AUCKLAND, Today: Duncan Coull has been re-elected and Richard Luxton elected as Directors for the North Ward on the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Board. Richard replaces Sarah von Dadelszen, who stepped down after more than a decade.
Thompson Spencer shortlisted at IAB Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Thompson Spencer has been shortlisted for two IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards 2025 categories: Creative Agency of the Year and Best Use of Social.
Dame Lisa Carrington teams up with P&G as brand ambassador
AUCKLAND, Today: P&G Australia New Zealand has teamed up with Olympic champion Dame Lisa Carrington, who will represent the company’s diverse brand portfolio as ambassador.
Arrivals & Departures: We Ordered Creative Trouble. We Got Three
AUCKLAND, Today: Uprooting from London and Melbourne to join Colenso is no small move, and we’re excited to welcome Sienna, Riana, and Zoe to both the agency and Aotearoa.
Pitchblack named #2 Independent Agency at 2025 APAC Effies
AUCKLAND, Today: Pitchblack has taken out the title of #2 Independent Agency of the Year at the 2025 APAC Effies, proving the indie shop can compete with the biggest networks in the region.
New ADMA and NZMA partnership sets shared standard for marketing capability
AUCKLAND, Today: The Association for Data-Driven Marketing & Advertising (ADMA) and the New Zealand Marketing Association (NZMA) have struck a landmark deal to boost marketing capability across Australasia through a future-focused collaboration.
Finalists revealed for 2025 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: A record haul of entries has poured into the 2025 IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards, underscoring digital’s central role in business and marketing across Aotearoa.
Payper helps NZ brands get discovered by AI assistants
AUCKLAND, Today: Payper, the Kiwi PR agency built on a results-driven model, has unveiled Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) — a service designed to help brands appear first when AI tools dish out recommendations.
Arrivals & Departures: Snapchat appoints Clare Rudduck to strengthen agency ties
AUCKLAND, Today: Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, has appointed Clare Rudduck as Head of Agency ANZ, boosting Snap’s agency partnerships across Australia and New Zealand. She’ll report directly to Ryan Ferguson, Managing Director of Snapchat ANZ.
The Elephant takes on New Zealand’s hardest conversations
AUCKLAND, Today: A fresh video series is about to hit the Herald, fronted by Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell. The pair aren’t shying away from uncomfortable topics Kiwis often avoid.
