AUCKLAND, Today: Pead is marking a key leadership move, promoting Jack Spence to Account Director as the agency continues to grow its consumer, corporate and digital practice.
Scapegrace strikes gold at World Whiskies Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Scapegrace Distilling Co. is adding another international trophy to the cabinet, with Anthem Singl
Payper puts the human back in AI PR
AUCKLAND Today: Payper has launched an AI press release builder designed specifically for New Zealand media, aiming to produce releases that actually land with local journalists rather than generic, one-size-fits-all copy.
Springboards puts AI’s creative risks on show
AUCKLAND,Today: Springboards has dropped a new AI-led experiment that puts big generative models under the microscope, showing how fast they can churn out polished ads, and how quickly they slide into unsafe or overly familiar territory.
Speed Demons takes aim at the pressure behind speeding
AUCKLAND, Today: Young drivers are being challenged to confront the social pressure behind speeding in a new NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi campaign, Speed Demons, created by McCann NZ, formerly FCB Aotearoa.
The Goat Farm boards Air Chathams
AUCKLAND, Today: Air Chathams has tapped independent agency The Goat Farm to take on its brand, marking a new chapter for New Zealand’s largest independently-owned airline.
Big brands set bold briefs for Young Ones 2026
AUCKLAND, Today: AI is everywhere now, including the classroom, but students and teachers are still finding their footing. Google wants Young Ones entrants to explore how Gemini’s multimodal models can move learning beyond tools and into something genuinely transformative.
HYPER acquires The Generalist Promo to expand activation offering
AUCKLAND, Today: HYPER has made its first strategic acquisition since becoming independent in 2024, snapping up experiential and field marketing business The Generalist Promo.
Sky locks in exclusive Paramount deal for premium US drama (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky and Paramount Global Content Distribution have locked in an exclusive partnership, bringing a strong mix of US premium drama, procedurals, kids and comedy to Sky and NEON audiences across New Zealand.
WPP reshapes production for the AI era
AUCKLAND, Today: WPP has launched WPP Production, uniting Hogarth with production teams across the network to create a single global platform focused on scale, craft, innovation and growth in the AI era.
