AUCKLAND, Today: Two new hires are bolstering Anthem’s comms muscle, with senior specialist Conor Roberts and rising talent Alicia Lemmer joining the integrated agency as it expands leadership strength and consultancy depth.
Arrivals & Departures: OMD taps Blair Alexander as CEO
AUCKLAND, Today: OMD is bringing in Blair Alexander as New Zealand CEO from 2 March, stepping in to steer operations and shape future-ready capabilities for the agency’s next growth phase. He reports to Nikki Grafton.
TikTok wins over two million New Zealanders
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwis are showing up on TikTok in huge numbers, joining over a billion global users who connect, share passions, and get inspired. Nearly two million locals and 60,000 businesses now use it to spark creativity and grow.
Bendon spotlights every side of women
AUCKLAND, Today: Bendon is back with a fresh take on its Bra Better platform, teaming up with indie agency YS to launch No Woman Is One Woman, a campaign celebrating women as layered, evolving and never one-dimensional.
Publicis Groupe launches Le Truc in ANZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Publicis Groupe ANZ is rolling out Le Truc, a new creative collective built for ambitious, multidisciplinary projects that stretch beyond traditional agency structures and work alongside its agencies across the region.
Westpac rewards real fans at Laneway
AUCKLAND, Today: Laneway Festival 2026 fans had more than music to chase, with Westpac NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ launching Laneway Loot, an immersive campaign built to reward die-hard fans who know every lyric, queue early and live for live shows.
Multiplied expands to Sydney with new partner
AUCKLAND, Today: Multiplied is heading offshore for the first time, setting up shop in Sydney and bringing in seasoned agency leader Alex Edwards as partner to run the new operation.
VMO snaps up Dress Smart media rights nationwide
AUCKLAND, Today: Retail media player VMO just secured exclusive media rights across Dress Smart centres nationwide, expanding its fast-growing network and locking in two of New Zealand’s best-known outlet shopping destinations.
VML appoints new leaders to guide Wellington’s next chapter
WELLINGTON, Today: VML’s Wellington office has refreshed its leadership team, bringing in Daine Kingma as Managing Partner, Jemma Titheridge as Head of Strategy, and promoting Kate Thomson to Head of Media.
Global fintech Airwallex joins forces with Super Rugby’s Blues
AUCKLAND, Today: Airwallex has inked a multi-year deal with Super Rugby’s Blues, linking two performance-driven teams focused on innovation, precision and excellence.
