AUCKLAND, Today: In a time of uncertainty, honesty and authenticity are what people want most from brands, according to TRA’s latest Mood of the Nation report.
Arrivals & Departures: Bastion’s next chapter begins with Madeleine Leonard
AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has named Madeleine Leonard as Marketing Manager, reporting to Bastion ANZ CEO Cheuk Chiang.
Emotional storytelling takes Kiwi campaigns global
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group is in the running for four global gongs at the Native Advertising Awards in London, lining up alongside heavyweights like the New York Times and Forbes.
Marketing crime of the year
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Agency MoMac has rolled out a billboard that’s got everyone doing double takes. The headline? “Man Sues Marketing Agency for Making Him Millions.” Totally fake. Totally brilliant.
GMC goes big with Made for More

AUCKLAND, Today: GMSV has kicked off its new Made for More campaign, marking the official launch of the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali in Australia and New Zealand.
Scapegrace drops award-winning duo
AUCKLAND, Today: Whisky lovers, get ready to raise your glasses—Scapegrace Distilling is officially dropping its award-winning core whisky range in Aotearoa this World Whisky Day, May 17.
Ingham’s serves up the Fixx

AUCKLAND, Today: True has teamed up with Ingham’s for the very first time—and they’ve already cooked up something crunchy, clever, and totally parent-approved.
The Waiting Room opens for Make-A-Wish
AUCKLAND, Today: Make-A-Wish Aotearoa has kicked off its annual fundraising campaign, aiming to turn dreams into reality for critically ill Kiwi kids across the country.
AA highlights the perks you didn’t know you had

AUCKLAND, Today: The AA has kicked off a new campaign and TVC—the first in over 10 years—highlighting just how much value is packed into an AA Membership.
Arrivals & Departures: YoungShand names Todd Wright digital lead
AUCKLAND, Today: YoungShand has welcomed Todd Wright as its new Head of Digital Production, bringing big talent to lead the agency’s expanding digital crew.