AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effective immediately. She will lead operations, driving multi-channel strategies to create transformative experiences for clients.
Specsavers’ latest ad is a real eye-opener (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Specsavers is putting a new spin on its classic sight gag, this time highlighting a ‘media buyer’ who had a Should’ve gone to Specsavers moment when booking an awkwardly placed billboard.
Doohly partners with OOHMAA to drive growth in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Friday: Doohly, a leading digital signage CMS provider, has joined the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA). The move highlights its dedication to supporting New Zealand’s out-of-home industry.
Truesdell Brothers join Reel Factory, blending AI with filmmaking magic
AUCKLAND, Today: Reel Factory is pumped to welcome the Truesdell Brothers to its director roster. Hailing from New York, Tim and Will Truesdell blend traditional and digital filmmaking with cutting-edge AI.
Win a double pass to SPIT
AUCKLAND, Today: Exciting news—SPIT hits cinemas on March 6, starring David Wenham (Lord of the Rings, Lion, 300, Top of the Lake, Paper Planes, Australia, Moulin Rouge, Elvis).
WPP invests in Stability AI to drive the future of media and entertainment
AUCKLAND, Today: WPP has announced a new partnership and investment in Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion. The collaboration will strengthen WPP’s AI-driven content solutions across entertainment, streaming, interactive experiences, and immersive storytelling.
Big Barrel signs on as Hawks’ naming rights sponsor
AUCKLAND, Today: The Hawke’s Bay Hawks are thrilled to welcome Big Barrel as their official Naming Rights Partner, marking the beginning of an exciting new era as the Big Barrel Hawks for the 2025 Sal’s NBL season.
Stuff Group dominates with NZ’s biggest audience with the latest Nielsen figures
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group remains the country’s largest digital and print media player, reaching 3.4 million Kiwis each month1.
Nielsen reveals latest Q4 print media insights
AUCKLAND, Today: Nielsen has released its Q2 topline data, offering a fresh look at how magazines and newspapers are performing in the traditional media landscape.
NZ’s biggest social media event just got even bigger
AUCKLAND, Today: NZCreatorCon, Australasia’s biggest creator event, is teaming up with #OnSocial25, a brand-new conference from the NZ Marketing Association, to bring New Zealand its largest-ever Festival of Social Media!
