WELLINGTON, Today: UFO Rodeo has snapped up Wellington production powerhouse Wrestler, marking a big step in its mission to build a national creative collective with serious cultural impact.
Otago Daily Times takes top spot at Voyager Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: The Otago Daily Times has taken out Metropolitan Newspaper of the Year at the 2024 Voyager Media Awards, alongside three other major wins — including Best Editorial Campaign.
CREATE 2025 connects creativity and business through story
AUCKLAND, Today: Hawke’s Bay is set to host CREATE 2025, a new one-day symposium bringing together business and creative leaders to explore storytelling as a tool for growth, innovation and regional identity.
Arrivals & Departures: Eyes and Ears welcomes three new directors to the roster
AUCKLAND, Today: Eyes and Ears is adding three fresh creative voices to its Freelance Director Roster: Sophie Black, Johnny Barker and James Anderson — all bringing something unique to the table.
Streem rolls out AI tools to simplify search and sharpen insights
AUCKLAND, Today: Streem has launched Streem AI, a new suite of AI-powered tools built into its realtime media intelligence platform, designed to help comms professionals find, analyse and respond to content faster.
Arrivals & Departures: Digital gun Mahmood Shibliq joins YoungShand leadership
AUCKLAND, Today: YoungShand is adding even more muscle to its media team, welcoming digital media pro Mahmood Shibliq as the agency’s new Performance Director.
Kargo goes CarbonNeutral® across the globe
AUCKLAND, Today: Kargo has officially been certified CarbonNeutral®—making it one of the first ad tech agencies to hit this sustainability milestone after a year-long journey grounded in science, transparency and action.
Signed, sealed, and toasted
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Aotearoa and Vogel’s have come up with the perfect gift for homesick Kiwis overseas—introducing Toastcards, a crunchy twist on the classic postcard.
Arrivals & Departures: TBWA\NZ names Pri Patel Managing Partner
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\NZ has just announced Priyanka (Pri) Patel’s promotion to Managing Partner, recognising her creative spark, leadership strength and the impact she’s made since joining the agency.
Retail media goes big as global experts hit Auckland
AUCKLAND, Today: Retail media is quickly becoming one of marketing’s hottest topics, with chatter almost rivalling AI. Revenue is booming too, with the US and UK both seeing 23% growth in retail media network advertising.
