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.
Arrivals & Departures: Imogen Duff steps into leadership role at Rise & Shine PR
AUCKLAND, Today: Rise & Shine PR has welcomed a major new addition, appointing Imogen Duff as Senior Group Account Director to help drive the agency’s next phase of growth.
NZ Rugby and Movember take a stand on silence
AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand Rugby and Movember are pushing fans to speak up, not stay silent, in a powerful campaign tackling mental health and breaking down the stigma around getting help.
OMG, Publicis and PHD lead new business results
AUCKLAND, Today: OMG topped the charts in the H1 2025 New Business Barometer, pulling in $4.6M thanks to Kimberly-Clark ($1.4M) and the NZ Government ($2.4M).
Outdoor gets a taste of colour (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: McDonald’s and OMD have brought Coca-Cola®’s colour-changing cups to life in the real world with a bold Feast Mode outdoor campaign. The activation covers 110 panels across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, including lenticular bus panels and underpass takeovers.
Gold, Silver, Bronze awards debut in TDC72
NEW YORK, Today: For the first time in its 80-year history, the Type Directors Club will present physical Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, beginning with the TDC72 competition.
Prime Minister documentary smashes NZ box office
AUCKLAND, Today: PRIME MINISTER has smashed records, pulling in $417,000 in its first week at the box office. Cinemas report sensational responses, with some audiences even breaking into spontaneous applause after screenings.