AUCKLAND, Today: A 26-strong judging panel has been locked in for the IHAC Awards 2026, with senior marketing, creative, media and platform leaders set to judge the best in-house and hybrid work across Australia and New Zealand.IHAC-0126
Arrivals & Departures: Saatchi & Saatchi NZ backs Annabel Rees for senior client role
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand has promoted Annabel Rees to General Manager – Clients, recognising her leadership, standout client partnerships and the role she’s played in driving growth and creative momentum across the agency.
Pead promotes Jack Spence to Account Director
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 Single Malt Whisky taking Gold at the World Whiskies Awards 2026.
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.
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.
