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TVNZ delivers cross-platform live event for Ready Gamer Mum
PHD Aotearoa, Spark, South Pacific Pictures and TVNZ delivered a live cross-platform event around Kiwi gaming show Ready Gamer Mum.
Media
PHD Aotearoa and The Fold explore the next chapter of creator marketing
The Spinoff’s The Fold podcast has released its latest episode in collaboration with PHD Aotearoa on June 9.
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PHD Aotearoa’s Amanda Palenski recognised on Campaign 50 over Fifty list
PHD Aotearoa’s Amanda Palenski has been named on Campaign’s 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, recognising her outstanding leadership.
Movings & Shakings
PHD NZ appoints Sam Sherson as chief technology officer
PHD NZ has appointed Sam Sherson as chief technology officer to lead the agency’s data, analytics and technology capabilities.
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
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.
Campaigns
Billboard becomes live broadcast hub for Manu World Champs
At this year’s Manu World Champs, Genesis Energy partnered with PHD and Go Media to turn a digital billboard into a live broadcast hub.
Campaigns
Pak’nWrap your Christmas gifts with Pak’nSave and FCB Aotearoa
Pak’nSave is tackling one of the biggest financial stressors of the festive season – gift-giving – with its latest campaign via FCB Aotearoa.
Campaigns
Festive triptych billboard brings “Season’s Greetings” to life for New World
New World Pt. Chevalier unveils a festive triptych billboard created in just four days, showcasing a playful “Season’s Greetings” twist.
Media
PHD Aotearoa and The Spinoff release media industry podcast series
PHD Aotearoa and The Spinoff have launched a new podcast series that shares industry insights with clients and experts.
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Who took home the gongs at the 2025 IAB Awards?
Digital advertisers descended on Shed 10 on November 20 for the annual IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards.
Campaigns
Pak’nSave celebrates two years of dynamic price campaign success
Pak’nSave and Vistar Media are celebrating the two-year anniversary of their award-winning Top 50 Price Check campaign.
Campaigns
Pead, PHD, The Kindness Collective help bring Christmas magic to thousands of Kiwi families
Pead, PHD and The Kindness Collective are helping to bring Christmas magic to thousands of families across Aotearoa.
Campaigns
Steinlager’s city takeover at the Auckland Marathon
Steinlager’s Auckland Marathon campaign turned the city into a canvas, spreading their message of motivation to every runner and spectator.
Campaigns
QMS NZ, Spark and PHD Aotearoa turn Auckland purple
QMS NZ/MediaWorks, Spark and PHD Aotearoa have joined forces to launch a citywide out of home campaign across Auckland.
Campaigns
PHD helps Kindness Collective deliver the biggest The PJ Project yet to keep kids warm
PHD and many media owners have helped Kindness Collective deliver the PJ Project to keep 28,173 children in need warm this winter.
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Commerce Commission gives go ahead for OMG and IPG merger
The Commerce Commission of New Zealand has granted clearance for Omnicom Group to acquire Interpublic Group.
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PAK’nSAVE and TVNZ create media-first for 40th birthday
PAK’nSAVE, TVNZ, PHD and FCB have revealed a new digital advertising format for PAK’nSAVE’s 40-year anniversary.
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PHD Aotearoa helps to promote Kindness Collective’s PJ Project
PHD Aotearoa is helping Kindness Collective promote its annual PJ Project, which aims to provide warm pyjamas to children in need.
Movings & Shakings
PHD Aotearoa’s new senior leadership team appointments
Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Creative Integration Lead Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effectively immediately.
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ANZ Bank appoints Tellus to improve agency collaboration
ANZ Bank New Zealand has appointed digital platform Tellus to enhance its agency relationships with TBWA\, PHD, and Track+Tribal.
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Nikki Grafton named as OMG New Zealand’s first ever CEO
Omnicom Media Group has named Nikki Grafton as its CEO for New Zealand, a move the international organisation says reflects the importance of Aotearoa as a growth market.
Campaigns
Fly me to the game with KFC and the Super Rugby
Hold onto your drumsticks because this Super Rugby season, KFC is taking fan loyalty to new heights – introducing Zing Air.
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Winners announced from the IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards
Last night at Auckland’s Shed 10, the IAB New Zealand 2024 Digital Advertising Awards celebrated the best work and most outstanding practitioners in the digital advertising industry.
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Good Viking, Pead and PHD help Kindness Collective spread joy this Christmas
The Christmas Joy Store has been running for four years, giving the gift of kindness and the dignity of choice to families in need.
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PHD takes the win as Adland swings for good at UnLtd: Open
The UnLtd: Open golf tournament, kindly sponsored by oOh!media, saw over 60 people swing and putt for good at the beautiful Akarana Golf Club.
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Beacons success for PHD shows it has “the recipe right”
It was an unexpected but special moment when PHD was named Media Agency of the Year at this year’s beacons awards, says CEO Nikki Grafton.
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Beacon awards 2024: A much-needed celebration of the Kiwi media and advertising industry
In what has so far been a turbulent year for the Kiwi media industry, a shining light came last night in the form of the 2024 beacon awards.
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PHD and FCB’s quick turnaround for Pak’nSave
When the team at PHD spotted a vacant yellow wall in Auckland’s Karangahape Road, they knew exactly who to call. After a quick chat to their…