SYDNEY, Today: Ogilvy has named Kirsty Muddle as its new CEO for Ogilvy Network ANZ, leading operations across Australia and New Zealand. She’ll oversee advertising, PR, social, customer engagement, consulting, and health.
NZME swings big in Canterbury
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has teamed up exclusively with Canterbury Cricket to promote the Canterbury Kings and Canterbury Magicians during the Super Smash series at Hagley Oval this January.
MintHC brings Banksy to life
AUCKLAND, Today: MintHC has been appointed by Te Pae Christchurch to lead the campaign for The Art of Banksy — the world’s biggest collection of Banksy works, arriving in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 17 December 2025 to 27 January 2026.
JOLT powers up Ponsonby Road
AUCKLAND, Today: JOLT New Zealand, the country’s only digital out-of-home and EV charging network, has opened a flagship site in Ponsonby—one of Auckland’s most high-profile retail and lifestyle hotspots.
Arrivals & Departures: New senior talent joins D3’s data-driven journey
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent media agency D3 is growing its leadership team, adding three senior hires, Torsten Stolt as Head of Data & Technology, Alex Duval as Head of SEO & Experience, and Courtney Barnett as Client Partner.
Carl’s Jr. just dropped the mic
AUCKLAND, Today: Carl’s Jr. is cranking things up in New Zealand with its new platform, “We don’t do Subtle,” and has appointed TBWA\NZ as its creative agency to lead this bold new chapter.
Thompson Spencer named finalist at B&T Awards
Thompson Spencer has been shortlisted for Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year at the 2025 B&T Awards, the biggest recognition for advertising, marketing, media, and PR across Australia and New Zealand.
HYROX and PUMA hit their stride
AUCKLAND, Today: HYROX, the global fitness phenomenon that fuses running and functional training, is taking the world by storm, and PUMA has been right there from the start.
Bayleys channels Kiwi energy in bold new campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: What’s the secret to real estate success — tenacity, charm, or the gift of the gab? For Bayleys, it’s energy. The same energy that’s driven the business since its beginnings in the Bayley family basement back in 1974.
Whittaker’s sweetens the deal
AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s is giving chocolate lovers even more to smile about with its new Chocolate Pods Collection, featuring three indulgent new flavours alongside the beloved original Hazelnut Gianduja.
