AUCKLAND, Today: The Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA) has announced a major partnership with the Independent Media Agencies of New Zealand (IMANZ).

AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group is trialling Democracy AI to improve reporting on council minutes and government reports. This AI tool helps journalists scan and report on local decision-making documents, offering communities clearer insights into local governance.

AUCKLAND, Today: If you’ve worked in the New Zealand ad industry over the last 25 years, you’ve likely met Sarah Hodgetts or Hodgey, as she’s lovingly referred to.

AUCKLAND, Today: Karangahape Road indie ad agency The Goat Farm just promoted SBS Wealth’s KiwiSaver offering with a fun campaign targeting Auckland commuters.

HAWKE’S BAY, Today: FizzyPop, a digital marketing agency in Hawke’s Bay, is excited to renew its partnership with the Napier Art Deco Trust for the 2024 Winter Art Deco Festival. This festival is the biggest winter event in Hawke’s Bay, boosting tourism during the colder months.

AUCKLAND, Today: Mango created the ultimate running training experience for New Balance and local fitness group FAT, showing that anyone can run with the right prep.

AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness welcomes Melina Fiolitakis as Creative Director and Matt Campher as Account Director. These hires highlight the agency’s commitment to attract top talent and expand its client base for continued growth.

AUCKLAND, Today: Jack Link’s has embraced the irreverent by partnering with pro snowboarder Zephyr Lovelock for the Official Meat Tour. This content-driven campaign has Zephyr rewarding friends and randoms with Jack’s Link’s snacks for daring feats in the mountains, terrain parks, and resorts worldwide.

AUCKLAND, Today: At the 2024 Pride In Print Awards gala, MCC Auckland’s flexographic printer Levi Lindsey was named BJ Ball Papers Print Apprentice of the Year.