGregor as commercial editor and Ishal Eshna as campaign specialist.
Movings & Shakings
New global marketing and comms lead at Shuttlerock
Creative technology agency Shuttlerock has appointed Sian Church to lead global marketing and communications.
Media
TVNZ and BNZ partner up on new morning business show
TVNZ and BNZ have announced a new naming-rights partnership for new weekday morning programme, BNZ Business Breakfast.
Awards
IHAC Awards 2026 winners announced
The In-House Agency Council has unveiled the winners of the 2026 IHAC Awards at a virtual ceremony on April 20.
News
Dentsu media nominated nine times at Festival of Media Global Awards
Dentsu media has been shortlisted nine times at the Festival of Media Global Awards, recognising standout work across Aotearoa and Australia.
News
AGM publications to shut up shop in Aotearoa
AGM’s publishing operations, including Architecture NZ magazine, will be closing on May 31 as announced by its owner Hubexo.
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Comms Council announces Media Spotlight line-up for 2026
The Commercial Communications Council’s Media Spotlight is back for 2026. The event, sponsored by MediaWorks, is taking place on May 27.
Movings & Shakings
WPP Media New Zealand announces new head of data and technology
WPP Media New Zealand has appointed Sarah Kenny into the newly created role of head of data and technology.
Media
NZ Herald podcast unearths untold World War II stories ahead of ANZAC Day
The NZ Herald is launching a four-part narrative podcast series to uncover untold World War II stories ahead of ANZAC Day.