AUCKLAND, Today: Kargo and Vudoo have joined forces to make scalable, shoppable ad experiences easier for brands and agencies across premium digital environments.
Special names Zoe Alden new head of business management
AUCKLAND, Today: Special has elevated Zoe Alden to Head of Business Management, acknowledging her standout leadership, business smarts, and key role in the agency’s ongoing success and growth.
Arrivals & Departures: One Plus One welcomes Liz Holt to partnership, adds Elle Grace to senior team
AUCKLAND, Today: One Plus One Communications has announced Liz Holt as a new shareholding partner, following the agency’s strongest year yet and recognising her major contribution since joining the team.
Grand Effie to Motion Sickness for NZ Herpes Foundation as Special takes Agency of the Year and JNR scores Gold
AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland Town Hall played host to the 2025 Effie Awards Aotearoa last night, celebrating the country’s best in advertising and marketing with campaigns that proved creativity and effectiveness go hand in hand.
Arrivals & Departures: End of an era as Nanette Miles prepares to exit Toybox
AUCKLAND, Today: After nearly four decades in the industry, Toybox Managing Director and Executive Producer Nanette Miles has announced she’ll step down in early 2026, closing an incredible chapter for the Auckland-based production house.
Arrivals & Departures: Disruption just got four times louder
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\New Zealand has added four senior hires across strategy and business management, continuing its momentum after major client wins and being named Most Effective Agency of the Year at the 2024 Effie Aotearoa Awards.
Sky Sport turns up the definition for fans
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky is stepping up the game for sports fans across Aotearoa with 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) coverage now rolling out on the new Sky Box, Pod, and Sky Sport Now.
New platform Housies opens doors to shared property ownership
AUCKLAND, Today: Housies has launched with a mission to make home ownership possible for all New Zealanders. The new investment platform lets people buy shares in homes, earning returns from rental income and long-term growth, without needing a hefty deposit or mortgage.
MediaWorks brings the classics back to FM
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks is expanding The Breeze family with Breeze Classic, taking over Magic’s FM frequencies from 1 November.
From Auckland to Mars: Reel Factory’s new Volume Wall
AUCKLAND, Today: Reel Factory has opened New Zealand’s first Volume Wall Studio, built specifically for commercial advertising, giving creatives ultimate on-set freedom powered by real-time tech.
