AUCKLAND, Today: The annual celebration of creativity in print is back, as NZME confirms a strong panel of industry leaders to judge the 2025 Imprint competition. The event shines a spotlight on bold, impactful print advertising.
Now in its third year, Imprint invites agencies and direct clients to showcase how they’ve leveraged print – from strategic placements to standout creativity – highlighting the medium’s unmatched power to build brands and engage audiences.
The competition already made waves internationally, picking up third place at the INMA Awards for “Best idea to grow advertising sales,” cementing its reputation on the global stage.
“Print remains one of the most effective, least distracted media channels.” – Katie Mills
The 2025 judging panel brings together expertise from across creative, media, and marketing:
- Amanda Palenski – Managing Director, PHD (Executive Judge)
- Matthew Pickering – GM Marketing, ANZ New Zealand
- Ange Dunn – Group Business Director, Perceptive
- Peter Vegas – Freelance Creative
- Katie Mills – Chief Marketing Officer, NZME
Amanda Palenski said, “Print has a unique ability to connect with audiences in a tangible, trusted way – stopping people in their tracks. I’m looking forward to seeing work that demonstrates both smart strategy and brave, unique creativity.”
Katie Mills added, “Print remains one of the most effective, least distracted media channels. NZME’s recent Affecting Effectiveness study shows how powerful it can be for cut-through and long-term brand impact.”
Campaigns must be booked and run between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2025. Entries are open now until 20 February 2026, with winners announced in March. The top campaign secures industry recognition and a trip for two to New York.
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