Awards
Finalists announced for the 52nd PRINZ Awards
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand has announced the 55 finalists for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards.
Movings & Shakings
The Sweetshop signs Australian director Edward Housden
Acclaimed Australian director Edward Housden has joined The Sweetshop’s roster in Australia and New Zealand.
Media
The Spinoff’s Now You Know secures fund for season two
The Spinoff’s Now You Know has been funded for a second season by NZ On Air after amassing 14 million views since its July 2025 launch.
News
OneRoof partners with Tenancy to help simplify rental market processes
NZME’s real estate platform OneRoof has partnered with property management technology company Tenancy to simplify rental processes.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff appoints new head of marketing
Stuff Group has appointed current Tourism Fiji’s chief marketing officer Srishti Narayan to the new role of head of marketing.
Media
Dark Doris earns global recognition as Prime Minister lands two Emmy nominations
Dark Doris is celebrating a major international milestone after Prime Minister was nominated for two Emmy Awards.
Accounts
Supercars appoints Popsta Media as digital media sales agency
Supercars has appointed Popsta Media as its exclusive digital media sales agency across Australia and New Zealand.
Campaigns
OMD, TBWA, 2degrees and Seen turn Auckland blue with new OOH campaign
OMD, TBWA/NZ, 2degrees and media-tech company Seen have joined forces to launch ‘Turning blue’.
Campaigns
One NZ and McCann launch third instalment of ‘Finding Jade’ story
One New Zealand has released the latest chapter of the ‘Finding Jade’ tale via McCann New Zealand and director Steve Ayson.
News
#OnSocial26 announces new speakers and a ticket giveaway
The New Zealand Marketing Association has announced two additional international speakers and a ticket giveaway for #OnSocial 2026.
Media
The Spinoff joins IMANZ as dedicated media partner
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand is welcoming independent media outlet The Spinoff on board as a dedicated media partner.
News
Conversion Marketing secures 2026 Google Premier Partner status
Conversion Marketing has secured 2026 Google Premier Partner status, signalling its excellence in the evolving Google Partners programme.
Movings & Shakings
Omnicom Oceania appoints two senior leaders
Omnicom Oceania has appointed two senior leaders, Kim Hamilton and Paige Prettyman, to its executive leadership team.
Movings & Shakings
Palladium Insight signals APAC growth with two senior appointments
Palladium Insights has appointed two senior leaders as it accelerates growth across APAC and expands its footprint to Australia.
Media
Short film offers glimpse into future of filmmaking
A new short film from Film Construction and Media Design School is offering a glimpse into what the next generation of filmmaking looks like.
News
RNZ supports future journalists with five scholarships
RNZ has announced the five recipients of its Centenary Scholarships, which support future journalists in honing their craft.
Campaigns
Lach & Friends and Rodney Wayne launch ‘Your way to shine’
New Zealand hair salon brand Rodney Wayne and brand agency Lach & Friends have launched a new campaign ‘Your way to shine’.
Campaigns
2degrees and TBWA\NZ’s wearable tech helps Kiwis stop the scroll
2degrees, in partnership with TBWA\NZ, has launched Ring Ring, a campaign designed to help Kiwis stop scrolling and start calling.
Movings & Shakings
Comms Council names new media committee chair
The Comms Council has named Emily Scovell, chief strategy officer for WPP Media, as the new chair of the Comms Council Media Committee.
Campaigns
Kirin Hyoketsu crashes the party with PHD Aotearoa
Kirin Hyoketsu NZ and PHD Aotearoa have launched Hyoketsu City Sessions, a series of city-wide activations ahead of key music festivals.
Campaigns
FreshChoice and dentsu turn City2Surf into a virtual shopping spree
FreshChoice and Dentsu Creative have created ‘Add to cart’ for the annual City2Surf, turning the fun run into a virtual shopping spree.
Campaigns
Griffin’s captures a day in the life of New Zealand
Griffin’s new campaign offers an unfiltered portrait of the country, created in partnership with Motion Sickness, The Tuesday Club and PHD.
Accounts
Thompson Spencer named social agency of record for Griffin’s
Creative and media agency Thompson Spencer has been appointed social agency of record for Kiwi biscuit brand Griffin’s.
Campaigns
Billy launches an eye-catching campaign via Daylight
Billy, a power price-comparison tool, has unveiled its new brand platform and launch campaign in partnership with Daylight.
Campaigns
Lightforce Solar launches new TVC to declare “The future is obvious”
Lightforce Solar has launched a new TVC designed to reposition solar energy as a mainstream, obvious choice for Kiwi households.
Movings & Shakings
Advertising photographer Sacha Stejko joins Loupe
Auckland-based artist management and production company Loupe Agency has signed advertising photographer Sacha Stejko to its roster.
Awards
Best Design Awards 2026 open for entry
The entries for the Best Design Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa’s design and creative craft, are now open.
Movings & Shakings
Curious Nation appoints two to fuel trans-Tasman growth
Brand activation agency Curious Nation has appointed two new hires across its New Zealand and Australian operations.
International
Around the World: The great KitKat heist
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, the great KitKat heist – or was it just a marketing stunt?
News
NZ Marketing Association reveals #OnSocial26 update
#OnSocial26, hosted by the New Zealand Marketing Association, has announced new international speakers, two workshops and a special reveal.