AUCKLAND, Today: Twelve outstanding campaigns, out of 131 entries, have been selected as winners of the ACT Care Awards 2025, recognising advertising excellence in promoting care for people and the environment.
Thompson Spencer celebrates a Gold win at Campaign’s Agency of the Year Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Thompson Spencer has scored big in Singapore, winning Gold for Australia/New Zealand Social Media Agency of the Year and Bronze for Australia/New Zealand Influencer Marketing Agency of the Year at Campaign’s Agency of the Year Awards. The team also landed a shortlist for Independent Agency of the Year.
NZ creative sets sights on SXSW London
AUCKLAND, Today: NZ creative Nick McFarlane is eyeing SXSW London 2026 after making the public voting shortlist with his session A Primitive Guide to the Future of Civilisation in the Society Rewired track.
Motion Sickness celebrates 3 Golds and 2 Silvers with Sam Stuchbury named AU/NZ Creative Leader and Agency Head
AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness capped off a huge night in Singapore, scoring multiple wins at Campaign’s Agency of the Year awards. Sam Stuchbury grabbed two Golds, while the agency collected Gold and two Silvers across AU/NZ categories.
Arrivals & Departures: Award winning AI innovator Jake Calder joins Contagion
AUCKLAND, Today: Contagion has welcomed Jake Calder, a recognised leader in technology and digital innovation, following his recent win for best use of Generative AI at IAB New Zealand.
Leading rural broadcasters team up
AUCKLAND, TODAY: Andy Thompson and Sarah Perriam-Lampp are teaming up to launch a new era in rural media with a multimedia rural radio show set to go live in 2026.
Motion Sickness expands its team to accelerate growth across New Zealand and Australia
AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness has kept the momentum rolling after a big year that saw two Cannes Lions Grands Prix and new work with Pizza Hut, Ryman Healthcare, and Shine Lawyers, bringing in new talent across strategy, creative, and client service.
Arrivals & Departures: Anthem grows team with two new hires
AUCKLAND, Today: Anthem is growing its team with two new hires, welcoming Charis Wood as Account Director and Seren Cameron as Senior Account Executive to boost support for its expanding mix of clients.
Sky’s Sophie Moloney takes out Chief Executive of the Year at Deloitte Top 200 Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky is celebrating Sophie Moloney’s win at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards, where she was named Chief Executive of the Year last week.
Te Puna Creative Hub’s state of the art offering
AUCKLAND, Today: TV series, commercials, music videos, podcasts, business events, education programmes, rehearsals and community shows – months after opening, Te Puna Creative Hub has celebrated successful firsts across many of its core pillars.
