AUCKLAND, Today: Scroll Media has hired former Amazon Twitch executive Costa Panagos to enhance their gaming division. Panagos, with extensive experience from Twitch and News Corp, brings valuable media agency connections to Scroll.
Spinoff springs forward with Liv Sisson as new commercial editor
AUCKLAND, Today: Exciting news from The Spinoff! They’ve just welcomed Liv Sisson as their new commercial editor. Liv is not just a media savvy pro, she’s also a forager and fungi expert whose book, Fungi of Aotearoa, is turning heads and might just win an Ockham NZ Book Award.
IKEA taps Mindshare for its upcoming New Zealand debut
AUCKLAND, Today: IKEA is all set to enter New Zealand and has chosen GroupM’s Mindshare as its media partner for the launch. They’re tasked with helping set up the first IKEA store in Sylvia Park and launching the online store by late 2025.
FEDERATION names Dan Bye Chief Strategy Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: FEDERATION just announced some exciting shifts: Dan Bye is the new Chief Strategy Officer, joining freshly promoted MD Olly Walker-Boden and the new Chief Creative Officer, Brad Collett.
University of Canterbury partners with Wallace and Gromit creators
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) has signed a multi-year agreement with the training arm of Academy Award® winning Aardman Animations.
Home Sweet Home: Contact Energy’s green vision for Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Contact Energy and their creative buddies at Special are back at it with another gem for their It’s good to be home campaign. This time, they’re showcasing all the cool stuff they’re doing to make New Zealand an even better place to live.
Stuff and WBD partner to redefine 6PM news
AUCKLAND, Today: Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Stuff Group are kicking off a groundbreaking partnership, set to transform how they harness data and digital prowess.
Mediahub hires Linda Fagerlund as CSO ANZ post-restructure
Michelle joins Pure SEO as new admin assistant
AUCKLAND, Today: Pure SEO is excited to welcome Michelle Freshwater as an Administrative Assistant on the Business Admin & Operations team.
Campari unveils new bottle design at Auckland event
AUCKLAND, Today: Campari, the famed Italian aperitif, has unveiled its first new bottle design in over a decade, inspired by its origins in Milan.