AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland’s creative scene has a new hub, with WPP shifting its flagship campus to a purpose-built space at 1 Nelson Street, bringing AKQA, VML, Designworks, Ogilvy and The Brand Agency together under one roof.
Dave Clark founder passes away
AUCKLAND, Today: The brand and digital product agency Dave Clark has shared the news that founder Dave Clark passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Arrivals & Departures: Journey appoints Dov Tombs as APAC MD
AUCKLAND, Today: Global digital transformation agency Journey has named Dov Tombs as Managing Director, APAC, following a leadership transition across the business.
Lexus serves up an interactive rally experience
AUCKLAND, Today: This year’s ASB Classic rallies aren’t just for watching. Lexus has turned the tournament’s biggest moments into something fans can actually drive, blending world-class tennis with next-generation automotive innovation.
Specsavers turns the volume up on hearing care
AUCKLAND, Today: Known for eye care, Specsavers has another strength many overlook, its expert audiology teams delivering hearing care to millions of Aussies and Kiwis every day.
KitKat shifts into Formula 1 gear
AUCKLAND, Today: Shifting up a gear, KitKat is revving into Formula 1® with a world-first launch, the KitKat F1 Chocolate Car, plus fan activations at the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix, running 6–8 March 2026.
Snack Drawer serves fresh wins across health beauty and finance
MELBOURNE, Today: The remit covers always-on social strategy, social-first creative, channel and community management, plus creator collaborations across Meta, TikTok and YouTube.
Arrivals & Departures: HYPER strengthens creative leadership with Paul Bayley
AUCKLAND, Friday: HYPER has added Paul Bayley as Creative Director, strengthening its creative leadership and boosting impact for some of New Zealand’s biggest FMCG brands and retailers.
Arrivals & Departures: YS welcomes Sophie Radford to lead integrated creative and media
AUCKLAND, Today: YS has added Sophie Radford to lead its integrated creative and media offering, following a strong year of growth. Radford joins from Spark Foundry, where she was a client partner across all aspects of agency client management.
Arrivals & Departures: Flying Fish welcomes Alva Casey into key content leadership role
AUCKLAND, Today: Flying Fish has started the year by welcoming Alva Casey into a key role, overseeing Fish&Clips, the company’s content division, and Fanclub, its stills photography roster.
