QUEENSTOWN, Today: After nearly 20 weeks away, the iconic horn of the TSS Earnslaw is back in Queenstown today. The historic steamship resumes sailings to Walter Peak, perfectly timed for the last days of school holidays.
Curious Nation launches activation effectiveness barometer
AUCKLAND, Today: Marketers are under growing pressure to prove returns, and now there’s a new tool to help. The first benchmarking study across Australia and New Zealand looks at how below-the-line (BTL) activations are measured, valued, and prioritised.
Westpac and Saatchi bring fright with insight
AUCKLAND, Today: Westpac NZ and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ have teamed up on Fear-Free Credit, a horror-inspired campaign showing young Kiwis that credit cards don’t need to be terrifying. Media was led by Spark Foundry NZ, with Digitas NZ handling customer experience.
Arrivals & Departures: Sweetshop welcomes cinematic humour with Beatrice Pegard
AUCKLAND, Today: The Sweetshop has added filmmaker Beatrice Pegard to its roster across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. She brings a distinctive mix of charm, cinematic flair, and sharp comedic timing to every project.
Sayso puts stories and people at the heart
AUCKLAND, Today: For nearly two decades, NSPR has been a go-to PR, communications, and talent management agency across Aotearoa and Australia. Founded by Niki Schuck, the boutique firm has quietly partnered with an impressive roster of clients.
Cheeky Toyota billboard lights up test match
AUCKLAND, Today: Nearly 47,000 fans at Saturday’s All Blacks vs Australia clash were greeted with a cheeky custom video billboard. It teased that one in four of them drove a Toyota, turning the stadium into a giant Toyota ad.
Entries now open for ORCA 2025
AUCKLAND, Today: The 2025 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCA), offer one of the most exciting and well-rewarded opportunities for New Zealand creatives.
Motion Sickness lands Shine Lawyers’ global creative and strategy account
AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness has been appointed global creative and brand partner for Shine Lawyers, adding another big win to the agency’s impressive run of growth in 2025.
Arrivals & Departures: Richard Luxton steps in as new Ballance Director
AUCKLAND, Today: Duncan Coull has been re-elected and Richard Luxton elected as Directors for the North Ward on the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Board. Richard replaces Sarah von Dadelszen, who stepped down after more than a decade.
Thompson Spencer shortlisted at IAB Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Thompson Spencer has been shortlisted for two IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards 2025 categories: Creative Agency of the Year and Best Use of Social.
